LEGO Set 6290 Red Beard Runner: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6290
Release year	2001
Piece count	712
Minifigures	7
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates I
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6290 Red Beard Runner, released in 2001 as part of the Pirates line, has 712 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 226 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 6290

The inventory of set 6290 lists 712 pieces, spare parts excluded: 226 different lots (one shape in one color) for 162 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6290

Main color: black, making up 45% of the parts, followed by white (21%) and light gray (9.3%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	319	45%
White	147	21%
Light Gray	66	9.3%
Yellow	50	7%
Blue	41	5.8%
Red	26	3.7%
Dark Gray	26	3.7%
Brown	20	2.8%
Chrome Gold	8	1.1%
Green	6	0.8%
Other colors (1)	3	0.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	226	32%
Bricks	105	15%
Plates Special	51	7.2%
Bricks Round and Cones	44	6.2%
Bricks Sloped	40	5.6%
Bricks Curved	31	4.4%

Most common parts in set 6290

Part	Color	Quantity
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	White	23
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	22
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	20
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	18
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Black	17
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	16
Plate 1 x 10 4477	Black	16
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	13
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	12
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Towball 3184	Black	11

123 of the 162 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 6290 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6290 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6290 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6289 Red Beard Runner	98%	711	1996
10040 Black Seas Barracuda	42%	916	2002
5571 Giant Truck	37%	1,746	1996
10021 U.S.S. Constellation	33%	975	2003
10274 ECTO-1	30%	2,352	2020

Set 6289 Red Beard Runner supplies 98% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6290 within its line

With 712 pieces, set 6290 ranks #5 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 173 sets released in 2001, it ranks #8. That is 2.2 times the average Pirates set size.

Included minifigures

Pirate - Red/Black Stripes, Red Legs, Blue BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Dark Purple Vest, Anchor Tattoo, Blue Legs, Red BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Anchor Tattoo, Light Gray Legs, Black BandanaQuantity : 1
Pirate - Shirt with Knife, Black Legs, Brown TricorneQuantity : 1
Pirate - Captain, Light Gray Hook, Bicorne with Skull, 3626bQuantity : 1
Pirate - Brown Shirt, Light Gray Legs, Black TricorneQuantity : 1
Pirate - Green Vest, Black Legs, Black BandanaQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6290 Red Beard Runner have?

LEGO set 6290 Red Beard Runner has 712 pieces. It was released in 2001 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6290 released?

Set 6290 Red Beard Runner was released in 2001 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6290?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6290 Red Beard Runner: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6290?

The instructions for LEGO set 6290 Red Beard Runner can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6290.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6290?

Black, with 319 out of 712 pieces, or 45%. Next come white (21%) and light gray (9.3%).

How many different parts does set 6290 contain?

Set 6290 has 226 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 162 part shapes. Most common part: Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] in white, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 6290 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 6290?

Set 6289 Red Beard Runner, released in 1996: it supplies 98%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.