LEGO Set 6899 Nebula Outpost: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6899
Release year	1996
Piece count	159
Minifigures	2
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Exploriens
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6899 Nebula Outpost, released in 1996 as part of the Space line, has 159 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 75 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 6899

The inventory of set 6899 lists 159 pieces, spare parts excluded: 75 different lots (one shape in one color) for 65 part shapes.

Colors of set 6899

Main color: black, making up 52% of the parts, followed by white (24%) and trans-neon green (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	83	52%
White	38	24%
Trans-Neon Green	20	13%
Trans-Dark Blue	9	5.7%
Dark Gray	2	1.3%
Yellow	2	1.3%
Light Gray	1	0.6%
Trans-Red	1	0.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	45	28%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	23	14%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	18	11%
Tiles	9	5.7%
Bricks Round and Cones	8	5%
Bricks	7	4.4%

Most common parts in set 6899

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Black	7
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	7
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Trans-Neon Green	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	5
Panel 3 x 2 x 6 2466	White	4
Windscreen 4 x 4 x 4 1/3 Helicopter 2483	Trans-Dark Blue	4
Plate 2 x 3 3021	White	4
Tile 1 x 2 with Arrow Short Yellow without Black Border Print 3069bpr0038	Black	4
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base 3937	White	4

53 of the 65 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 6899 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6899 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6899 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6958 Android Base	35%	275	1996
1737 Scorpion Detector	33%	198	1996
6938 Scorpion Detector	33%	199	1996
1793 Space Station Zenon	28%	352	1995
76187 Venom	28%	565	2021

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 6899 within its line

With 159 pieces, set 6899 ranks #57 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #55.

Included minifigures

Exploriens Spaceman, with Radio on BeltQuantity : 1
Exploriens Spaceman, with Breathing ApparatusQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6899 Nebula Outpost have?

LEGO set 6899 Nebula Outpost has 159 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 6899 released?

Set 6899 Nebula Outpost was released in 1996 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6899?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6899 Nebula Outpost: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6899?

The instructions for LEGO set 6899 Nebula Outpost can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6899.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6899?

Black, with 83 out of 159 pieces, or 52%. Next come white (24%) and trans-neon green (13%).

How many different parts does set 6899 contain?

Set 6899 has 75 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 65 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 4 in black, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 6899 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 6899?

Set 6958 Android Base, released in 1996: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.