LEGO Set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6559
Release year	1997
Piece count	354
Minifigures	4
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Divers
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty, released in 1997 as part of the Town line, has 354 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 186 different lots, across 19 colors.

Inventory of set 6559

The inventory of set 6559 lists 354 pieces, spare parts excluded: 186 different lots (one shape in one color) for 153 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6559

Main color: white, making up 32% of the parts, followed by black (15%) and light gray (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	113	32%
Black	52	15%
Light Gray	47	13%
Yellow	34	9.6%
Blue	19	5.4%
Dark Gray	15	4.2%
Trans-Neon Green	13	3.7%
Red	12	3.4%
Trans-Green	10	2.8%
Trans-Clear	7	2%
Other colors (9)	30	8.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	39	11%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	36	10%
Bricks Sloped	34	9.6%
Plates Special	27	7.6%
Bricks	21	5.9%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	21	5.9%

Most common parts in set 6559

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	13
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs 6126a	Trans-Green	10
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top 3957a	White	9
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	White	8
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	7
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019	White	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Light Gray	6
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	White	6
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	5
Plate 1 x 6 3666	White	5

125 of the 153 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 6559

2 part shapes in set 6559 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, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6559-1 71448
Torso Wetsuit with Divers Dolphin Logo and Yellow Triangles Print, Black Arms, Yellow Hands 973c03h01pr0097	Blue

Rebuilding set 6559 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6559 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6560 Diving Expedition Explorer	36%	478	1997
6441 Deep Reef Refuge	31%	446	1997
6558 Shark Cage Cove	27%	198	1997

No similarly sized set goes above 36%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6559 within its line

With 354 pieces, set 6559 ranks #20 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #25.

Included minifigures

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty have?

LEGO set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty has 354 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6559 released?

Set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty was released in 1997 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6559?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6559?

The instructions for LEGO set 6559 Deep Sea Bounty can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6559.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6559?

White, with 113 out of 354 pieces, or 32%. Next come black (15%) and light gray (13%).

How many different parts does set 6559 contain?

Set 6559 has 186 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 153 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-neon green, with 13 copies.

Does LEGO set 6559 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6559-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6559?

Set 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer, released in 1997: it supplies 36%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.