LEGO Set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6079
Release year	1996
Piece count	469
Minifigures	7
Theme	Castle
Subtheme	Dark Forest
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress, released in 1996 as part of the Castle line, has 469 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 187 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 6079

The inventory of set 6079 lists 469 pieces, spare parts excluded: 187 different lots (one shape in one color) for 143 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6079

Main color: black, making up 43% of the parts, followed by brown (18%) and light gray (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	204	43%
Brown	83	18%
Light Gray	82	17%
Green	29	6.2%
Blue	29	6.2%
Red	11	2.3%
White	11	2.3%
Yellow	9	1.9%
Dark Gray	4	0.9%
Trans-Yellow	3	0.6%
Other colors (2)	4	0.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	109	23%
Plates	78	17%
Bricks Curved	34	7.2%
Plates Special	25	5.3%
Bricks Sloped	22	4.7%
Panels	20	4.3%

Most common parts in set 6079

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	29
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	18
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 2417	Green	15
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow] 2339	Brown	13
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Brown	13
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall 2345	Brown	12
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	12
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	12
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Black	11
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 2449	Black	7

105 of the 143 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 6079

One part shape in set 6079 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.

Part	Color
Baseplate Raised 32 x 32 Canyon with Brown Dirt and Gray Rocks Print 6024pr0004	Green

Rebuilding set 6079 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6079 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6090 Royal Knight's Castle	48%	763	1995
5571 Giant Truck	32%	1,746	1996
10040 Black Seas Barracuda	31%	916	2002
3739 Blacksmith Shop	30%	629	2002
6097 Night Lord's Castle	29%	607	1997

No similarly sized set goes above 48%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6079 within its line

With 469 pieces, set 6079 ranks #22 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #18.

Included minifigures

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress have?

LEGO set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress has 469 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Castle theme.

What year was LEGO set 6079 released?

Set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress was released in 1996 and belongs to the Castle theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6079?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6079?

The instructions for LEGO set 6079 Dark Forest Fortress can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6079.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6079?

Black, with 204 out of 469 pieces, or 43%. Next come brown (18%) and light gray (17%).

How many different parts does set 6079 contain?

Set 6079 has 187 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 143 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 1 in black, with 29 copies.

Does LEGO set 6079 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Baseplate Raised 32 x 32 Canyon with Brown Dirt and Gray Rocks Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6079?

Set 6090 Royal Knight's Castle, released in 1995: it supplies 48%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.