LEGO Town 6520 Mobile Outpost

Specifications
| Set number | 6520 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2000 |
| Piece count | 219 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | Town |
| Subtheme | Arctic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 6520 Mobile Outpost, released in 2000 as part of the Town line, has 219 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 116 different lots, across 15 colors.
Inventory of set 6520
The inventory of set 6520 lists 219 pieces, spare parts excluded: 116 different lots (one shape in one color) for 102 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 6520
Main color: black, making up 20% of the parts, followed by white (17%) and light gray (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43 | 20% | |
| White | 38 | 17% | |
| Light Gray | 27 | 12% | |
| Blue | 24 | 11% | |
| Orange | 21 | 9.6% | |
| Dark Gray | 19 | 8.7% | |
| Yellow | 13 | 5.9% | |
| Trans-Neon Green | 10 | 4.6% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 9 | 4.1% | |
| Trans-Red | 5 | 2.3% | |
| Other colors (5) | 9 | 4.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 34 | 16% | |
| Plates Special | 28 | 13% | |
| Bricks | 26 | 12% | |
| Minifig Accessories | 14 | 6.4% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 14 | 6.4% | |
| Tiles Special | 13 | 5.9% |
Most common parts in set 6520
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] 4623 | White | 7 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Neon Green | 7 |
| Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub 30285 | White | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] 4081b | White | 6 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Black | 5 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | White | 4 |
| Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a | Light Gray | 4 |
| Brick 2 x 6 2456 | Dark Gray | 4 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Yellow | 4 |
| Minifig Footwear Snowshoe [Long Front End] 30284 | Yellow | 4 |
83 of the 102 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 6520
One part shape in set 6520 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 6520-1 22621 |
Rebuilding set 6520 from another set
Share of the parts of set 6520 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6575 Polar Base | 46% | 442 | 2000 |
No similarly sized set goes above 46%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 6520 within its line
With 219 pieces, set 6520 ranks #49 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #39.
Included minifigures
Arctic Crew, Green, HoodQuantity : 1
Arctic Crew, Black, Blue CapQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 6520 Mobile Outpost have?
LEGO set 6520 Mobile Outpost has 219 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Town theme.
What year was LEGO set 6520 released?
Set 6520 Mobile Outpost was released in 2000 and belongs to the Town theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 6520?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6520 Mobile Outpost: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 6520?
The instructions for LEGO set 6520 Mobile Outpost can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6520.
What is the main color of LEGO set 6520?
Black, with 43 out of 219 pieces, or 20%. Next come white (17%) and light gray (12%).
How many different parts does set 6520 contain?
Set 6520 has 116 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 102 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] in white, with 7 copies.
Does LEGO set 6520 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 6520-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6520?
Set 6575 Polar Base, released in 2000: it supplies 46%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
6478 Fire Fighters' HQ2000 · 239 pieces
6713 Grip 'n' Go Challenge2000 · 283 pieces
6616 Rocket Dragster2000 · 147 pieces
6573 Arctic Expedition2000 · 121 pieces
3439 Spy Runner2000 · 119 pieces
6477 Firefighter's Lift Truck2000 · 114 pieces
6714 Speed Dragster2000 · 79 pieces
6586 Polar Scout2000 · 56 pieces








