LEGO 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	6281
Release year	1997
Piece count	404
Minifigures	6
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates I
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall, released in 1997 as part of the Pirates line, has 404 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 181 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 6281

The inventory of set 6281 lists 404 pieces, spare parts excluded: 181 different lots (one shape in one color) for 157 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6281

Main color: black, making up 34% of the parts, followed by light gray (25%) and brown (9.9%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	139	34%
Light Gray	99	25%
Brown	40	9.9%
Yellow	33	8.2%
Green	27	6.7%
White	25	6.2%
Red	15	3.7%
Dark Gray	12	3%
Chrome Gold	9	2.2%
Blue	3	0.7%
Other colors (2)	2	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	72	18%
Plates	58	14%
Plates Special	31	7.7%
Bricks Sloped	30	7.4%
Bricks Round and Cones	25	6.2%
Plants & Trees	21	5.2%

Most common parts in set 6281

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Black	15
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	14
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	14
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Gray	12
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 2449	Black	9
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Yellow	9
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Black	9
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	8
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	8
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 without Internal Stopper 4287a	Black	8

117 of the 157 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 6281 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6281 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6281 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6289 Red Beard Runner	34%	711	1996
6290 Red Beard Runner	34%	712	2001
6090 Royal Knight's Castle	33%	763	1995
6292 Enchanted Island	30%	440	2001
6279 Skull Island	30%	386	1995

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 6281 within its line

With 404 pieces, set 6281 ranks #9 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #17.

Included minifigures

Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Green, CaptainQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Red, BackpackQuantity : 1
Pirate - Dark Purple Vest, Anchor Tattoo, Blue Legs, Red BandanaQuantity : 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Conquistador HelmetQuantity : 1
Pirate - Brown Shirt, Light Gray Legs, Brown TricorneQuantity : 1
Pirate - Green Vest, Peg Leg, Black BicorneQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall have?

LEGO set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall has 404 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6281 released?

Set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall was released in 1997 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6281?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6281?

The instructions for LEGO set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6281.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6281?

Black, with 139 out of 404 pieces, or 34%. Next come light gray (25%) and brown (9.9%).

How many different parts does set 6281 contain?

Set 6281 has 181 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 157 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] in black, with 15 copies.

Does LEGO set 6281 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 6281?

Set 6289 Red Beard Runner, released in 1996: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.