LEGO Set 6242 Soldiers' Fort: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6242
Release year	2009
Piece count	371
Minifigures	6
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates II
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6242 Soldiers' Fort, released in 2009 as part of the Pirates line, has 371 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 138 different lots, across 22 colors.

Inventory of set 6242

The inventory of set 6242 lists 371 pieces, spare parts excluded: 138 different lots (one shape in one color) for 116 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6242

Main color: white, making up 29% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (16%) and tan (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	106	29%
Light Bluish Gray	58	16%
Tan	42	11%
Black	40	11%
Reddish Brown	31	8.4%
Dark Brown	18	4.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	17	4.6%
Blue	12	3.2%
Green	11	3%
Red	7	1.9%
Other colors (12)	27	7.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	96	26%
Plates	38	10%
Bricks Sloped	21	5.7%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	19	5.1%
Technic Bricks	18	4.9%
Minifig Accessories	14	3.8%

Most common parts in set 6242

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	26
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541	White	18
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	15
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Brown	13
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud 2453a	White	12
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	White	9
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Tan	8
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plate 6 x 10 3033	Blue	7

93 of the 116 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 6242

One part shape in set 6242 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
Sticker Sheet for Set 6242-1 87077

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 6242 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 6242 within its line

With 371 pieces, set 6242 ranks #11 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #68.

Included minifigures

Pirate - Anchor Tattoo, Tan Legs, Blue BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Captain, Pearl Gold Hook, Bicorne with SkullQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Soldier II) - GovernorQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Soldier II) - Brown Beard, Red PlumeQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Soldier II) - Printed Shako, Cheek LinesQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Soldier II) - Printed Shako, ScowlQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6242 Soldiers' Fort have?

LEGO set 6242 Soldiers' Fort has 371 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6242 released?

Set 6242 Soldiers' Fort was released in 2009 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6242?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6242 Soldiers' Fort: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6242?

The instructions for LEGO set 6242 Soldiers' Fort can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6242.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6242?

White, with 106 out of 371 pieces, or 29%. Next come light bluish gray (16%) and tan (11%).

How many different parts does set 6242 contain?

Set 6242 has 138 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 116 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in white, with 26 copies.

Does LEGO set 6242 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 6242-1.