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LEGO Time Cruisers 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab

1996512 pieces4 minifigures

LEGO 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab

Specifications

Set number6494
Release year1996
Piece count512
Minifigures4
ThemeTime Cruisers
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab, released in 1996 as part of the Time Cruisers line, has 512 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 191 different lots, across 16 colors.

Inventory of set 6494

The inventory of set 6494 lists 512 pieces, spare parts excluded: 191 different lots (one shape in one color) for 159 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6494

Main color: light gray, making up 35% of the parts, followed by black (20%) and white (13%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Gray17735%
Black10120%
White6713%
Yellow377.2%
Trans-Neon Orange295.7%
Dark Gray234.5%
Trans-Neon Green183.5%
Red173.3%
Brown132.5%
Blue122.3%
Other colors (6)183.5%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks15931%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes5511%
Plates458.8%
Plates Special254.9%
Bricks Round and Cones244.7%
Windows and Doors193.7%

Most common parts in set 6494

PartColorQuantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004Light Gray36
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141Yellow16
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141Trans-Neon Green16
Brick 1 x 1 3005Black11
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357Black10
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357Light Gray10
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs 6126aTrans-Neon Orange10
Brick 1 x 1 3005White9
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085cLight Gray9
Brick 1 x 3 3622White8

129 of the 159 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 6494 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6494 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6494 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
6090 Royal Knight's Castle32%7631995
5571 Giant Truck29%1,7461996

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6494 within its line

With 512 pieces, it is the largest of the 9 Time Cruisers sets in our database, which have an average of 194 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #17. That is 2.6 times the average Time Cruisers set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab have?

LEGO set 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab has 512 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Time Cruisers theme.

What year was LEGO set 6494 released?

Set 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab was released in 1996 and belongs to the Time Cruisers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6494?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6494?

The instructions for LEGO set 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6494.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6494?

Light gray, with 177 out of 512 pieces, or 35%. Next come black (20%) and white (13%).

How many different parts does set 6494 contain?

Set 6494 has 191 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 159 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in light gray, with 36 copies.

Does LEGO set 6494 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 6494?

Set 6090 Royal Knight's Castle, released in 1995: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number6494
Release year1996
ThemeTime Cruisers
Piece count512
Minifigures4
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30