LEGO Set 6249 Pirates Ambush: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6249
Release year	1997
Piece count	159
Minifigures	3
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates I
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6249 Pirates Ambush, released in 1997 as part of the Pirates line, has 159 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 72 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 6249

The inventory of set 6249 lists 159 pieces, spare parts excluded: 72 different lots (one shape in one color) for 70 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6249

Main color: black, making up 38% of the parts, followed by brown (21%) and light gray (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	61	38%
Brown	34	21%
Light Gray	24	15%
Yellow	12	7.5%
Red	11	6.9%
Green	7	4.4%
Dark Gray	7	4.4%
Blue	2	1.3%
White	1	0.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	25	16%
Bricks Special	22	14%
Plates	18	11%
Plates Special	17	11%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	12	7.5%
Bricks Round and Cones	12	7.5%

Most common parts in set 6249

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Brown	18
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	10
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Black	10
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	7
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019	Light Gray	6
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	5
Panel 2 x 6 x 6 Log Wall [Palisade] 30140	Brown	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Yellow	4
Brick Arch 1 x 6 3455	Black	4
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End 4497	Brown	4

55 of the 70 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 6249 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6249 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6249 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall	63%	404	1997
6079 Dark Forest Fortress	39%	469	1996
6761 Bandit's Secret Hide-Out	35%	250	1996
6097 Night Lord's Castle	35%	607	1997
6292 Enchanted Island	33%	440	2001

Set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall supplies 63% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6249 within its line

With 159 pieces, set 6249 ranks #22 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #55. That is less than half the average Pirates set size.

Included minifigures

Soldier (Imperial Armada) - RedQuantity : 1
Pirate - Dark Purple Vest, Anchor Tattoo, Blue Legs, Red BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Green Vest, Black Legs, Brown TricorneQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6249 Pirates Ambush have?

LEGO set 6249 Pirates Ambush has 159 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6249 released?

Set 6249 Pirates Ambush was released in 1997 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6249?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6249 Pirates Ambush: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6249?

The instructions for LEGO set 6249 Pirates Ambush can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6249.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6249?

Black, with 61 out of 159 pieces, or 38%. Next come brown (21%) and light gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 6249 contain?

Set 6249 has 72 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 70 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] in brown, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 6249 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 6249?

Set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall, released in 1997: it supplies 63%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.