LEGO Set 6180 Hydro Search Sub: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6180
Release year	1998
Piece count	298
Minifigures	4
Theme	Aquazone
Subtheme	Hydronauts
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6180 Hydro Search Sub, released in 1998 as part of the Aquazone line, has 298 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 110 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 6180

The inventory of set 6180 lists 298 pieces, spare parts excluded: 110 different lots (one shape in one color) for 102 part shapes.

Colors of set 6180

Main color: black, making up 37% of the parts, followed by yellow (23%) and light gray (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	110	37%
Yellow	68	23%
Light Gray	49	16%
Trans-Green	25	8.4%
Blue	18	6%
Trans-Neon Orange	8	2.7%
Chrome Silver	5	1.7%
Red	4	1.3%
Dark Gray	3	1%
Trans-Neon Green	3	1%
Other colors (2)	5	1.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	38	13%
Plates	28	9.4%
Tiles	25	8.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	20	6.7%
Bricks Round and Cones	19	6.4%
Bricks Special	17	5.7%

Most common parts in set 6180

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special Octagonal 2 x 2 x 3 1/3 with Side Studs 6042	Yellow	11
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Black	10
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Black	10
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] 4865a	Black	8
Cone 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Octagonal, Open Stud 6039	Black	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Orange	8
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Yellow	7
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Black	7
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Light Gray	6
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Yellow	6

67 of the 102 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 6180 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6180 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6180 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6199 Hydro Crystallization Station	42%	485	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 42%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6180 within its line

With 298 pieces, set 6180 ranks #8 out of 27 Aquazone sets in our database, which have an average of 237 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #53.

Included minifigures

Hydronaut 1Quantity : 1
Stingray 1Quantity : 1
Hydronaut 2Quantity : 1
Hydronaut 3Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6180 Hydro Search Sub have?

LEGO set 6180 Hydro Search Sub has 298 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Aquazone theme.

What year was LEGO set 6180 released?

Set 6180 Hydro Search Sub was released in 1998 and belongs to the Aquazone theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6180?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6180 Hydro Search Sub: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6180?

The instructions for LEGO set 6180 Hydro Search Sub can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6180.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6180?

Black, with 110 out of 298 pieces, or 37%. Next come yellow (23%) and light gray (16%).

How many different parts does set 6180 contain?

Set 6180 has 110 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 102 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special Octagonal 2 x 2 x 3 1/3 with Side Studs in yellow, with 11 copies.

Does LEGO set 6180 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 6180?

Set 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station, released in 1998: it supplies 42%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.