LEGO Happy Hippo Build n' Store
Set #2488 · 1999 · 80 pieces · Quick build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 2488
- Name
- Happy Hippo Build n' Store
- Theme
- Duplo
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 80
- Complexity
- Quick
- Build Time
- 5-15 minutes
- Ages
- 2+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Happy Hippo Build n' Store
LEGO Happy Hippo Build n' Store (set #2488) is a quick, accessible build with 80 pieces from the Duplo theme, released in 1999. The Duplo line features larger bricks designed for toddlers and preschoolers aged 1-5. Designed for young children aged 2+, the larger Duplo bricks are easy to handle and safe for small hands. This set dates from the 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Finding Instructions
Duplo instructions for set #2488 use large, simple step-by-step diagrams designed for parents to follow alongside young children. You can find them free on LEGO.com or upload a photo of the set to LegoFinder for instant identification.
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