LEGO Set 6938 Scorpion Detector: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6938
Release year	1996
Piece count	199
Minifigures	2
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Exploriens
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6938 Scorpion Detector, released in 1996 as part of the Space line, has 199 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 101 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 6938

The inventory of set 6938 lists 199 pieces, spare parts excluded: 101 different lots (one shape in one color) for 87 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6938

Main color: white, making up 43% of the parts, followed by black (37%) and trans-neon green (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	86	43%
Black	74	37%
Trans-Neon Green	22	11%
Trans-Dark Blue	7	3.5%
Light Gray	2	1%
Dark Gray	2	1%
Yellow	2	1%
Trans-Red	1	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	43	22%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	27	14%
Bricks Sloped	19	9.5%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	16	8%
Bricks Special	9	4.5%
Plates Special	9	4.5%

Most common parts in set 6938

Part	Color	Quantity
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740	Trans-Neon Green	11
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	8
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin 2458	White	6
Wheel Hard Plastic Medium (35mm D. x 31mm) 2593	Black	6
Plate 2 x 3 3021	White	6
Plate 2 x 2 3022	White	5
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Black	4
Plate 2 x 10 3832	White	4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] 4275b	White	4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers and Hollow Studs 4276b	White	4

70 of the 87 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 6938 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6938 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6938 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
1737 Scorpion Detector	100%	198	1996
6982 Explorien Starship	67%	663	1996
6958 Android Base	37%	275	1996
6899 Nebula Outpost	26%	159	1996
6289 Red Beard Runner	26%	711	1996

Set 1737 Scorpion Detector supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 6938 within its line

With 199 pieces, set 6938 ranks #49 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #44.

Included minifigures

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6938 Scorpion Detector have?

LEGO set 6938 Scorpion Detector has 199 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 6938 released?

Set 6938 Scorpion Detector was released in 1996 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6938?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6938 Scorpion Detector: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6938?

The instructions for LEGO set 6938 Scorpion Detector can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6938.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6938?

White, with 86 out of 199 pieces, or 43%. Next come black (37%) and trans-neon green (11%).

How many different parts does set 6938 contain?

Set 6938 has 101 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 87 part shapes. Most common part: Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] in trans-neon green, with 11 copies.

Does LEGO set 6938 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 6938?

Set 1737 Scorpion Detector, released in 1996: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.