LEGO Set 6493 Flying Time Vessel: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6493
Release year	1996
Piece count	239
Minifigures	2
Theme	Time Cruisers
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6493 Flying Time Vessel, released in 1996 as part of the Time Cruisers line, has 239 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 125 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 6493

The inventory of set 6493 lists 239 pieces, spare parts excluded: 125 different lots (one shape in one color) for 116 part shapes.

Colors of set 6493

Main color: light gray, making up 41% of the parts, followed by black (25%) and yellow (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	97	41%
Black	59	25%
Yellow	29	12%
Red	12	5%
Dark Gray	10	4.2%
Trans-Neon Green	8	3.3%
Brown	6	2.5%
White	4	1.7%
Trans-Neon Orange	4	1.7%
Blue	3	1.3%
Other colors (3)	7	2.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	36	15%
Bricks	19	7.9%
Transportation - Sea and Air	14	5.9%
Plates Special	13	5.4%
Technic Bricks	11	4.6%
Tiles Special	10	4.2%

Most common parts in set 6493

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Yellow	8
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555	Black	6
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	6
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Light Gray	5
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley] 4185	Light Gray	5
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Black	4
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin 2458	Light Gray	4
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555	Light Gray	4
Motor Pulley, 9V Micromotor with axle hole 2983	Light Gray	4
Brick 1 x 8 3008	Light Gray	4

88 of the 116 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 6493

2 part shapes in set 6493 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, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Boat Hull Small Stern 14 x 12 x 5 1/3 with Black Top [Complete Assembly] 6053c03	Dark Gray
Boat Hull Section, Small Bow 12 x 12 x 5 1/3 with Black Top [Complete Assembly] 6051c03	Dark Gray

Rebuilding set 6493 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6493 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6090 Royal Knight's Castle	30%	763	1995
6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab	29%	512	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6493 within its line

With 239 pieces, set 6493 ranks #3 out of 9 Time Cruisers sets in our database, which have an average of 194 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #37.

Included minifigures

Timmy - Blue Legs, Blue CapQuantity : 1
Dr. CyberQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6493 Flying Time Vessel have?

LEGO set 6493 Flying Time Vessel has 239 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Time Cruisers theme.

What year was LEGO set 6493 released?

Set 6493 Flying Time Vessel was released in 1996 and belongs to the Time Cruisers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6493?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6493 Flying Time Vessel: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6493?

The instructions for LEGO set 6493 Flying Time Vessel can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6493.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6493?

Light gray, with 97 out of 239 pieces, or 41%. Next come black (25%) and yellow (12%).

How many different parts does set 6493 contain?

Set 6493 has 125 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 116 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in yellow, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 6493 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Boat Hull Small Stern 14 x 12 x 5 1/3 with Black Top [Complete Assembly].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6493?

Set 6090 Royal Knight's Castle, released in 1995: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.