LEGO Set 6442 Sting Ray Explorer: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6442
Release year	1997
Piece count	151
Minifigures	3
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Divers
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6442 Sting Ray Explorer, released in 1997 as part of the Town line, has 151 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 77 different lots, across 15 colors.

Inventory of set 6442

The inventory of set 6442 lists 152 pieces, spare parts excluded: 77 different lots (one shape in one color) for 72 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6442

Main color: black, making up 28% of the parts, followed by yellow (24%) and red (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	43	28%
Yellow	37	24%
Red	17	11%
Light Gray	17	11%
Trans-Neon Green	7	4.6%
White	5	3.3%
Dark Gray	4	2.6%
Green	4	2.6%
Trans-Green	4	2.6%
Trans-Clear	4	2.6%
Other colors (5)	8	5.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	19	12%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	18	12%
Bricks Sloped	18	12%
Plates Special	12	7.9%
Plates	9	5.9%
Panels	6	3.9%

Most common parts in set 6442

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Yellow	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Gray	5
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	4
Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Porthole with Trans Light Blue Glass 30080c01	Yellow	4
Engine - Smooth, Small 1 x 2 Side Plate [With Axle Holders] 3475b	Black	4
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Black	4
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base 3937	Black	4
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin 3938	Yellow	4
Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers 6048a	Black	4

57 of the 72 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

Exclusive parts in set 6442

One part shape in set 6442 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 6442-1 71446

Rebuilding set 6442 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6442 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6441 Deep Reef Refuge	65%	446	1997
6560 Diving Expedition Explorer	62%	478	1997
1782 Discovery Station	38%	328	1997
6559 Deep Sea Bounty	38%	354	1997
6557 Treasure Hunters	30%	144	1997

Set 6441 Deep Reef Refuge supplies 65% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6442 within its line

With 151 pieces, set 6442 ranks #80 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #59.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Robert Paciorek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Marine Explorer, Red Shirt with Divers Logo, Red Legs, Red Cap, Glasses and HeadsetQuantity : 1
Diver, Man, Red Wetsuit, Black Helmet with Mask, Airtank, StubbleQuantity : 1
Diver, Man, Red Wetsuit, Black Helmet with Mask, Airtank, Printed White HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6442 Sting Ray Explorer have?

LEGO set 6442 Sting Ray Explorer has 151 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6442 released?

Set 6442 Sting Ray Explorer was released in 1997 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6442?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6442 Sting Ray Explorer: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6442?

The instructions for LEGO set 6442 Sting Ray Explorer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6442.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6442?

Black, with 43 out of 152 pieces, or 28%. Next come yellow (24%) and red (11%).

How many different parts does set 6442 contain?

Set 6442 has 77 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 72 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] in yellow, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 6442 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 6442-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6442?

Set 6441 Deep Reef Refuge, released in 1997: it supplies 65%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.