LEGO 10973 Wild Animals of South America: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	10973
Release year	2022
Piece count	72
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10973, Wild Animals of South America, depicts a Duplo nature scene based on animals from South America. It belongs to the Duplo theme, within Town, was released in 2022, and contains 72 pieces.

This Duplo set focuses on a South American wildlife setting. The French retail title refers to a crocodile, monkeys, a sloth, and a jaguar.

The build uses large Duplo elements and animal components to create a simple environment. The 72 pieces make up the scene, and the French Amazon title also mentions an educational play mat.

The set is mainly suited to story play, animal recognition, and arranging a small nature display. For collectors, it fits among Duplo animal and wildlife sets, with a clear geographic focus.

Inventory of set 10973

The inventory of set 10973 lists 72 pieces, spare parts excluded: 43 different lots (one shape in one color) for 29 part shapes.

Colors of set 10973

Main color: medium nougat, making up 18% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (17%) and lime (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Medium Nougat	13	18%
Light Bluish Gray	12	17%
Lime	9	12%
Dark Bluish Gray	7	9.7%
Bright Green	6	8.3%
Yellow	5	6.9%
Light Aqua	3	4.2%
Dark Orange	2	2.8%
Coral	2	2.8%
Bright Pink	2	2.8%
Other colors (9)	10	14%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	71	99%
Non-System Parts	1	1.4%

Most common parts in set 10973

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 2 Slope 70676	Light Bluish Gray	7
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Duplo Plant Tree Leaves 6 x 6 x 1 with 4 Top Studs 84193	Lime	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Bottom 98252	Medium Nougat	3
Duplo Plate Round 4 x 8 Semi-Circle 29304	Light Bluish Gray	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Medium Nougat	2
Duplo Plant Tree Leaves with 4 Top Studs 31059	Bright Green	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Medium Nougat	2
Duplo Animal Monkey with Curly Side Tail - Nougat Face with Hair Details Print 60364bpr0002	Dark Orange	2
Duplo Plant, Flower with 1 Top Stud 6510	Lime	2

16 of the 29 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 10973

3 part shapes in set 10973 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Duplo Animal Leopard Cub with Raised Paw and Spots on Head and Back Print 54528pr0005	Bright Light Orange
Backdrop, Duplo South American Scenery, for Set 10973-1 6399199
Duplo Animal Sloth, Tan Face, Reddish Brown Eyes Print 84720pr0001	Medium Nougat

Rebuilding set 10973 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10973 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10975 Wild Animals of the World	44%	143	2022

No similarly sized set goes above 44%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10973 within its line

With 72 pieces, set 10973 ranks #176 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 483 sets released in 2022, it ranks #386.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10973 Wild Animals of South America have?

LEGO set 10973 Wild Animals of South America has 72 pieces. It was released in 2022 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 10973 released?

Set 10973 Wild Animals of South America was released in 2022 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10973?

LEGO set 10973 Wild Animals of South America does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10973?

The instructions for LEGO set 10973 Wild Animals of South America can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10973.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10973?

Medium nougat, with 13 out of 72 pieces, or 18%. Next come light bluish gray (17%) and lime (12%).

How many different parts does set 10973 contain?

Set 10973 has 43 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 29 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 2 Slope in light bluish gray, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 10973 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Duplo Animal Leopard Cub with Raised Paw and Spots on Head and Back Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10973?

Set 10975 Wild Animals of the World, released in 2022: it supplies 44%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

What makes this Duplo animal set distinct?

Its subject is specifically South American wildlife, rather than a general zoo or farm setting.