LEGO Set 2438 Big Western Set: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2438
Release year	1998
Piece count	68
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Western
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2438 Big Western Set, released in 1998 as part of the Duplo line, has 68 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 51 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 2438

The inventory of set 2438 lists 68 pieces, spare parts excluded: 51 different lots (one shape in one color) for 44 part shapes.

Colors of set 2438

Main color: yellow, making up 26% of the parts, followed by red (24%) and green (21%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	18	26%
Red	16	24%
Green	14	21%
Blue	8	12%
Brown	7	10%
White	2	2.9%
Dark Orange	1	1.5%
Black	1	1.5%
Nougat	1	1.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	62	91%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	6	8.8%

Most common parts in set 2438

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Red	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Yellow	2
Duplo Plant Cactus 31164	Green	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	2
Duplo Wagon Body Large Side Hatch 6441	Red	2

8 of the 44 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 2438

One part shape in set 2438 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Duplo Figure, Early, Feather Headdress White, Black Legs, Feather Necklace, Facepaint Print 76036pr0081	Nougat

Rebuilding set 2438 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2438 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9186 Indians	74%	88	1998
2436 Big Chief's Big Camp	65%	45	1998
9185 Cowboys	40%	70	1998
2437 Sheriff Jake	38%	69	1998
2326 Green Elephant Bucket XL	37%	66	1995

Set 9186 Indians supplies 74% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2438 within its line

With 68 pieces, set 2438 ranks #207 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #174.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2438 Big Western Set have?

LEGO set 2438 Big Western Set has 68 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2438 released?

Set 2438 Big Western Set was released in 1998 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2438?

LEGO set 2438 Big Western Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2438?

The instructions for LEGO set 2438 Big Western Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2438.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2438?

Yellow, with 18 out of 68 pieces, or 26%. Next come red (24%) and green (21%).

How many different parts does set 2438 contain?

Set 2438 has 51 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 44 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 4 in yellow, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 2438 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Duplo Figure, Early, Feather Headdress White, Black Legs, Feather Necklace, Facepaint Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2438?

Set 9186 Indians, released in 1998: it supplies 74%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.