LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 21100 Shinkai 6500 Submarine

Specifications
| Set number | 21100 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 413 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 21100 Shinkai 6500 Submarine, released in 2011 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO line, has 413 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 100 different lots, across 8 colors.
Inventory of set 21100
The inventory of set 21100 lists 413 pieces, spare parts excluded: 100 different lots (one shape in one color) for 78 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21100
Main color: white, making up 46% of the parts, followed by black (16%) and light bluish gray (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 46% | |
| Black | 65 | 16% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 47 | 11% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 36 | 8.7% | |
| Orange | 24 | 5.8% | |
| Trans-Clear | 20 | 4.8% | |
| Tan | 16 | 3.9% | |
| Red | 12 | 2.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 104 | 25% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 71 | 17% | |
| Tiles | 49 | 12% | |
| Bricks | 26 | 6.3% | |
| Bricks Special | 25 | 6.1% | |
| Bricks Curved | 24 | 5.8% |
Most common parts in set 21100
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | White | 23 |
| Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs 50950 | White | 22 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Light Bluish Gray | 19 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Clear | 16 |
| Plate 1 x 6 3666 | White | 12 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | White | 12 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | White | 11 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Orange | 10 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Orange | 10 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541 | Tan | 9 |
77 of the 78 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 21100
One part shape in set 21100 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. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 21100-1 98020 |
Rebuilding set 21100 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21100 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21050 Architecture Studio | 40% | 1,211 | 2013 |
| 10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa | 36% | 1,458 | 2021 |
| 10213 Shuttle Adventure | 32% | 1,204 | 2010 |
| 5525 Amusement Park | 31% | 1,339 | 2005 |
| 10192 Space Skulls | 30% | 957 | 2008 |
No similarly sized set goes above 40%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 21100 within its line
With 413 pieces, set 21100 ranks #74 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #53. That is less than half the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21100 Shinkai 6500 Submarine have?
LEGO set 21100 Shinkai 6500 Submarine has 413 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.
What year was LEGO set 21100 released?
Set 21100 Shinkai 6500 Submarine was released in 2011 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21100?
LEGO set 21100 Shinkai 6500 Submarine does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21100?
The instructions for LEGO set 21100 Shinkai 6500 Submarine can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21100.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21100?
White, with 192 out of 413 pieces, or 46%. Next come black (16%) and light bluish gray (11%).
How many different parts does set 21100 contain?
Set 21100 has 100 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 78 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in white, with 23 copies.
Does LEGO set 21100 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 21100-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21100?
Set 21050 Architecture Studio, released in 2013: it supplies 40%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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