LEGO Town 6596 Wave Master

Specifications
| Set number | 6596 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1995 |
| Piece count | 134 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Town |
| Subtheme | Classic Town |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 6596 Wave Master, released in 1995 as part of the Town line, has 134 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 76 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 6596
The inventory of set 6596 lists 134 pieces, spare parts excluded: 76 different lots (one shape in one color) for 62 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 6596
Main color: black, making up 40% of the parts, followed by white (16%) and red (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54 | 40% | |
| White | 21 | 16% | |
| Red | 18 | 13% | |
| Light Gray | 18 | 13% | |
| Trans-Red | 6 | 4.5% | |
| Yellow | 5 | 3.7% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 4 | 3% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 4 | 3% | |
| Blue | 3 | 2.2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 46 | 34% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 16 | 12% | |
| Plates Special | 14 | 10% | |
| Tiles | 7 | 5.2% | |
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 6 | 4.5% | |
| Bricks | 6 | 4.5% |
Most common parts in set 6596
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Trans-Red | 6 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Red | 4 |
| Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single 3139 | Black | 4 |
| Wheel 8 x 6 4624 | White | 4 |
| Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin 6014a | White | 4 |
| Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015 | Black | 4 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540 | Black | 3 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654 | Black | 3 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Yellow | 3 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Black | 3 |
56 of the 62 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 6596
One part shape in set 6596 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 6596-1 169595 |
Rebuilding set 6596 from another set
Share of the parts of set 6596 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 Jailbreak Joe | 35% | 190 | 1995 |
| 6545 Search N' Rescue | 35% | 291 | 1996 |
| 2147 Dragon Fly | 34% | 183 | 1997 |
| 6472 Gas N' Wash Express | 34% | 474 | 2001 |
| 6334 Wave Jump Racers | 31% | 181 | 1996 |
No similarly sized set goes above 35%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 6596 within its line
With 134 pieces, set 6596 ranks #92 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #52.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Tomas Kralicek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Included minifigures
Racer, Blue Jacket with Octan Logo, Blue Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 6596 Wave Master have?
LEGO set 6596 Wave Master has 134 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Town theme.
What year was LEGO set 6596 released?
Set 6596 Wave Master was released in 1995 and belongs to the Town theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 6596?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6596 Wave Master: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 6596?
The instructions for LEGO set 6596 Wave Master can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6596.
What is the main color of LEGO set 6596?
Black, with 54 out of 134 pieces, or 40%. Next come white (16%) and red (13%).
How many different parts does set 6596 contain?
Set 6596 has 76 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 62 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 1 in trans-red, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 6596 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 6596-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6596?
Set 1786 Jailbreak Joe, released in 1995: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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