LEGO Set 6982 Explorien Starship: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6982
Release year	1996
Piece count	663
Minifigures	4
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Exploriens
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6982 Explorien Starship, released in 1996 as part of the Space line, has 663 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 183 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 6982

The inventory of set 6982 lists 662 pieces, spare parts excluded: 183 different lots (one shape in one color) for 151 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6982

Main color: white, making up 50% of the parts, followed by black (34%) and trans-neon green (7.1%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	333	50%
Black	224	34%
Trans-Neon Green	47	7.1%
Light Gray	30	4.5%
Trans-Dark Blue	12	1.8%
Dark Gray	3	0.5%
Yellow	3	0.5%
Red	2	0.3%
Blue	1	0.2%
Trans-Red	1	0.2%
Other colors (1)	1	0.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	185	28%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	92	14%
Bricks Sloped	63	9.5%
Bricks	57	8.6%
Tiles	40	6%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	40	6%

Most common parts in set 6982

Part	Color	Quantity
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] 4275b	Black	18
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	17
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	17
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740	Trans-Neon Green	17
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	16
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers and Hollow Studs 4276b	White	16
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	14
Brick 1 x 2 3004	White	12
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top 4531	White	12
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Light Gray	11

120 of the 151 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 6982 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6982 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6982 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10129 Rebel Snowspeeder	28%	1,457	2003
10274 ECTO-1	28%	2,352	2020
10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery	28%	2,355	2021
75098 Assault on Hoth	28%	2,144	2016
21349 Tuxedo Cat	26%	1,710	2024

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6982 within its line

With 663 pieces, set 6982 ranks #9 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #13. That is 2.4 times the average Space set size.

Included minifigures

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6982 Explorien Starship have?

LEGO set 6982 Explorien Starship has 663 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 6982 released?

Set 6982 Explorien Starship was released in 1996 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6982?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6982 Explorien Starship: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6982?

The instructions for LEGO set 6982 Explorien Starship can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6982.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6982?

White, with 333 out of 662 pieces, or 50%. Next come black (34%) and trans-neon green (7.1%).

How many different parts does set 6982 contain?

Set 6982 has 183 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 151 part shapes. Most common part: Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] in black, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 6982 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 6982?

Set 10129 Rebel Snowspeeder, released in 2003: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.