LEGO Set 6856 Planetary Decoder: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6856
Release year	1996
Piece count	81
Minifigures	1
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Exploriens
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6856 Planetary Decoder, released in 1996 as part of the Space line, has 81 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 55 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 6856

The inventory of set 6856 lists 81 pieces, spare parts excluded: 55 different lots (one shape in one color) for 48 part shapes.

Colors of set 6856

Main color: black, making up 43% of the parts, followed by white (35%) and trans-neon green (9.9%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	35	43%
White	28	35%
Trans-Neon Green	8	9.9%
Trans-Dark Blue	3	3.7%
Light Gray	1	1.2%
Trans-Red	1	1.2%
Dark Gray	1	1.2%
Yellow	1	1.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	14	17%
Plates	10	12%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	10	12%
Plates Special	9	11%
Transportation - Sea and Air	4	4.9%
Supports, Girders and Cranes	4	4.9%

Most common parts in set 6856

Part	Color	Quantity
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] 4275b	Black	4
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Black	3
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	White	3
Panel 3 x 5 Solar / Deltoid with Clip [Hexagonal] 30034	White	2
Wedge Plate 8 x 6 x 2/3 with Grille 30036	White	2
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2 3479	White	2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2 3479	Black	2
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Black	2
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Black	2

39 of the 48 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 6856 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6856 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6856 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6958 Android Base	53%	275	1996
1737 Scorpion Detector	42%	198	1996
6938 Scorpion Detector	42%	199	1996
6899 Nebula Outpost	38%	159	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 53%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6856 within its line

With 81 pieces, set 6856 ranks #71 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #77. That is less than half the average Space set size.

Included minifigures

Exploriens Spaceman, with Radio on BeltQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6856 Planetary Decoder have?

LEGO set 6856 Planetary Decoder has 81 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 6856 released?

Set 6856 Planetary Decoder was released in 1996 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6856?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6856 Planetary Decoder: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6856?

The instructions for LEGO set 6856 Planetary Decoder can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6856.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6856?

Black, with 35 out of 81 pieces, or 43%. Next come white (35%) and trans-neon green (9.9%).

How many different parts does set 6856 contain?

Set 6856 has 55 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 48 part shapes. Most common part: Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] in black, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 6856 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 6856?

Set 6958 Android Base, released in 1996: it supplies 53%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.