LEGO Time Cruisers 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab

Specifications
| Set number | 6494 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1996 |
| Piece count | 512 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Time Cruisers |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Gray | 177 | 35% | |
| Black | 101 | 20% | |
| White | 67 | 13% | |
| Yellow | 37 | 7.2% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 29 | 5.7% | |
| Dark Gray | 23 | 4.5% | |
| Trans-Neon Green | 18 | 3.5% | |
| Red | 17 | 3.3% | |
| Brown | 13 | 2.5% | |
| Blue | 12 | 2.3% | |
| Other colors (6) | 18 | 3.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 159 | 31% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 55 | 11% | |
| Plates | 45 | 8.8% | |
| Plates Special | 25 | 4.9% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 24 | 4.7% | |
| Windows and Doors | 19 | 3.7% |
Most common parts in set 6494
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Light Gray | 36 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Yellow | 16 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Neon Green | 16 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Black | 11 |
| Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357 | Black | 10 |
| Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357 | Light Gray | 10 |
| Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs 6126a | Trans-Neon Orange | 10 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | White | 9 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c | Light Gray | 9 |
| Brick 1 x 3 3622 | White | 8 |
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:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6090 Royal Knight's Castle | 32% | 763 | 1995 |
| 5571 Giant Truck | 29% | 1,746 | 1996 |
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
Timmy - Blue Legs, Blue CapQuantity : 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Dr. CyberQuantity : 1
Time Cruisers DroidQuantity : 1
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.
See also
Sets from the same theme
6493 Flying Time Vessel1996 · 239 pieces
1853 Navigator1996 · 158 pieces
6492 Hypno Cruiser1996 · 157 pieces
6491 Rocket Racer1996 · 58 pieces
6497 Twisted Time Train1997 · 300 pieces
6496 Whirling Time Warper1997 · 158 pieces
6499 Time Tunnelator1997 · 82 pieces
6495 Time Tunnelator1997 · 81 pieces
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