LEGO 2488 Happy Hippo Build n' Store: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	2488
Release year	1999
Piece count	80
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Basic Set
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2488 Happy Hippo Build n' Store, released in 1999 as part of the Duplo line, has 80 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 16 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 2488

The inventory of set 2488 lists 80 pieces, spare parts excluded: 16 different lots (one shape in one color) for 8 part shapes.

Colors of set 2488

Main color: green, making up 31% of the parts, followed by yellow (24%) and red (21%).

Color	Parts	Share
Green	25	31%
Yellow	19	24%
Red	17	21%
Blue	17	21%
Purple	2	2.5%

Most common parts in set 2488

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	15
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	13
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	13
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	13
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Green	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Yellow	2

6 of the 8 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 2488 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2488 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2488 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9064 Basic Town	96%	208	1999
9063 Basic Circus	96%	305	1999
9027 Bulk Set	95%	144	2007
9081 Large Basic Set	91%	198	1997
2588 Safari Hippo	90%	80	1999

Set 9064 Basic Town supplies 96% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2488 within its line

With 80 pieces, set 2488 ranks #154 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #96.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2488 Happy Hippo Build n' Store have?

LEGO set 2488 Happy Hippo Build n' Store has 80 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2488 released?

Set 2488 Happy Hippo Build n' Store was released in 1999 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2488?

LEGO set 2488 Happy Hippo Build n' Store does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2488?

The instructions for LEGO set 2488 Happy Hippo Build n' Store can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2488.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2488?

Green, with 25 out of 80 pieces, or 31%. Next come yellow (24%) and red (21%).

How many different parts does set 2488 contain?

Set 2488 has 16 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 8 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in green, with 15 copies.

Does LEGO set 2488 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 2488?

Set 9064 Basic Town, released in 1999: it supplies 96%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.