LEGO Castle 6044 King's Carriage

Specifications
| Set number | 6044 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1995 |
| Piece count | 127 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | Castle |
| Subtheme | Royal Knights |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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Set 6044, King's Carriage, depicts a royal carriage in the Castle theme, specifically within the Royal Knights line. Released in 1995, it contains 127 pieces and presents a small travelling scene built around the king and his escort.
King's Carriage belongs to the Royal Knights branch of Castle and focuses on a courtly travelling scene rather than a defensive structure. The model can sit between castles, gates and road settings, giving the king a visible role in a medieval LEGO layout beyond the walls of a stronghold.
The build uses 127 pieces and creates a royal carriage with two minifigures. Its contents are centred on the vehicle and the characters, with a compact footprint that makes it easy to place within a larger Castle display.
The set suits Castle fans who want to add movement and court life to a collection. In play, it can represent a royal escort, an arrival at a gate or a journey through the kingdom. As a collectible item, it is clearly tied to Royal Knights and works alongside sets focused on knights, heraldry and royal authority.
Inventory of set 6044
The inventory of set 6044 lists 127 pieces, spare parts excluded: 71 different lots (one shape in one color) for 57 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 6044
Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by blue (25%) and yellow (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38 | 30% | |
| Blue | 32 | 25% | |
| Yellow | 16 | 13% | |
| White | 15 | 12% | |
| Red | 7 | 5.5% | |
| Brown | 6 | 4.7% | |
| Light Gray | 2 | 1.6% | |
| Dark Gray | 2 | 1.6% | |
| Chrome Silver | 2 | 1.6% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 2 | 1.6% | |
| Other colors (3) | 5 | 3.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 27 | 21% | |
| Plates Special | 13 | 10% | |
| Bricks | 12 | 9.4% | |
| Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools | 10 | 7.9% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 10 | 7.9% | |
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 8 | 6.3% |
Most common parts in set 6044
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Blue | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Yellow | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Blue | 4 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b | Blue | 4 |
| Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665 | Blue | 4 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c | Yellow | 4 |
| Wheel Wagon Large (33mm D.), Round Hole For Wheel Holder Pin 4489a | Brown | 4 |
| Hips and White Legs 970c27 | Black | 4 |
| Shield Triangular with Lion Head, Red and White Background Print 3846pr0023 | White | 3 |
| Minifig Head Standard Grin Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0001 | Yellow | 3 |
43 of the 57 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 6044 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 6044 from another set
Share of the parts of set 6044 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6079 Dark Forest Fortress | 32% | 469 | 1996 |
| 8495 Crosstown Craze | 29% | 503 | 2008 |
| 4924 Creator Advent Calendar 2004 | 27% | 335 | 2004 |
| 7870 Hans Christian Andersen Bucket | 26% | 503 | 2005 |
No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 6044 within its line
With 127 pieces, set 6044 ranks #60 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #53. That is less than half the average Castle set size.
Included minifigures
Knight (Scale Mail on Red) - Black Arms, White LegsQuantity : 3
King (Royal Knights) - White Legs, Black HipsQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 6044 King's Carriage have?
LEGO set 6044 King's Carriage has 127 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Castle theme.
What year was LEGO set 6044 released?
Set 6044 King's Carriage was released in 1995 and belongs to the Castle theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 6044?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6044 King's Carriage: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 6044?
The instructions for LEGO set 6044 King's Carriage can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6044.
What is the main color of LEGO set 6044?
Black, with 38 out of 127 pieces, or 30%. Next come blue (25%) and yellow (13%).
How many different parts does set 6044 contain?
Set 6044 has 71 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 57 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 4 in blue, with 4 copies.
Does LEGO set 6044 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 6044?
Set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress, released in 1996: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is King's Carriage part of a specific Castle subtheme?
Yes, it belongs to Castle and is assigned to the Royal Knights subtheme.
See also
Sets from the same theme
6036 Skeleton Surprise1995 · 74 pieces
6078 Royal Drawbridge1995 · 259 pieces
6090 Royal Knight's Castle1995 · 763 pieces
6024 Bandit Ambush1996 · 60 pieces
6046 Hemlock Stronghold1996 · 220 pieces
6079 Dark Forest Fortress1996 · 469 pieces
6047 Traitor Transport1997 · 145 pieces
6099 Traitor Transport (with Cave)1997 · 146 pieces
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