Is 5948 the same as 2879?

The key figures are identical: 196 pieces, 81 unique parts and five minifigures.

Which colours does it use?

Mostly black, light grey, tan and dark grey.

When was it released?

It came out in 1998 in the Adventurers line, Desert sub-theme.

Adventurers Desert

LEGO® Desert Expedition

Number 5948 holds the same Desert Expedition as set 2879: five minifigures, 196 pieces and an adventure in the sand. This page lists the complete parts.

Set number: 5948
Year: 1998
Pieces: 196
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Desert
Different parts: 89

What can I build with it?

Parts list 89

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (3)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 5

Harry Cane fig-0001955 pieces × 1
Lord Sam Sinister fig-0004644 pieces × 1
Baron Von Barron fig-0006295 pieces × 1
Dr. Charles Lightning with Backpack fig-0022245 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head) fig-0022296 pieces × 1

Description

Same adventure, different number

It is not unusual for a brick model to carry several numbers, and the reason is usually different packaging or a different sales route. Desert Expedition 5948 matches 2879 in year, piece count and figures. If you are hunting for a particular copy, it is worth searching under both numbers, especially in second-hand listings, where the description may quote one or the other. That helps most when you are unsure which version exactly is in front of you.

A crew of five

Five minifigures is a generous cast for a set this size. It belongs to the Adventurers line, where explorers and treasure seekers cross deserts, jungles and ruins. With a whole crew you can stage scenes in which everyone has a job: keeping watch, reading maps, hauling gear. For children who love telling stories, extra figures are often more exciting than one larger vehicle. Small stories grow out of that setup naturally and keep developing from one play session to the next.

Black, grey and sand

The main colours are black, light grey, tan and dark grey. Together they give a muted desert look that mixes well with other Adventurers sets. Of the 196 pieces, 81 are different, which points to plenty of special elements. While building that means more variety, and when checking a used set it calls for more care. The parts list on this page shows every colour and quantity so gaps are easy to spot. Missing parts then show up before you start building rather than on the last page of the instructions.

Building on what you have

Once Desert Expedition is built, you can put its parts to new use. Tan and grey bricks suit ruins, rocks and camps. The "What can I build?" tool checks which sets are possible with your collection and helps you turn one small set into several ideas. That way you keep the collector value while still being free to rebuild. You can also rebuild the original model whenever you like, as long as you keep the parts sorted.

FAQ

Is 5948 the same as 2879?: The key figures are identical: 196 pieces, 81 unique parts and five minifigures.
Which colours does it use?: Mostly black, light grey, tan and dark grey.
When was it released?: It came out in 1998 in the Adventurers line, Desert sub-theme.

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