Big Chief's Family
2838-1·Duplo·1998·4 minifigs·12 parts
About Big Chief's Family
Big Chief's Family (2838-1) is a LEGO Duplo set released in 1998, currently averaging $37.30 used on BrickLink. It comes with 4 minifigures worth a combined $14.01. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 12 pieces.
Part-out value
The minifigures account for about 38% of the set's value ($14.01 out of $37.30). The remaining value is in the parts and the set as a complete package. Selling complete will likely net more than parting out unless you have specific demand for the individual figures.
Minifigures in Big Chief's Family (4)
Parts (12)
Common questions about Big Chief's Family
How much is LEGO Big Chief's Family (2838-1) worth?
Big Chief's Family sells for an average of $37.30 used on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 2838-1?
This set includes 4 minifigures: Duplo Figure, Female Lady, Brown Dress, Yellow Top, Black Hair (Native American) ($3.87), Duplo Figure, Male, Brown Legs, Nougat Top with White Stripes (Native American Chief) ($2.57), Duplo Figure, Child Type 2 Boy, Green Legs, Green Top, Black Hair (Native American) ($3.71), Duplo Figure, Child Type 2 Girl, Red Legs, Red Top with Feather Necklace, Black Hair with Feather (Native American) ($3.86). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $14.01. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Big Chief's Family?
The minifigures make up about 38% of the set value ($14.01 out of $37.30). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.
Is LEGO Big Chief's Family (2838-1) retired?
Yes, Big Chief's Family was released in 1998 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my Big Chief's Family set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 4 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.