LEGO Set 2588 Safari Hippo: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	2588
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 2588 Safari Hippo, released in 1999 as part of the Duplo line, has 80 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 15 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 2588

The inventory of set 2588 lists 80 pieces, spare parts excluded: 15 different lots (one shape in one color) for 7 part shapes.

Colors of set 2588

Main color: green, making up 26% of the parts, followed by yellow (25%) and blue (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Green	21	26%
Yellow	20	25%
Blue	19	24%
Red	18	22%
Dark Gray	2	2.5%

Most common parts in set 2588

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Green	14
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Red	14
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Blue	13
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Yellow	13
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Green	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Yellow	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Blue	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Red	3
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Green	2
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Blue	2

5 of the 7 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 2588 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2588 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2588 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9027 Bulk Set	98%	144	2007
9064 Basic Town	98%	208	1999
9063 Basic Circus	98%	305	1999
9081 Large Basic Set	96%	198	1997
5513 Tubular Chest	92%	115	2004

Set 9027 Bulk Set supplies 98% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2588 within its line

With 80 pieces, set 2588 ranks #155 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #97.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2588 Safari Hippo have?

LEGO set 2588 Safari Hippo has 80 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2588 released?

Set 2588 Safari Hippo was released in 1999 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2588?

LEGO set 2588 Safari Hippo does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2588?

The instructions for LEGO set 2588 Safari Hippo can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2588.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2588?

Green, with 21 out of 80 pieces, or 26%. Next come yellow (25%) and blue (24%).

How many different parts does set 2588 contain?

Set 2588 has 15 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 7 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in green, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 2588 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 2588?

Set 9027 Bulk Set, released in 2007: it supplies 98%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.