LEGO Set 6558 Shark Cage Cove: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6558
Release year	1997
Piece count	198
Minifigures	2
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Divers
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6558 Shark Cage Cove, released in 1997 as part of the Town line, has 198 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 109 different lots, across 20 colors.

Inventory of set 6558

The inventory of set 6558 lists 198 pieces, spare parts excluded: 109 different lots (one shape in one color) for 94 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6558

Main color: light gray, making up 21% of the parts, followed by white (17%) and black (9.1%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	42	21%
White	34	17%
Black	18	9.1%
Blue	17	8.6%
Green	16	8.1%
Red	12	6.1%
Yellow	12	6.1%
Chrome Gold	8	4%
Trans-Green	8	4%
Dark Gray	5	2.5%
Other colors (10)	24	12%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	23	12%
Bricks Sloped	22	11%
Minifig Accessories	18	9.1%
Bricks	17	8.6%
Plates Special	14	7.1%
Plates	12	6.1%

Most common parts in set 6558

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Light Gray	8
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	6
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	Light Gray	6
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs 6126a	Trans-Green	6
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 2423	Green	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	White	4
Brick 1 x 3 3622	White	4
Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thin] 59275	Blue	4
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	4
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	3

78 of the 94 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 6558

One part shape in set 6558 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 1 for Set 6558-1 71447

Rebuilding set 6558 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6558 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6559 Deep Sea Bounty	48%	354	1997
6560 Diving Expedition Explorer	43%	478	1997
6441 Deep Reef Refuge	36%	446	1997

No similarly sized set goes above 48%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6558 within its line

With 198 pieces, set 6558 ranks #56 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #47.

Included minifigures

Diver, Man, Blue Wetsuit, Black Helmet with Mask, Airtank, MoustacheQuantity : 2
Marine Explorer, White Shirt with Fish, Blue Cap, Yellow Life Vest, SunglassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6558 Shark Cage Cove have?

LEGO set 6558 Shark Cage Cove has 198 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6558 released?

Set 6558 Shark Cage Cove was released in 1997 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6558?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6558 Shark Cage Cove: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6558?

The instructions for LEGO set 6558 Shark Cage Cove can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6558.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6558?

Light gray, with 42 out of 198 pieces, or 21%. Next come white (17%) and black (9.1%).

How many different parts does set 6558 contain?

Set 6558 has 109 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 94 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 in light gray, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 6558 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6558-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6558?

Set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty, released in 1997: it supplies 48%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.