LEGO Reviews Duplo10943

Happy Childhood Moments

Name: LEGO Happy Childhood Moments 10943
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10943
Rating: 4.78 (177 reviews)

88 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2021227 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

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BUY

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Great learning tool that's fun for toddlers
02Fun way to expose toddlers to Lunar New Year customs
03Plenty of cool new Duplo accessories and elements
04Large selection of Duplo figures including elderly characters and diverse representations
05Lots of value and replayability, especially with the kindergarten B-model
06Steamer baskets with dumpling buns are exceptional new elements
07Lanterns with flexible line dangle naturally and hold up to rough play
08Cultural authenticity in design and accessories

CRITICIZED (8)

01Set is a little pricey, so can be out of reach for some families
02Manuals do not come with any explanation of Lunar New Year customs out of the box
03Fabric red packets (hongbaos) don't hold their shape when folded—disappointing compared to actual envelopes
04Cushions are a little hard for Duplo figures to sit on; figures slide and fall off
05Father figure doesn't have a red outfit for Chinese New Year (cultural inconsistency)
06Large box may be difficult to carry home
07Many extra parts left over after building both models
08Gender representation issue: older man excluded from kindergarten model instructions

What reviewers are saying

"#10943 Happy Childhood Moments is an excellent DUPLO set. Having researched hundreds of DUPLO sets, and built about a dozen of them, I feel like I'm ready to give out a well-deserved Must Have (5/5 star) rating for this …"

Brick Architect

"It's the first Chinese New Year-themed Duplo set, and I just so happen to have a 4-year old who thoroughly enjoys building with Duplo, so this was a very way to bond with my daughter."

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

#10929 Modular Playhouse — #10943 compares favorably: offers two significantly different design options vs. 3-in-1 with vertical focus; includes more figures (7 vs. fewer); similar price-per-part ($0.44 vs. $0.47/piece)

#10889 Mickey's Vacation House — #10943 is better value: licensed set commands huge Disney premium; Mickey set is very small with limited play features ($0.88/piece vs. $0.44/piece)

#10933 Tower Crane & Construction — #10943 offers better value: Tower Crane has wildly inflated price ($1.06/piece); focuses on bulky vehicles rather than diverse play scenarios

#10840 Big Fair — #10943 compares favorably: Big Fair is single design vs. 2-in-1; both offer good play features; Happy Childhood Moments has better price-per-part ($0.44 vs. $0.75/piece)

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Consensus

BUY

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BUY

Key Pros

✓2-in-1 design provides two distinct play experiences
✓Excellent value at $0.44 per part
✓Large number of DUPLO figures (7 figures) with multi-generational representation

Key Cons

✕Large box may be difficult to carry home
✕Many extra parts left over after building both models

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BUY

"It's the first Chinese New Year-themed Duplo set, and I just so happen to have a 4-year old who thoroughly enjoys building with Duplo, so this was a very way to bond with my daughter."

Key Pros

✓Great learning tool that's fun for toddlers
✓Fun way to expose toddlers to Lunar New Year customs
✓Plenty of cool new Duplo accessories and elements

Key Cons

✕Set is a little pricey, so can be out of reach for some families
✕Manuals do not come with any explanation of Lunar New Year customs out of the box

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Grandmother in pale blue cheongsam with glasses and elderly grandfather—first elderly Duplo figures with glasses; family figures representing Asian demographics

Exclusivity

Brick Architect: Limited-time seasonal set; currently available at Amazon and LEGO.com; likely to be retired after single year like other Lunar New Year sets

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive to Chinese New Year season; limited annual release expected

Resale

Brick Architect: Previous Chinese New Year sets not discounted heavily; unclear if DUPLO variant will follow same pattern; potential collectibility due to cultural theming and limited availability

Jay's Brick Blog: Expects strong aftermarket value due to seasonal-limited nature and cultural significance; Asian parents in particular may seek this out post-retirement

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Grandpa

Male

Female

Child Boy

Child Girl

Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Child Girl, Bright Light Yellow Legs, White Top with Black Hearts, Black Hair with Pigtails, Light Nougat Skin (6335905)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Chinese Lanterns (part 72418c01)
New part; reviewer's favorite detail
Steamer with Dumplings (part 72601c01)
New part; thematic Lunar New Year element
Serving Tray (part 27372) in Bright Red
New part; Lunar New Year theming
2×3×2 Curve, inverted (part 2301) in Black
Part introduced in 1991, finally available in Black color
Bunk Bed (part 4886) in Cool Yellow and Medium Azure
Existing part in new colors
Fruit Pyramid (part 93281) in Flame Yellowish Orange
Existing part in new color