LEGO Set 6190 Shark's Crystal Cave: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6190
Release year	1996
Piece count	259
Minifigures	2
Theme	Aquazone
Subtheme	Aquasharks
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6190 Shark's Crystal Cave, released in 1996 as part of the Aquazone line, has 259 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 121 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 6190

The inventory of set 6190 lists 259 pieces, spare parts excluded: 121 different lots (one shape in one color) for 108 part shapes.

Colors of set 6190

Main color: black, making up 64% of the parts, followed by blue (19%) and trans-neon orange (8.5%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	166	64%
Blue	48	19%
Trans-Neon Orange	22	8.5%
Chrome Silver	6	2.3%
Light Gray	5	1.9%
Yellow	4	1.5%
Red	3	1.2%
Dark Gray	2	0.8%
Green	2	0.8%
Light Blue	1	0.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	39	15%
Plates	34	13%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	34	13%
Bricks Sloped	17	6.6%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	11	4.2%
Bricks Special	10	3.9%

Most common parts in set 6190

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	12
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	6
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Black	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Blue	6
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Black	5
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Black	5
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Black	5
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749	Light Gray	5
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	4

79 of the 108 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 6190

3 part shapes in set 6190 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Tall Arms with Shallow Notch 2609c	Blue
Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Blue Aquazone Print [6190] 2582pr0003	Blue
Baseplate Raised 32 x 32 Craters with Crater Studs and Underwater Print 3947bpr0001	Light Blue

Rebuilding set 6190 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6190 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6195 Neptune Discovery Lab	39%	509	1995
10040 Black Seas Barracuda	34%	916	2002
6289 Red Beard Runner	27%	711	1996
6290 Red Beard Runner	27%	712	2001

No similarly sized set goes above 39%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6190 within its line

With 259 pieces, set 6190 ranks #10 out of 27 Aquazone sets in our database, which have an average of 237 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #35.

Included minifigures

Aquashark 2Quantity : 1
Aquashark 1Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6190 Shark's Crystal Cave have?

LEGO set 6190 Shark's Crystal Cave has 259 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Aquazone theme.

What year was LEGO set 6190 released?

Set 6190 Shark's Crystal Cave was released in 1996 and belongs to the Aquazone theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6190?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6190 Shark's Crystal Cave: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6190?

The instructions for LEGO set 6190 Shark's Crystal Cave can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6190.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6190?

Black, with 166 out of 259 pieces, or 64%. Next come blue (19%) and trans-neon orange (8.5%).

How many different parts does set 6190 contain?

Set 6190 has 121 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 108 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in black, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 6190 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Tall Arms with Shallow Notch.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6190?

Set 6195 Neptune Discovery Lab, released in 1995: it supplies 39%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.