Welcome to this week’s spotlight on a retired LEGO set! Today, we are featuring the LEGO Duplo Farm Tractor set, product number 10524. This set was a part of the Duplo theme and was officially retired on November 17, 2017. Join us as we take a closer look at this beloved set and reminisce about its time on the shelves.
Down on the Duplo Farm
The “Farm Tractor” set from the Duplo theme is a delightful addition to any Duplo town collection. With a piece count of 412 and the inclusion of an old farmer Duplo figure, it provides ample opportunities for young builders to engage in role-playing and learn about life on the farm. The set features a buildable LEGO Duplo Tractor and trailer with tipping function, a shelter, and a fence. It also includes accessories such as an oil can, wrench, pitchfork, feeding trough, and flower elements, as well as worm- and berry-decorated bricks and additional classic Duplo bricks. The shelter measures over 3” (9cm) high, 5” (13cm) wide, and 1” (5cm) deep, while the tractor measures over 3” (9cm) high, 4” (12cm) long, and 2” (7cm) wide. The trailer measures over 2” (7cm) high, 5” (13cm) long, and 2” (7cm) wide, and the cow included in the set stands over 1” (5cm) tall. This engaging set offers children the chance to develop basic building skills while enjoying creative play.
Vintage Charm
The Farm Tractor set from the Duplo theme holds a significant place in LEGO history as one of the early sets designed specifically for younger builders. Its release marked LEGO’s commitment to providing age-appropriate and engaging building experiences for preschoolers. The set was well-received upon its release, offering playability through role play scenarios such as fueling a tractor, fixing, loading, unloading, cow feeding, and cow milking. It also garnered attention for its value for money and the variety of play experiences it offered. Although the tractor trailer disconnecting too easily was noted as a drawback, it didn’t overshadow the overall positive reception of the set. Among AFOLs, the Farm Tractor set is recognized as a milestone in LEGO’s Duplo line and is appreciated for its contributions to early childhood development through play.
Community Buzz
The Farm Tractor set from the Duplo theme has received mixed reviews from customers. One review by Aksedir mentioned, “Playability is good, role play for fueling a tractor, fixing, loading, unloading, cow feeding, cow milking and some fun bricks.” However, the reviewer also noted a concern, stating, “Title says it, trailer disconnects too easily, which makes it difficult for a 2 years old baby to adjust the right amount of power.” Despite this issue, the review highlighted the set’s engaging play features. (Aksedir, 2014)
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Farm Tractor Reviews
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Be sure to check back next week for another installment of our weekly series showcasing previously retired sets. This week, we took a look at the Duplo set “Farm Tractor” (Product Number: 10524) which was retired on January 16, 2018. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to catch a glimpse of other retired sets in the coming weeks!
