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LEGO Time Cruisers 6495 Time Tunnelator

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LEGO 6495 Time Tunnelator

Specifications

Set number6495
Release year1997
Piece count81
Minifigures1
ThemeTime Cruisers
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6495 Time Tunnelator, released in 1997 as part of the Time Cruisers line, has 81 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 52 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 6495

The inventory of set 6495 lists 81 pieces, spare parts excluded: 52 different lots (one shape in one color) for 51 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6495

Main color: black, making up 37% of the parts, followed by blue (16%) and light gray (15%).

ColorPartsShare
Black3037%
Blue1316%
Light Gray1215%
Trans-Neon Orange89.9%
Dark Gray56.2%
Brown44.9%
Yellow33.7%
Chrome Gold22.5%
Trans-Clear22.5%
Red11.2%
Other colors (1)11.2%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates1114%
Transportation - Sea and Air78.6%
Tiles Special67.4%
Plates Special67.4%
Wheels and Tyres56.2%
Technic Bushes56.2%

Most common parts in set 6495

PartColorQuantity
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589Trans-Neon Orange5
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555Black4
Technic Bush 3713Light Gray3
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 2489Brown2
Technic Slope Short (Wing Front) 2743Black2
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel Tire 2815Black2
Animal, Bat 30103Black2
Plate 1 x 2 3023Blue2
Technic Link 1 x 6 with Stoppers 32005bDark Gray2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2 3479Black2

43 of the 51 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 6495 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6495 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6495 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
6499 Time Tunnelator96%821997
6496 Whirling Time Warper41%1581997
6497 Twisted Time Train38%3001997
6493 Flying Time Vessel31%2391996

Set 6499 Time Tunnelator supplies 96% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6495 within its line

With 81 pieces, set 6495 ranks #8 out of 9 Time Cruisers sets in our database, which have an average of 194 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #90. That is less than half the average Time Cruisers set size.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Time Twisters - Black Torso, Dark Gray Legs from set 6495Time Twisters - Black Torso, Dark Gray LegsQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6495 Time Tunnelator have?

LEGO set 6495 Time Tunnelator has 81 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Time Cruisers theme.

What year was LEGO set 6495 released?

Set 6495 Time Tunnelator was released in 1997 and belongs to the Time Cruisers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6495?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6495 Time Tunnelator: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6495?

The instructions for LEGO set 6495 Time Tunnelator can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6495.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6495?

Black, with 30 out of 81 pieces, or 37%. Next come blue (16%) and light gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 6495 contain?

Set 6495 has 52 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 51 part shapes. Most common part: Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] in trans-neon orange, with 5 copies.

Does LEGO set 6495 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 6495?

Set 6499 Time Tunnelator, released in 1997: it supplies 96%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number6495
Release year1997
ThemeTime Cruisers
Piece count81
Minifigures1
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30