LEGO Set 6280 Armada Flagship: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6280
Release year	1996
Piece count	291
Minifigures	3
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates I
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6280, Armada Flagship, represents an Armada ship within the Pirates theme. Released in 1996, it belongs to the root theme Pirates, under Pirates I, and contains 291 pieces.

Armada Flagship belongs to LEGO Pirates and focuses on a naval military faction rather than a pirate crew. The model represents a flagship of the Imperial Armada, giving the Pirates I setting an organized opposing force that can stand alongside ships, bases, and character driven scenes from the same theme.

The set contains 291 pieces and 3 minifigures. The listed figures are Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Red, Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Green, and Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Red, Captain.

This set suits collectors and builders who want the Imperial Armada represented within a Pirates layout. On display, it reads as a distinct naval subject in Pirates I. Within the broader theme, it works as a counterpart to pirate focused sets and as part of the imperial side of the setting.

Inventory of set 6280

The inventory of set 6280 lists 291 pieces, spare parts excluded: 146 different lots (one shape in one color) for 119 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6280

Main color: black, making up 40% of the parts, followed by white (24%) and red (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	115	40%
White	70	24%
Red	52	18%
Yellow	15	5.2%
Brown	9	3.1%
Chrome Gold	8	2.7%
Green	5	1.7%
Dark Gray	5	1.7%
Blue	5	1.7%
Light Gray	5	1.7%
Other colors (2)	2	0.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	66	23%
Bricks	26	8.9%
Bricks Round and Cones	24	8.2%
Plates Special	23	7.9%
Bricks Sloped	19	6.5%
Bricks Curved	17	5.8%

Most common parts in set 6280

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Red	9
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	8
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	6
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	6
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Red	6
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	6
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	Red	6
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top 6091	Red	6
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	5

91 of the 119 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 6280 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6280 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6280 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6291 Armada Flagship	99%	291	2001
6290 Red Beard Runner	47%	712	2001
6289 Red Beard Runner	46%	711	1996
10040 Black Seas Barracuda	35%	916	2002
10183 Hobby Train	27%	1,080	2007

Set 6291 Armada Flagship supplies 99% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6280 within its line

With 291 pieces, set 6280 ranks #14 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #29.

Included minifigures

Soldier (Imperial Armada) - RedQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Armada) - GreenQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Red, CaptainQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship have?

LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship has 291 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6280 released?

Set 6280 Armada Flagship was released in 1996 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6280?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6280?

The instructions for LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6280.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6280?

Black, with 115 out of 291 pieces, or 40%. Next come white (24%) and red (18%).

How many different parts does set 6280 contain?

Set 6280 has 146 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 119 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 1 in red, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 6280 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 6280?

Set 6291 Armada Flagship, released in 2001: it supplies 99%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which faction does LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship represent?

It represents the Imperial Armada. All listed minifigures are identified as Soldier (Imperial Armada), including a captain variant.

Is 6280 Armada Flagship focused on pirates themselves?

No. It is part of the Pirates theme, but the subject is an Armada ship crewed by Imperial Armada soldiers.