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Moo, Quack, Baa, Neigh!
Build a Duplo Animal Mosaic!

Recreate classic farm animals with this 1987 Duplo set. Perfect for young builders and collectors of vintage LEGO sets.

LEGO Animal Mosaic Puzzle set 1078 - 80 pieces, Duplo and Explore theme, product photo Pin It
LEGO Animal Mosaic Puzzle set 1078
🏛 Duplo and Explore
Set #1078

Animal Mosaic Puzzle

The Animal Mosaic Puzzle is a charming relic from LEGO's past.

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Who it's for
Beginner build Ideal for toddlers and young children learning basic construction and pattern recognition.
Build
80 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

A classic Duplo set appreciated for its simplicity and educational value, though some find the building options limited compared to newer Duplo sets. The printed mosaic tiles are a highlight, but the overall design is quite basic.

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📝 Our Take

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The Animal Mosaic Puzzle is a charming relic from LEGO's past. Released in 1987 under the Duplo and Explore themes, it represents a simpler time of LEGO design, focusing on tactile learning and basic pattern recognition for young children.

This set is perfect for vintage LEGO collectors and parents seeking educational toys. The large Duplo bricks are ideal for small hands, and the mosaic tiles offer a fun, engaging way to teach animal identification and pattern matching.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or modern LEGO aesthetics. This set is very basic in design. Consider modern Duplo sets with more advanced features and play scenarios instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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80
Pieces
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1.0h
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Beginner
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Build Highlights:
  • Simple and intuitive building process perfect for small hands.
  • Introduces basic mosaic and pattern-matching concepts.
  • Bright and colorful Duplo bricks stimulate visual learning.
  • Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The Animal Mosaic Puzzle, while not a traditional investment piece, holds niche appeal for vintage LEGO collectors. Its rarity and complete condition influence its value. The set's age and the presence of all printed tiles are key factors. As a Duplo set, its investment potential is limited compared to more complex LEGO sets, but its historical significance and collectible nature could lead to moderate appreciation over time.

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Compared to modern Duplo sets, the Animal Mosaic Puzzle is simpler in design and scope. Modern sets offer more complex building opportunities and play scenarios. However, this set's vintage charm and focus on basic educational concepts make it a unique collectible. Consider modern Duplo sets like 10914-1 'LEGO DUPLO Creative Box' for more diverse building options, but this set offers a unique vintage experience.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
80
Parts cataloged in this inventory
77 unique parts, 80 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 1 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0185 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 2 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0186 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 3 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0187 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 4 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0188 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 5 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0189 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 6 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0190 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 7 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0191 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 8 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0192 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 9 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0193 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 10 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0194 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 11 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0195 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 12 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0196 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 13 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0197 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 14 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0198 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 15 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0199 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 16 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0200 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 17 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0201 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 18 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0202 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 1 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0203 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 2 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0204 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 3 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0205 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 4 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0206 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 5 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0207 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 6 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0208 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 7 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0209 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 8 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0210 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 9 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0211 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 10 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0212 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 11 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0213 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 12 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0214 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 13 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0215 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 14 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0216 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 15 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0217 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 16 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0218 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 17 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0219 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Duck 18 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0220 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 1 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0221 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 2 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0222 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 3 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0223 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 4 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0224 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 5 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0225 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 6 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0226 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 7 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0227 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 8 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0228 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 9 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0229 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 10 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0230 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 11 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0231 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 12 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0232 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 13 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0233 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 14 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0234 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 15 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0235 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 16 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0236 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 17 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0237 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Goat 18 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0238 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 1 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0239 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 2 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0240 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 3 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0241 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 4 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0242 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 5 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0243 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 6 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0244 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 7 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0245 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 8 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0246 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 9 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0247 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 10 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0248 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 11 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0249 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 12 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0250 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 13 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0251 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 14 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0252 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 15 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0253 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 16 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0254 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 17 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0255 1× White
Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Horse 18 Print - 1078-1 Duplo Tile 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2756pr0256 1× White
Duplo Plate 6 x 12 Duplo Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 4196 4× Red
🧱 Mosaic Picture Pu...
Part #: cardupn0106pr0001 1× [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Mosaic Picture Pu...
Part #: cardupn0106pr0002 1× [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Mosaic Picture Pu...
Part #: cardupn0106pr0003 1× [No Color/Any Color]
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Part #: cardupn0106pr0004 1× [No Color/Any Color]
The most notable parts are the printed 2x2 Duplo tiles featuring various animal mosaic designs. These tiles are unique to this set and highly sought after by collectors. The red 6x12 Duplo plates also provide a solid base for building.

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💎 Notable Parts

Red Duplo Plate 6 x 12 (4x) $0.80
White Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 3 print - 1078-1 (1x) $1.50
White Duplo Tile 2 x 2 x 1 with Mosaic, Cow 16 print - 1078-1 (1x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.80

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Larger animal mosaics beyond the original set designs
🏙 Simple building facades with mosaic detailing
🏰 Duplo castle walls with decorative mosaic patterns

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Charts Inventory Statistics

77
Unique Parts
80
Official Piece Count
80
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
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