LEGO Set 5976 River Expedition: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	5976
Release year	1999
Piece count	319
Minifigures	7
Theme	Adventurers
Subtheme	Jungle
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 5976 River Expedition, released in 1999 as part of the Adventurers line, has 319 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 174 different lots, across 16 colors.

Inventory of set 5976

The inventory of set 5976 lists 319 pieces, spare parts excluded: 174 different lots (one shape in one color) for 138 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 5976

Main color: light gray, making up 21% of the parts, followed by black (17%) and white (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	68	21%
Black	54	17%
White	49	15%
Red	34	11%
Yellow	31	9.7%
Brown	26	8.2%
Dark Gray	18	5.6%
Blue	12	3.8%
Green	10	3.1%
Trans-Green	3	0.9%
Other colors (6)	14	4.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	52	16%
Bricks Sloped	47	15%
Bricks Special	37	12%
Plates	26	8.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	20	6.3%
Bricks Round and Cones	15	4.7%

Most common parts in set 5976

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder 3245b	White	12
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Brown	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Gray	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	8
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Handle 30236	Light Gray	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Light Gray	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Yellow	6
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Yellow	6
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137	Brown	5
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Red	4

98 of the 138 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

No part in set 5976 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 5976 from another set

Share of the parts of set 5976 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5986 Amazon Ancient Ruins	33%	463	1999
5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins	26%	720	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 5976 within its line

With 319 pieces, set 5976 ranks #8 out of 41 Adventurers sets in our database, which have an average of 190 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #30.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 5976 River Expedition have?

LEGO set 5976 River Expedition has 319 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Adventurers theme.

What year was LEGO set 5976 released?

Set 5976 River Expedition was released in 1999 and belongs to the Adventurers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 5976?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 5976 River Expedition: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 5976?

The instructions for LEGO set 5976 River Expedition can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5976.

What is the main color of LEGO set 5976?

Light gray, with 68 out of 319 pieces, or 21%. Next come black (17%) and white (15%).

How many different parts does set 5976 contain?

Set 5976 has 174 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 138 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder in white, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 5976 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 5976?

Set 5986 Amazon Ancient Ruins, released in 1999: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.