LEGO 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	6873
Release year	2012
Piece count	296
Minifigures	3
Theme	Super Heroes Marvel
Subtheme	Spider-Man
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush, released in 2012 as part of the Super Heroes Marvel line, has 296 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 112 different lots, across 18 colors.

Inventory of set 6873

The inventory of set 6873 lists 296 pieces, spare parts excluded: 112 different lots (one shape in one color) for 104 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6873

Main color: black, making up 39% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (15%) and light bluish gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	115	39%
Dark Bluish Gray	45	15%
Light Bluish Gray	36	12%
Trans-Light Blue	27	9.1%
Medium Blue	16	5.4%
White	15	5.1%
Lime	8	2.7%
Trans-Brown	7	2.4%
Blue	7	2.4%
Trans-Red	4	1.4%
Other colors (8)	14	4.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	32	11%
Bricks	30	10%
Bricks Round and Cones	28	9.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	26	8.8%
Plates	17	5.7%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	16	5.4%

Most common parts in set 6873

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Trans-Light Blue	22
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Bluish Gray	11
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Lime	8
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and 2 Fingers On Ends, with Hole, 9 Teeth 30554b	Black	8
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Black	7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Black	6
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder 3245c	Black	6
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Medium Blue	6
Brick Wedged 2 x 2 Facet 87620	Black	6
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 32013	Black	5

91 of the 104 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 6873

6 part shapes in set 6873 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, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Dr Octopus (Doc Ock), Dual Sided, Red Sunglasses / Red Lenses Flapped Up Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr0967	Light Nougat
Torso Muscles Outline with Dragon Print (Iron Fist), Green Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c31h02pr2049	Green
Sticker Sheet for Set 6873 -1 10868
Comic Book, Super Heroes, Marvel, Issue 5 6013294
Minifig Head Iron Fist, White Pointed Eyes, Light Nougat Face, Smirk Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0968	Yellow
Torso Armor with Lime Circles Print (Doc Ock), Light Bluish Gray Arms, Black Hands 973c14h03pr2048	Light Bluish Gray

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 6873 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 6873 within its line

With 296 pieces, set 6873 ranks #144 out of 303 Super Heroes Marvel sets in our database, which have an average of 423 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #94.

Included minifigures

Spider-ManQuantity : 1
Iron FistQuantity : 1
Dr. Octopus / Doc Ock with Red Sunglasses and Light Bluish Gray SuitQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush have?

LEGO set 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush has 296 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Super Heroes Marvel theme.

What year was LEGO set 6873 released?

Set 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush was released in 2012 and belongs to the Super Heroes Marvel theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6873?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6873?

The instructions for LEGO set 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6873.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6873?

Black, with 115 out of 296 pieces, or 39%. Next come dark bluish gray (15%) and light bluish gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 6873 contain?

Set 6873 has 112 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 104 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in trans-light blue, with 22 copies.

Does LEGO set 6873 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Dr Octopus (Doc Ock), Dual Sided, Red Sunglasses / Red Lenses Flapped Up Print [Hollow Stud].