LEGO Set 6045 Ninja Surprise: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6045
Release year	1998
Piece count	112
Minifigures	3
Theme	Ninja
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6045 Ninja Surprise, released in 1998 as part of the Ninja line, has 112 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 59 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 6045

The inventory of set 6045 lists 112 pieces, spare parts excluded: 59 different lots (one shape in one color) for 53 part shapes.

Colors of set 6045

Main color: black, making up 27% of the parts, followed by red (21%) and dark gray (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	30	27%
Red	24	21%
Dark Gray	19	17%
Brown	11	9.8%
Light Gray	10	8.9%
Green	7	6.2%
Yellow	5	4.5%
Trans-Clear	3	2.7%
Trans-Red	2	1.8%
Trans-Neon Green	1	0.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Round and Cones	17	15%
Bricks	11	9.8%
Bricks Sloped	10	8.9%
Plates	9	8%
Plates Special	9	8%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	9	8%

Most common parts in set 6045

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Red	13
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves 30176	Green	6
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	4
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] 32000	Black	4
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Black	4
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud 4460a	Dark Gray	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Gray	3
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137	Dark Gray	3
Weapon Lance 3849	Brown	3
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] with Silver Bull's Head Print [6045 / 6088] 2335pr0031	Red	2

40 of the 53 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 6045 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6045 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6045 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6088 Robber's Retreat	64%	281	1998
6089 Stone Tower Bridge	34%	410	1998

Set 6088 Robber's Retreat supplies 64% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6045 within its line

With 112 pieces, set 6045 ranks #7 out of 10 Ninja sets in our database, which have an average of 235 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #112. That is less than half the average Ninja set size.

Included minifigures

Robber with Tattered Green VestQuantity : 1
Ninja, BlackQuantity : 1
Robber, Printed Brown ArmorQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6045 Ninja Surprise have?

LEGO set 6045 Ninja Surprise has 112 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Ninja theme.

What year was LEGO set 6045 released?

Set 6045 Ninja Surprise was released in 1998 and belongs to the Ninja theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6045?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6045 Ninja Surprise: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6045?

The instructions for LEGO set 6045 Ninja Surprise can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6045.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6045?

Black, with 30 out of 112 pieces, or 27%. Next come red (21%) and dark gray (17%).

How many different parts does set 6045 contain?

Set 6045 has 59 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 53 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in red, with 13 copies.

Does LEGO set 6045 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 6045?

Set 6088 Robber's Retreat, released in 1998: it supplies 64%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.