LEGO Set 2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub): Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2356
Release year	1996
Piece count	109
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub), released in 1996 as part of the Duplo line, has 109 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 35 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 2356

The inventory of set 2356 lists 109 pieces, spare parts excluded: 35 different lots (one shape in one color) for 25 part shapes.

Colors of set 2356

Main color: red, making up 25% of the parts, followed by yellow (24%) and blue (22%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	27	25%
Yellow	26	24%
Blue	24	22%
Green	21	19%
White	4	3.7%
Black	4	3.7%
Dark Gray	1	0.9%
Brown	1	0.9%
Light Gray	1	0.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	106	97%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	3	2.8%

Most common parts in set 2356

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	12
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	11
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	11
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	11
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	8
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	7
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	6
Duplo Fence / Rail 1 x 6 with 5 Rails 2214	Blue	3
Duplo Fence / Rail 1 x 6 with 5 Rails 2214	Red	3

8 of the 25 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

No part in set 2356 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2356 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2356 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7338 Pleasant Zoo	83%	116	2006
9081 Large Basic Set	76%	198	1997
9064 Basic Town	74%	208	1999
9063 Basic Circus	74%	305	1999
3037 Strata Tub	72%	142	1998

Set 7338 Pleasant Zoo supplies 83% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2356 within its line

With 109 pieces, set 2356 ranks #65 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #67.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub) have?

LEGO set 2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub) has 109 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2356 released?

Set 2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub) was released in 1996 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2356?

LEGO set 2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub) does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2356?

The instructions for LEGO set 2356 Jumbo Tub (Zoo Tub) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2356.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2356?

Red, with 27 out of 109 pieces, or 25%. Next come yellow (24%) and blue (22%).

How many different parts does set 2356 contain?

Set 2356 has 35 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 25 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in yellow, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 2356 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2356?

Set 7338 Pleasant Zoo, released in 2006: it supplies 83%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.