LEGO Set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6544
Release year	1995
Piece count	348
Minifigures	2
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Launch Command
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2, released in 1995 as part of the Town line, has 348 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 169 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 6544

The inventory of set 6544 lists 348 pieces, spare parts excluded: 169 different lots (one shape in one color) for 125 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6544

Main color: white, making up 29% of the parts, followed by light gray (23%) and black (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	102	29%
Light Gray	79	23%
Black	58	17%
Blue	53	15%
Yellow	15	4.3%
Red	10	2.9%
Trans-Red	9	2.6%
Dark Gray	6	1.7%
Trans-Light Blue	5	1.4%
Trans-Yellow	4	1.1%
Other colors (3)	5	1.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	84	24%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	36	10%
Wheels and Tyres	26	7.5%
Bricks Sloped	21	6%
Tiles	18	5.2%
Plates Special	16	4.6%

Most common parts in set 6544

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 4 3710	White	9
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Red	8
Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 2582	White	6
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single 3139	Black	6
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Light Gray	6
Hinge Tile 1 x 4 4625	White	6
Tyre Smooth Small with White Hollow Fixed Center (Space Shuttle Wheel) 6230	Black	6
Plate 1 x 6 3666	White	5
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Blue	5
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 4 x 4 Double with 4 x 2 Recessed 4854	Light Gray	5

100 of the 125 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 6544

2 part shapes in set 6544 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, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers and Outside Thread Grooves 6048c	Black
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6544-1 169655

Rebuilding set 6544 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6544 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6339 Shuttle Launch Pad	56%	565	1995
10159 City Airport	30%	914	2004

No similarly sized set goes above 56%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6544 within its line

With 348 pieces, set 6544 ranks #24 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #24.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Robert Paciorek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Launch Command Ground Crew, Blue Jumpsuit, Red Cap, HeadsetQuantity : 2
Astronaut, White, Helmet with Large Chrome Gold Visor, HeadsetQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2 have?

LEGO set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2 has 348 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6544 released?

Set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2 was released in 1995 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6544?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6544?

The instructions for LEGO set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6544.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6544?

White, with 102 out of 348 pieces, or 29%. Next come light gray (23%) and black (17%).

How many different parts does set 6544 contain?

Set 6544 has 169 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 125 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 4 in white, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 6544 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers and Outside Thread Grooves.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6544?

Set 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad, released in 1995: it supplies 56%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.