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LEGO Duplo 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family)

199881 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family)

Specifications

Set number2838
Release year1998
Piece count81
Minifigures0
ThemeDuplo
SubthemeWestern
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family), released in 1998 as part of the Duplo line, has 81 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 16 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 2838

The inventory of set 2838 lists 81 pieces, spare parts excluded: 16 different lots (one shape in one color) for 9 part shapes.

Colors of set 2838

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

ColorPartsShare
Green2126%
Yellow2126%
Red2025%
Blue1721%
Brown11.2%
Nougat11.2%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Duplo, Quatro and Primo7795%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)44.9%

Most common parts in set 2838

PartColorQuantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Green15
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Red15
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Yellow14
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Blue14
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011Green4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011Red4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011Blue3
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011Yellow3
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302Yellow2

5 of the 9 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 2838 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2838 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2838 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
9027 Bulk Set94%1442007
9064 Basic Town94%2081999
9063 Basic Circus94%3051999
5513 Tubular Chest93%1152004
2224 Tubular Chest93%1181998

Set 9027 Bulk Set supplies 94% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2838 within its line

With 81 pieces, set 2838 ranks #147 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #144.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family) have?

LEGO set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family) has 81 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2838 released?

Set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family) was released in 1998 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2838?

LEGO set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family) does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2838?

The instructions for LEGO set 2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2838.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2838?

Green, with 21 out of 81 pieces, or 26%. Next come yellow (26%) and red (25%).

How many different parts does set 2838 contain?

Set 2838 has 16 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 9 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in green, with 15 copies.

Does LEGO set 2838 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 2838?

Set 9027 Bulk Set, released in 2007: it supplies 94%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

See also

Sets from the same theme

Sets from the same year

Set number2838
Release year1998
ThemeDuplo
Piece count81
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30