LEGO Adventurers 5938 Oasis Ambush

Specifications
| Set number | 5938 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1998 |
| Piece count | 81 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | Adventurers |
| Subtheme | Desert |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 5938 Oasis Ambush, released in 1998 as part of the Adventurers line, has 81 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 56 different lots, across 11 colors.
Inventory of set 5938
The inventory of set 5938 lists 81 pieces, spare parts excluded: 56 different lots (one shape in one color) for 53 part shapes.
Colors of set 5938
Main color: black, making up 26% of the parts, followed by tan (19%) and brown (8.6%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 21 | 26% | |
| Tan | 15 | 19% | |
| Brown | 7 | 8.6% | |
| Green | 7 | 8.6% | |
| Blue | 6 | 7.4% | |
| White | 6 | 7.4% | |
| Red | 5 | 6.2% | |
| Yellow | 4 | 4.9% | |
| Chrome Gold | 4 | 4.9% | |
| Dark Gray | 3 | 3.7% | |
| Other colors (1) | 2 | 2.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 12 | 15% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 10 | 12% | |
| Plants & Trees | 9 | 11% | |
| Bricks | 6 | 7.4% | |
| Minifig Upper Body | 5 | 6.2% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 4 | 4.9% |
Most common parts in set 5938
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector 2536a | Brown | 4 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b | Black | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 6 3666 | Red | 4 |
| Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] 3684 | Blue | 4 |
| Plant, Palm Leaf Small 6148 | Green | 4 |
| Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589 | Black | 3 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Black | 2 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Tan | 2 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Light Gray | 2 |
| Plate 4 x 12 3029 | Tan | 2 |
42 of the 53 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 5938
One part shape in set 5938 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 5938-1 71635 |
Rebuilding set 5938 from another set
Share of the parts of set 5938 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2879 Desert Expedition | 35% | 196 | 1998 |
| 5948 Desert Expedition | 35% | 196 | 1998 |
| 5909 Treasure Raiders set with Mummy Storage Container | 35% | 198 | 1998 |
| 5958 Mummy's Tomb | 33% | 258 | 1998 |
| 6296 Shipwreck Island | 31% | 226 | 1996 |
No similarly sized set goes above 35%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 5938 within its line
With 81 pieces, set 5938 ranks #28 out of 41 Adventurers sets in our database, which have an average of 190 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #147. That is less than half the average Adventurers set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 5938 Oasis Ambush have?
LEGO set 5938 Oasis Ambush has 81 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Adventurers theme.
What year was LEGO set 5938 released?
Set 5938 Oasis Ambush was released in 1998 and belongs to the Adventurers theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 5938?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 5938 Oasis Ambush: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 5938?
The instructions for LEGO set 5938 Oasis Ambush can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5938.
What is the main color of LEGO set 5938?
Black, with 21 out of 81 pieces, or 26%. Next come tan (19%) and brown (8.6%).
How many different parts does set 5938 contain?
Set 5938 has 56 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 53 part shapes. Most common part: Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector in brown, with 4 copies.
Does LEGO set 5938 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 5938-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 5938?
Set 2879 Desert Expedition, released in 1998: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
2996 Adventurers Tomb1998 · 81 pieces
5928 Bi-Wing Baron1998 · 70 pieces
2995 Adventurers Car & Skeleton1998 · 69 pieces
5918 Scorpion Tracker1998 · 35 pieces
5919 The Valley of the Kings1998 · 163 pieces
3722 Treasure Tomb1998 · 164 pieces
2879 Desert Expedition1998 · 196 pieces
5948 Desert Expedition1998 · 196 pieces
Sets from the same year
5909 Treasure Raiders set with Mummy Storage Container1998 · 198 pieces
5958 Mummy's Tomb1998 · 258 pieces
5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise1998 · 352 pieces
5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins1998 · 720 pieces
2838 Native American Family (Big Chief's Family)1998 · 81 pieces
3116 Cool Ice Cream Cafe1998 · 81 pieces
3551 Dino-Jet1998 · 80 pieces- 9005 Stack 'n' Learn Building Blocks1998 · 80 pieces



