LEGO 6479 Emergency Response Center: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	6479
Release year	1998
Piece count	438
Minifigures	5
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Res-Q
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6479 Emergency Response Center, released in 1998 as part of the Town line, has 438 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 194 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 6479

The inventory of set 6479 lists 438 pieces, spare parts excluded: 194 different lots (one shape in one color) for 160 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6479

Main color: black, making up 33% of the parts, followed by light gray (18%) and yellow (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	143	33%
Light Gray	79	18%
Yellow	77	18%
White	67	15%
Dark Gray	22	5%
Trans-Red	14	3.2%
Trans-Dark Blue	12	2.7%
Red	8	1.8%
Trans-Neon Green	7	1.6%
Trans-Yellow	6	1.4%
Other colors (1)	2	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	69	16%
Plates Special	59	13%
Bricks	58	13%
Bricks Sloped	26	5.9%
Bricks Round and Cones	23	5.3%
Wheels and Tyres	22	5%

Most common parts in set 6479

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	Yellow	9
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015	Black	9
Brick 1 x 10 6111	Black	9
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud 2453a	Black	8
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Light Gray	8
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin 6014a	White	8
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Black	7
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] 4623	Yellow	7
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540	Light Gray	6

136 of the 160 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 6479

2 part shapes in set 6479 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one 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 for Set 6479-1 71633
Window Bay 3 x 8 x 6 with Trans-Dark Blue Glass 30185c02	Yellow

Rebuilding set 6479 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6479 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5571 Giant Truck	26%	1,746	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6479 within its line

With 438 pieces, set 6479 ranks #13 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #28. That is 2.4 times the average Town set size.

The set in 3D

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

Load the 3D model

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

Included minifigures

Res-Q Man, Black Cap, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Res-Q Man, Helmet with Visor, SunglassesQuantity : 1
Res-Q Man, Black Cap, Yellow Life Vest, SunglassesQuantity : 1
Res-Q Man, Black Cap, HeadsetQuantity : 1
Res-Q Man, Black Hair, HeadsetQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6479 Emergency Response Center have?

LEGO set 6479 Emergency Response Center has 438 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6479 released?

Set 6479 Emergency Response Center was released in 1998 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6479?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6479 Emergency Response Center: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6479?

The instructions for LEGO set 6479 Emergency Response Center can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6479.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6479?

Black, with 143 out of 438 pieces, or 33%. Next come light gray (18%) and yellow (18%).

How many different parts does set 6479 contain?

Set 6479 has 194 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 160 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) in yellow, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 6479 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 6479-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6479?

Set 5571 Giant Truck, released in 1996: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.