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LEGO Time Cruisers 1853 Navigator

1996158 pieces2 minifigures

LEGO 1853 Navigator

Specifications

Set number1853
Release year1996
Piece count158
Minifigures2
ThemeTime Cruisers
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1853 Navigator, released in 1996 as part of the Time Cruisers line, has 158 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 92 different lots, across 15 colors.

Inventory of set 1853

The inventory of set 1853 lists 158 pieces, spare parts excluded: 92 different lots (one shape in one color) for 85 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 1853

Main color: light gray, making up 39% of the parts, followed by black (23%) and yellow (15%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Gray6139%
Black3723%
Yellow2315%
White95.7%
Trans-Neon Green53.2%
Trans-Light Blue31.9%
Trans-Red31.9%
Trans-Neon Orange31.9%
Brown21.3%
Dark Gray21.3%
Other colors (5)95.7%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates3220%
Plates Special148.9%
Wheels and Tyres138.2%
Minifig Headwear85.1%
Transportation - Sea and Air85.1%
Bricks Sloped74.4%

Most common parts in set 1853

70 of the 85 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

Exclusive parts in set 1853

One part shape in set 1853 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Storage Bin with Lid, Time Cruisers 4105569

Rebuilding set 1853 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1853 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
6492 Hypno Cruiser99%1571996
6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab35%5121996
6493 Flying Time Vessel28%2391996

Set 6492 Hypno Cruiser supplies 99% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 1853 within its line

With 158 pieces, set 1853 ranks #5 out of 9 Time Cruisers sets in our database, which have an average of 194 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #56.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Timmy - Blue Legs, Blue Cap from set 1853Timmy - Blue Legs, Blue CapQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Dr. Cyber from set 1853Dr. CyberQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1853 Navigator have?

LEGO set 1853 Navigator has 158 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Time Cruisers theme.

What year was LEGO set 1853 released?

Set 1853 Navigator was released in 1996 and belongs to the Time Cruisers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1853?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1853 Navigator: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1853?

The instructions for LEGO set 1853 Navigator can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1853.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1853?

Light gray, with 61 out of 158 pieces, or 39%. Next come black (23%) and yellow (15%).

How many different parts does set 1853 contain?

Set 1853 has 92 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 85 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight in light gray, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 1853 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Storage Bin with Lid, Time Cruisers.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1853?

Set 6492 Hypno Cruiser, released in 1996: it supplies 99%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number1853
Release year1996
ThemeTime Cruisers
Piece count158
Minifigures2
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30