LEGO Set 6837 Cosmic Creeper: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6837
Release year	1998
Piece count	59
Minifigures	1
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Insectoids
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6837 Cosmic Creeper, released in 1998 as part of the Space line, has 59 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 43 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 6837

The inventory of set 6837 lists 59 pieces, spare parts excluded: 43 different lots (one shape in one color) for 41 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6837

Main color: dark gray, making up 29% of the parts, followed by blue (27%) and black (24%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Gray	17	29%
Blue	16	27%
Black	14	24%
Trans-Neon Green	7	12%
Trans-Green	3	5.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	10	17%
Wheels and Tyres	6	10%
Plates Special	5	8.5%
Tiles Special	4	6.8%
Supports, Girders and Cranes	4	6.8%
Bricks Sloped	4	6.8%

Most common parts in set 6837

Part	Color	Quantity
Support Leg Small [Insectoids] 30211	Dark Gray	4
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Trans-Neon Green	2
Plate 2 x 12 2445	Dark Gray	2
Wheel Hard Plastic Medium (35mm D. x 31mm) 2593	Blue	2
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Black	2
Dome Hemisphere 4 x 4 Multifaceted 30208	Trans-Green	2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 4 x 4 disk at 90 degrees 30209	Blue	2
Plate 2 x 8 3034	Dark Gray	2
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Dark Gray	2
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641	Black	2

30 of the 41 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

No part in set 6837 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6837 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6837 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
2965 Hornet Scout	34%	73	1998
6905 Bi-Wing Blaster	34%	114	1998
2964 Space Spider	25%	46	1998

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 6837 within its line

With 59 pieces, set 6837 ranks #76 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #181. That is less than half the average Space set size.

Included minifigures

Danny Longlegs / Corporal Steel with Black Shoulder ArmorQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6837 Cosmic Creeper have?

LEGO set 6837 Cosmic Creeper has 59 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 6837 released?

Set 6837 Cosmic Creeper was released in 1998 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6837?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6837 Cosmic Creeper: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6837?

The instructions for LEGO set 6837 Cosmic Creeper can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6837.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6837?

Dark gray, with 17 out of 59 pieces, or 29%. Next come blue (27%) and black (24%).

How many different parts does set 6837 contain?

Set 6837 has 43 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 41 part shapes. Most common part: Support Leg Small [Insectoids] in dark gray, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 6837 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6837?

Set 2965 Hornet Scout, released in 1998: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.