LEGO 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	60096
Release year	2015
Piece count	907
Minifigures	5
Theme	City
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base, released in 2015 as part of the City line, has 907 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 307 different lots, across 22 colors.

Inventory of set 60096

The inventory of set 60096 lists 907 pieces, spare parts excluded: 307 different lots (one shape in one color) for 212 part shapes.

Colors of set 60096

Main color: yellow, making up 27% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (21%) and light bluish gray (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	241	27%
Dark Bluish Gray	194	21%
Light Bluish Gray	173	19%
Black	134	15%
Red	34	3.7%
Dark Blue	32	3.5%
Blue	21	2.3%
Trans-Clear	18	2%
Orange	14	1.5%
White	13	1.4%
Other colors (12)	32	3.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	189	21%
Plates Special	98	11%
Bricks	82	9%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	65	7.2%
Tiles	62	6.8%
Bricks Sloped	49	5.4%

Most common parts in set 60096

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Yellow	18
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Yellow	17
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	17
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Light Bluish Gray	17
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	15
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Dark Bluish Gray	15
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Yellow	14
Tile Round 1 x 1 98138	Trans-Clear	14
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] 3709	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Yellow	11

193 of the 212 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 60096

One part shape in set 60096 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 60096-1 20807

Rebuilding set 60096 from another set

Share of the parts of set 60096 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
910008 Modular Construction Site	28%	3,374	2023
910009 Modular LEGO Store	28%	2,124	2022
76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier	25%	2,996	2015

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 60096 within its line

With 907 pieces, set 60096 ranks #39 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #27. That is 3 times the average City set size.

Included minifigures

Diver, Woman, Black and Red Wetsuit with Gauges, Red Helmet with MaskQuantity : 1
Marine Explorer, Open Red Jacket over Dark Red Sweater, Red Cap, StubbleQuantity : 1
Marine Explorer, Woman, Open Red Jacket over Dark Red Sweater, Dark Orange HairQuantity : 1
Pilot, Blue Jacket with Zipper and Wings Badge, Dark Blue Cap, Silver SunglassesQuantity : 1
Diver, Man, Orange Wetsuit, Diving Helmet with Visor, BeardQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base have?

LEGO set 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base has 907 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 60096 released?

Set 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base was released in 2015 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 60096?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 60096?

The instructions for LEGO set 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60096.

What is the main color of LEGO set 60096?

Yellow, with 241 out of 907 pieces, or 27%. Next come dark bluish gray (21%) and light bluish gray (19%).

How many different parts does set 60096 contain?

Set 60096 has 307 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 212 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in yellow, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 60096 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 60096-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 60096?

Set 910008 Modular Construction Site, released in 2023: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.