LEGO 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	6560
Release year	1997
Piece count	478
Minifigures	5
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Divers
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer, released in 1997 as part of the Town line, has 478 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 210 different lots, across 17 colors.

Inventory of set 6560

The inventory of set 6560 lists 478 pieces, spare parts excluded: 210 different lots (one shape in one color) for 169 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6560

Main color: black, making up 23% of the parts, followed by light gray (21%) and white (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	109	23%
Light Gray	101	21%
White	81	17%
Yellow	41	8.6%
Red	40	8.4%
Blue	35	7.3%
Dark Gray	14	2.9%
Green	12	2.5%
Trans-Green	11	2.3%
Trans-Yellow	8	1.7%
Other colors (7)	24	5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	56	12%
Bricks	46	9.6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	46	9.6%
Bricks Sloped	43	9%
Plates Special	31	6.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	24	5%

Most common parts in set 6560

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle 2921	Black	16
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	13
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs 6126a	Trans-Green	9
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Gray	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Gray	7
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	White	6
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	6
Plant, Sea Grass 30093	Green	6
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	Light Gray	6
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019	Light Gray	6

133 of the 169 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 6560

One part shape in set 6560 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, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6560-1 71450

Rebuilding set 6560 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6560 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6441 Deep Reef Refuge	34%	446	1997
6559 Deep Sea Bounty	27%	354	1997

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6560 within its line

With 478 pieces, set 6560 ranks #9 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #12. That is 2.6 times the average Town set size.

Included minifigures

Diver, Man, Red Wetsuit, Black Helmet with Mask, Airtank, Printed White HairQuantity : 2
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Diver, Man, Red Wetsuit, Black Helmet with Mask, Airtank, StubbleQuantity : 2
Marine Explorer, Red Shirt with Divers Logo, Black Legs, Red Cap, Glasses and HeadsetQuantity : 1
Marine Explorer, Red Shirt with Divers Logo, Red Legs, Black Cap, Yellow Life Vest, HeadsetQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer have?

LEGO set 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer has 478 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6560 released?

Set 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer was released in 1997 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6560?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6560?

The instructions for LEGO set 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6560.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6560?

Black, with 109 out of 478 pieces, or 23%. Next come light gray (21%) and white (17%).

How many different parts does set 6560 contain?

Set 6560 has 210 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 169 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle in black, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 6560 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6560-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6560?

Set 6441 Deep Reef Refuge, released in 1997: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.