LEGO Set 6036 Skeleton Surprise: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6036
Release year	1995
Piece count	74
Minifigures	2
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Royal Knights
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6036 Skeleton Surprise, released in 1995 as part of the Castle line, has 74 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 47 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 6036

The inventory of set 6036 lists 74 pieces, spare parts excluded: 47 different lots (one shape in one color) for 46 part shapes.

Colors of set 6036

Main color: light gray, making up 58% of the parts, followed by black (20%) and white (9.5%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	43	58%
Black	15	20%
White	7	9.5%
Yellow	2	2.7%
Red	2	2.7%
Trans-Neon Orange	2	2.7%
Dark Gray	1	1.4%
Green	1	1.4%
Brown	1	1.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	23	31%
Plates	12	16%
Panels	5	6.8%
Minifig Upper Body	4	5.4%
Bricks Sloped	3	4.1%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	3	4.1%

Most common parts in set 6036

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	7
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	7
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Light Gray	3
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Light Gray	3
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Arched Window 4444	Black	3
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541	Light Gray	3
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Light Gray	2
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Light Gray	2
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] 4081b	Black	2
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud 4460a	Light Gray	2

39 of the 46 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 6036 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6036 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6036 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6078 Royal Drawbridge	54%	259	1995
10000 Guarded Inn	42%	256	2001
6087 Witch's Magic Manor	40%	255	1997
10002 Railroad Club Car	39%	293	2001
6046 Hemlock Stronghold	28%	220	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 54%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6036 within its line

With 74 pieces, set 6036 ranks #70 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #73. That is less than half the average Castle set size.

Included minifigures

Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Knight (Royal Knights) - Blue Legs, Black Neck-ProtectorQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6036 Skeleton Surprise have?

LEGO set 6036 Skeleton Surprise has 74 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 6036 released?

Set 6036 Skeleton Surprise was released in 1995 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6036?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6036 Skeleton Surprise: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6036?

The instructions for LEGO set 6036 Skeleton Surprise can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6036.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6036?

Light gray, with 43 out of 74 pieces, or 58%. Next come black (20%) and white (9.5%).

How many different parts does set 6036 contain?

Set 6036 has 47 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 46 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in light gray, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 6036 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 6036?

Set 6078 Royal Drawbridge, released in 1995: it supplies 54%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.