LEGO Set 6253 Shipwreck Hideout: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6253
Release year	2009
Piece count	313
Minifigures	6
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates II
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6253 Shipwreck Hideout, released in 2009 as part of the Pirates line, has 313 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 141 different lots, across 24 colors.

Inventory of set 6253

The inventory of set 6253 lists 313 pieces, spare parts excluded: 141 different lots (one shape in one color) for 122 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6253

Main color: reddish brown, making up 29% of the parts, followed by black (14%) and tan (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Reddish Brown	91	29%
Black	45	14%
Tan	33	11%
Dark Bluish Gray	26	8.3%
Light Bluish Gray	26	8.3%
White	15	4.8%
Dark Green	12	3.8%
Dark Brown	11	3.5%
Pearl Gold	9	2.9%
Red	9	2.9%
Other colors (14)	36	12%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	38	12%
Bricks Special	38	12%
Bricks Round and Cones	37	12%
Plates	35	11%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	21	6.7%
Bricks	14	4.5%

Most common parts in set 6253

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Reddish Brown	18
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] 59900	Tan	12
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Reddish Brown	9
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Dark Brown	8
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Reddish Brown	8
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137	Reddish Brown	6
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Reddish Brown	6
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top 30383	Black	6
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Green	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Reddish Brown	6

98 of the 122 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 6253 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6253 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6253 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6243 Brickbeard's Bounty	34%	596	2009

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6253 within its line

With 313 pieces, set 6253 ranks #12 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #77.

Included minifigures

Pirate - Captain, Pearl Gold Hook, Bicorne with SkullQuantity : 1
Skeleton, Evil Face, Bicorne HatQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Soldier II) - Black Beard, Blue Epaulette, Red PlumeQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Soldier II) - Printed Shako, ScowlQuantity : 1
Pirate - Female, Blue Legs, Dark Brown HairQuantity : 1
Pirate - Blue Vest, Green Legs, Dark Green BandanaQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6253 Shipwreck Hideout have?

LEGO set 6253 Shipwreck Hideout has 313 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6253 released?

Set 6253 Shipwreck Hideout was released in 2009 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6253?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6253 Shipwreck Hideout: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6253?

The instructions for LEGO set 6253 Shipwreck Hideout can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6253.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6253?

Reddish brown, with 91 out of 313 pieces, or 29%. Next come black (14%) and tan (11%).

How many different parts does set 6253 contain?

Set 6253 has 141 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 122 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] in reddish brown, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 6253 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 6253?

Set 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty, released in 2009: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.