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LEGO Pirates 6240 Kraken Attackin'

200978 pieces2 minifigures

LEGO 6240 Kraken Attackin'

Specifications

Set number6240
Release year2009
Piece count78
Minifigures2
ThemePirates
SubthemePirates II
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6240 Kraken Attackin', released in 2009 as part of the Pirates line, has 78 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 34 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 6240

The inventory of set 6240 lists 78 pieces, spare parts excluded: 34 different lots (one shape in one color) for 33 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6240

Main color: reddish brown, making up 45% of the parts, followed by black (18%) and tan (15%).

ColorPartsShare
Reddish Brown3545%
Black1418%
Tan1215%
Dark Bluish Gray33.8%
Red33.8%
Pearl Gold22.6%
Yellow22.6%
Trans-Red11.3%
Trans-Dark Blue11.3%
Light Bluish Gray11.3%
Other colors (4)45.1%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks Round and Cones3140%
Plates1418%
Plates Special79%
Technic Axles33.8%
Bars, Ladders and Fences33.8%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools22.6%

Most common parts in set 6240

PartColorQuantity
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941Reddish Brown23
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062bBlack7
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540Tan5
Plate 2 x 8 3034Tan5
Plate 1 x 2 3023Reddish Brown4
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side 30414Red2
Plate 1 x 6 3666Reddish Brown2
Technic Axle 4 3705Black2
Plate 1 x 10 4477Tan2
Bar 1L with Clip 48729aDark Bluish Gray2

24 of the 33 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 6240 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6240 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6240 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
60059 Logging Truck27%2282014
70410 Soldiers Outpost26%1642015

No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6240 within its line

With 78 pieces, set 6240 ranks #29 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #177. That is less than half the average Pirates set size.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Pirate - Anchor Tattoo, Green Legs, Blue Bandana from set 6240Pirate - Anchor Tattoo, Green Legs, Blue BandanaQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Pirate - Green Stripes, Black Legs, Black Tricorne from set 6240Pirate - Green Stripes, Black Legs, Black TricorneQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6240 Kraken Attackin' have?

LEGO set 6240 Kraken Attackin' has 78 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6240 released?

Set 6240 Kraken Attackin' was released in 2009 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6240?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6240 Kraken Attackin': 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6240?

The instructions for LEGO set 6240 Kraken Attackin' can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6240.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6240?

Reddish brown, with 35 out of 78 pieces, or 45%. Next come black (18%) and tan (15%).

How many different parts does set 6240 contain?

Set 6240 has 34 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 33 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole in reddish brown, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 6240 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 6240?

Set 60059 Logging Truck, released in 2014: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number6240
Release year2009
ThemePirates
Piece count78
Minifigures2
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30