LEGO Set 5987 Dino Research Compound: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	5987
Release year	2000
Piece count	624
Minifigures	6
Theme	Adventurers
Subtheme	Dino Island
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 5987 Dino Research Compound, released in 2000 as part of the Adventurers line, has 624 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 228 different lots, across 15 colors.

Inventory of set 5987

The inventory of set 5987 lists 624 pieces, spare parts excluded: 228 different lots (one shape in one color) for 192 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 5987

Main color: light gray, making up 25% of the parts, followed by black (18%) and brown (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	155	25%
Black	112	18%
Brown	103	17%
Tan	49	7.9%
Dark Gray	48	7.7%
Blue	42	6.7%
Green	30	4.8%
White	30	4.8%
Red	27	4.3%
Yellow	19	3%
Other colors (5)	9	1.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	123	20%
Plates	91	15%
Bricks Sloped	47	7.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	37	5.9%
Bricks Special	36	5.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	30	4.8%

Most common parts in set 5987

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Brown	51
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Gray	20
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Black	16
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Light Gray	12
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Tan	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Tan	12
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	11
Plate 1 x 8 3460	Brown	11
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	10
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	10

157 of the 192 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 5987

One part shape in set 5987 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, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Brick Sloped 10° 6 x 8 with Rusting Sheet-Metal Roof Print 4515pr0004	Dark Gray

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 5987 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 5987 within its line

With 624 pieces, set 5987 ranks #3 out of 41 Adventurers sets in our database, which have an average of 190 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #10. That is 3.3 times the average Adventurers set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 5987 Dino Research Compound have?

LEGO set 5987 Dino Research Compound has 624 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Adventurers theme.

What year was LEGO set 5987 released?

Set 5987 Dino Research Compound was released in 2000 and belongs to the Adventurers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 5987?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 5987 Dino Research Compound: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 5987?

The instructions for LEGO set 5987 Dino Research Compound can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5987.

What is the main color of LEGO set 5987?

Light gray, with 155 out of 624 pieces, or 25%. Next come black (18%) and brown (17%).

How many different parts does set 5987 contain?

Set 5987 has 228 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 192 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in brown, with 51 copies.

Does LEGO set 5987 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Brick Sloped 10° 6 x 8 with Rusting Sheet-Metal Roof Print.