LEGO Set 6456 Mission Control: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6456
Release year	1999
Piece count	496
Minifigures	4
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Space Port
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6456 Mission Control, released in 1999 as part of the Town line, has 496 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 241 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 6456

The inventory of set 6456 lists 496 pieces, spare parts excluded: 241 different lots (one shape in one color) for 183 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6456

Main color: white, making up 30% of the parts, followed by black (22%) and light gray (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	148	30%
Black	107	22%
Light Gray	68	14%
Yellow	49	9.9%
Blue	40	8.1%
Red	27	5.4%
Dark Gray	13	2.6%
Trans-Red	11	2.2%
Trans-Neon Green	11	2.2%
Trans-Dark Blue	9	1.8%
Other colors (4)	11	2.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	79	16%
Plates	71	14%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	44	8.9%
Bricks Special	42	8.5%
Bricks Sloped	42	8.5%
Plates Special	29	5.8%

Most common parts in set 6456

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 4 3010	White	9
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud 2453a	White	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	White	8
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Blue	8
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Black	7
Brick 2 x 2 3003	White	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] 30237a	Yellow	7
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	White	6
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin 2458	Red	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Yellow	6

144 of the 183 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 6456

One part shape in set 6456 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. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 6456-1 72801

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 6456 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 6456 within its line

With 496 pieces, set 6456 ranks #8 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #16. That is 2.7 times the average Town set size.

Included minifigures

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6456 Mission Control have?

LEGO set 6456 Mission Control has 496 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6456 released?

Set 6456 Mission Control was released in 1999 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6456?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6456 Mission Control: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6456?

The instructions for LEGO set 6456 Mission Control can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6456.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6456?

White, with 148 out of 496 pieces, or 30%. Next come black (22%) and light gray (14%).

How many different parts does set 6456 contain?

Set 6456 has 241 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 183 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 4 in white, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 6456 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 6456-1.