LEGO 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	6199
Release year	1998
Piece count	485
Minifigures	5
Theme	Aquazone
Subtheme	Hydronauts
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station, released in 1998 as part of the Aquazone line, has 485 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 162 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 6199

The inventory of set 6199 lists 485 pieces, spare parts excluded: 162 different lots (one shape in one color) for 142 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6199

Main color: black, making up 27% of the parts, followed by yellow (26%) and light gray (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	133	27%
Yellow	125	26%
Light Gray	72	15%
Trans-Green	49	10%
Blue	40	8.2%
Trans-Neon Orange	19	3.9%
Red	17	3.5%
Dark Gray	12	2.5%
Chrome Silver	10	2.1%
Trans-Neon Green	4	0.8%
Other colors (2)	4	0.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	52	11%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	47	9.7%
Plates	46	9.5%
Tiles	40	8.2%
Plates Special	40	8.2%
Bricks Sloped	38	7.8%

Most common parts in set 6199

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Green	19
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Orange	14
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	13
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Trans-Green	13
Brick Special Octagonal 2 x 3 x 1 2/3 Sloped 6032	Yellow	11
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Black	10
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	Blue	9
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud 4460a	Light Gray	9
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Yellow	8
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Light Gray	8

100 of the 142 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 6199

One part shape in set 6199 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. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Baseplate Raised 32 x 32 Canyon with Gray Underwater Print 6024pr0003	Light Blue

Rebuilding set 6199 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6199 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6180 Hydro Search Sub	26%	298	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6199 within its line

With 485 pieces, set 6199 ranks #4 out of 27 Aquazone sets in our database, which have an average of 237 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #22. That is 2 times the average Aquazone set size.

Included minifigures

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station have?

LEGO set 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station has 485 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Aquazone theme.

What year was LEGO set 6199 released?

Set 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station was released in 1998 and belongs to the Aquazone theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6199?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6199?

The instructions for LEGO set 6199 Hydro Crystallization Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6199.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6199?

Black, with 133 out of 485 pieces, or 27%. Next come yellow (26%) and light gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 6199 contain?

Set 6199 has 162 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 142 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-green, with 19 copies.

Does LEGO set 6199 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Baseplate Raised 32 x 32 Canyon with Gray Underwater Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6199?

Set 6180 Hydro Search Sub, released in 1998: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.