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Description
Why the hippo matters
This set belongs to the Duplo Basic Set range, which means simple starter packs without a film licence or a themed play world. The idea is neat: you build the animal first, then use it as a container, so tidying up becomes part of the game. At 80 pieces it is a small box, well suited to toddlers who are just learning how to press bricks together and take them apart again, and who need quick successes to keep going.
Colours and variety
Green, yellow, red and blue dominate the palette, which gives toddlers strong primary shades to learn and name. Only eight different part types make up the 80 pieces, so most bricks appear several times. That keeps the build straightforward and gives children an easy way to sort by shape or count identical pieces. If you are buying a second-hand copy, the parts list on this page lets you check quickly that every type is present and nothing has gone missing.
Beyond the hippo
Once the hippo has had its moment, the bricks are free to become something else, such as a tower, a car or another animal, whatever the imagination of the day suggests. Duplo pieces are compatible with one another, so they mix happily with other sets from the line. A modest box can therefore turn into the starting point for open-ended play, with colours and sizes combined however a child likes and no instructions deciding what counts as right.
Finding a copy
Released in 1999, this is an older set that now usually turns up at car boot sales or on second-hand sites. Use the parts list here to confirm counts and colours before you pay for it. If you already own a larger Duplo collection, the “What can I build?” tool shows which additional models your existing bricks could make alongside this one, and whether buying another box is really worth it for you.
FAQ
- How many pieces are in set 2488-1?
- It has 80 pieces in eight different part types. There are no minifigures.
- Can it be mixed with other Duplo sets?
- Yes, Duplo bricks fit together across sets, so you can combine several boxes into new animals or buildings.
- Is it a good first set?
- With big bricks and few part types it suits younger children well. Check the original box for the official age recommendation.
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