The LEGO Duplo Zoo theme features several engaging sets designed for young children to explore the animal world. "The Big Zoo" (6157), released in 2012, includes a large zoo setup with various animals such as elephants, giraffes, and lions, along with zookeepers and accessories like enclosures and vehicles. "My First Zoo" (6136), from 2011, is a simpler set that includes a small zoo with animals like a lion, polar bear, and giraffe, along with a zookeeper figure. "Photo Safari" (6156), also from 2012, features a safari jeep, camera, and various animals like zebras and lions, encouraging imaginative play around wildlife photography. "Friendly Animal Bus" (7339), released in 2004, includes a bus with animal passengers like a giraffe, lion, and elephant, designed to be a fun and educational introduction to different animals for young children. These sets are crafted to promote creativity, motor skills, and an early interest in animals and nature.
2013 LEGO Sets
2013 introduced Legends of Chima, a heavily promoted fantasy line positioned as Ninjago’s successor, complete with a companion TV series. Licensed debuts included Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Lone Ranger, and new DUPLO tie-ins for Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Mickey Mouse. Collectors pursued the ultra-rare Mr. Gold minifigure from Series 10, limited to just 5,000 worldwide. This year also marked LEGO’s shift from 4-digit to 5-digit set numbering as Monster Fighters, SpongeBob SquarePants, Cars, and Dino concluded.