LEGO Set 5956 Expedition Balloon: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	5956
Release year	1999
Piece count	175
Minifigures	4
Theme	Adventurers
Subtheme	Jungle
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 5956 Expedition Balloon, released in 1999 as part of the Adventurers line, has 175 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 84 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 5956

The inventory of set 5956 lists 175 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 79 part shapes.

Colors of set 5956

Main color: light gray, making up 34% of the parts, followed by black (19%) and blue (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	60	34%
Black	34	19%
Blue	24	14%
Red	17	9.7%
Dark Gray	12	6.9%
Brown	7	4%
Yellow	6	3.4%
White	5	2.9%
Green	3	1.7%
Trans-Clear	2	1.1%
Other colors (2)	3	1.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	30	17%
Technic Pins	12	6.9%
Bricks	11	6.3%
Plates Special	10	5.7%
Bricks Sloped	10	5.7%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	9	5.1%

Most common parts in set 5956

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673	Light Gray	12
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Red	8
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Blue	6
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Gray	6
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Blue	5
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] 32000	Light Gray	5
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Light Gray	5
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Black	4
Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 6 x 6 x 1 Boat Bow 2626	Black	4
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole 30155	Dark Gray	4

57 of the 79 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 5956

4 part shapes in set 5956 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Porthole with Trans Clear Glass 30080c02	Light Gray
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 5956-1 72574
Zeppelin / Expedition Balloon Complete Assembly 72490c01	Light Gray
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 5956-1 72573

Rebuilding set 5956 from another set

Share of the parts of set 5956 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5987 Dino Research Compound	28%	624	2000

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 5956 within its line

With 175 pieces, set 5956 ranks #17 out of 41 Adventurers sets in our database, which have an average of 190 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #54.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 5956 Expedition Balloon have?

LEGO set 5956 Expedition Balloon has 175 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Adventurers theme.

What year was LEGO set 5956 released?

Set 5956 Expedition Balloon was released in 1999 and belongs to the Adventurers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 5956?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 5956 Expedition Balloon: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 5956?

The instructions for LEGO set 5956 Expedition Balloon can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5956.

What is the main color of LEGO set 5956?

Light gray, with 60 out of 175 pieces, or 34%. Next come black (19%) and blue (14%).

How many different parts does set 5956 contain?

Set 5956 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 79 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise in light gray, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 5956 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Porthole with Trans Clear Glass.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 5956?

Set 5987 Dino Research Compound, released in 2000: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.