LEGO Set 6296 Shipwreck Island: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6296
Release year	1996
Piece count	226
Minifigures	4
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates I
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6296 Shipwreck Island, released in 1996 as part of the Pirates line, has 226 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 133 different lots, across 12 colors.

Inventory of set 6296

The inventory of set 6296 lists 226 pieces, spare parts excluded: 133 different lots (one shape in one color) for 110 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6296

Main color: black, making up 38% of the parts, followed by white (16%) and light gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	86	38%
White	36	16%
Light Gray	27	12%
Brown	22	9.7%
Yellow	18	8%
Green	10	4.4%
Chrome Gold	8	3.5%
Red	7	3.1%
Blue	6	2.7%
Dark Gray	4	1.8%
Other colors (2)	2	0.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	39	17%
Plates	31	14%
Plates Special	15	6.6%
Bricks Round and Cones	15	6.6%
Bricks Sloped	14	6.2%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	13	5.8%

Most common parts in set 6296

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	9
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Black	6
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Yellow	5
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	5
Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector 2536a	Brown	4
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Brown	4
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	White	4
Plant, Palm Leaf Small 6148	Green	4
Weapon Gun / Pistol Flintlock 2562	Brown	3

89 of the 110 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 6296 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6296 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6296 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall	51%	404	1997
6290 Red Beard Runner	45%	712	2001
6289 Red Beard Runner	45%	711	1996
6292 Enchanted Island	34%	440	2001
6079 Dark Forest Fortress	30%	469	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 51%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6296 within its line

With 226 pieces, set 6296 ranks #17 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #39.

Included minifigures

Soldier (Imperial Armada) - RedQuantity : 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Pirate - Brown Shirt, Green Legs, Black TricorneQuantity : 1
Pirate - Green Vest, Black Legs, Red BandanaQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6296 Shipwreck Island have?

LEGO set 6296 Shipwreck Island has 226 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 6296 released?

Set 6296 Shipwreck Island was released in 1996 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6296?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6296 Shipwreck Island: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6296?

The instructions for LEGO set 6296 Shipwreck Island can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6296.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6296?

Black, with 86 out of 226 pieces, or 38%. Next come white (16%) and light gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 6296 contain?

Set 6296 has 133 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 110 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 1 in black, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 6296 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 6296?

Set 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall, released in 1997: it supplies 51%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.