LEGO 6455 Space Simulation Station: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	6455
Release year	1999
Piece count	249
Minifigures	3
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Space Port
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6455 Space Simulation Station, released in 1999 as part of the Town line, has 249 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 139 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 6455

The inventory of set 6455 lists 249 pieces, spare parts excluded: 139 different lots (one shape in one color) for 115 part shapes. The box also contains 18 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6455

Main color: white, making up 38% of the parts, followed by light gray (14%) and black (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	95	38%
Light Gray	36	14%
Black	31	12%
Yellow	16	6.4%
Trans-Neon Green	15	6%
Trans-Dark Blue	14	5.6%
Red	13	5.2%
Dark Gray	8	3.2%
Blue	5	2%
Tan	4	1.6%
Other colors (4)	12	4.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	33	13%
Plates	30	12%
Bricks Sloped	24	9.6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	22	8.8%
Tiles Special	17	6.8%
Plates Special	16	6.4%

Most common parts in set 6455

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 4 3001	White	11
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	11
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	White	6
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	Light Gray	5
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	White	4
Tile 1 x 4 with Black Diagonal Stripes Print 2431pr0017	Yellow	4
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Light Gray	4
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555	Light Gray	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Trans-Neon Green	4

101 of the 115 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 6455 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6455 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6455 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6456 Mission Control	41%	496	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 41%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6455 within its line

With 249 pieces, set 6455 ranks #42 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #37.

Included minifigures

Space Port Ground Grew, White Jacket, Black Legs, White Hard Hat, Beard and GlassesQuantity : 1
Astronaut, White, Light Gray Hips, Helmet with Large Chrome Gold Visor, HeadsetQuantity : 1
Space Port Ground Crew, Red Jumpsuit, Red Cap, Headset and GlassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6455 Space Simulation Station have?

LEGO set 6455 Space Simulation Station has 249 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6455 released?

Set 6455 Space Simulation Station was released in 1999 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6455?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6455 Space Simulation Station: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6455?

The instructions for LEGO set 6455 Space Simulation Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6455.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6455?

White, with 95 out of 249 pieces, or 38%. Next come light gray (14%) and black (12%).

How many different parts does set 6455 contain?

Set 6455 has 139 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 115 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 4 in white, with 11 copies.

Does LEGO set 6455 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 6455?

Set 6456 Mission Control, released in 1999: it supplies 41%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.