LEGO Set 6046 Hemlock Stronghold: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6046
Release year	1996
Piece count	220
Minifigures	5
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Dark Forest
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6046 Hemlock Stronghold, released in 1996 as part of the Castle line, has 220 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 116 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 6046

The inventory of set 6046 lists 220 pieces, spare parts excluded: 116 different lots (one shape in one color) for 96 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6046

Main color: black, making up 38% of the parts, followed by light gray (19%) and brown (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	84	38%
Light Gray	41	19%
Brown	27	12%
Red	17	7.7%
Green	15	6.8%
Dark Gray	9	4.1%
White	8	3.6%
Blue	6	2.7%
Yellow	5	2.3%
Trans-Yellow	3	1.4%
Other colors (3)	5	2.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	45	20%
Plates Special	22	10%
Bricks	14	6.4%
Bricks Round and Cones	14	6.4%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	12	5.5%
Bricks Curved	11	5%

Most common parts in set 6046

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	8
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Brown	8
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Gray	7
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow] 2339	Brown	6
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 2417	Green	6
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	5
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	Black	5
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Black	5
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 2423	Green	4
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	4

75 of the 96 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 6046 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6046 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6046 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6079 Dark Forest Fortress	57%	469	1996
6090 Royal Knight's Castle	47%	763	1995
6078 Royal Drawbridge	36%	259	1995
6292 Enchanted Island	33%	440	2001
6289 Red Beard Runner	30%	711	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 57%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6046 within its line

With 220 pieces, set 6046 ranks #42 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #41.

Included minifigures

Knight (Royal Knights) - Black Legs, Dark Gray Neck-ProtectorQuantity : 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Forestman Archer (Dark Forest) - Green HatQuantity : 1
Forestman Archer (Dark Forest) - Brown HatQuantity : 1
Knight (Royal Knights) - Red LegsQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6046 Hemlock Stronghold have?

LEGO set 6046 Hemlock Stronghold has 220 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 6046 released?

Set 6046 Hemlock Stronghold was released in 1996 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6046?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6046 Hemlock Stronghold: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6046?

The instructions for LEGO set 6046 Hemlock Stronghold can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6046.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6046?

Black, with 84 out of 220 pieces, or 38%. Next come light gray (19%) and brown (12%).

How many different parts does set 6046 contain?

Set 6046 has 116 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 96 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in light gray, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 6046 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 6046?

Set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress, released in 1996: it supplies 57%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.