How many minifigures come with River Expedition?

The set includes 7 minifigures and 319 pieces in total.

When was it released?

It came out in 1999 as part of the Adventurers jungle line.

Which colours are most common?

Light grey, black, white and red are the main colours. The parts list on this page shows the exact split.

Adventurers Jungle

LEGO® River Expedition

River Expedition (5976) comes from the Adventurers jungle line and was released in 1999. It has 319 pieces and 7 minifigures. Below you can browse the full parts list and see what else the pieces could become.

Set number: 5976
Year: 1999
Pieces: 319
Minifigures: 7
Theme: Jungle
Different parts: 145

What can I build with it?

Parts list 145

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 (4)

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

Minifigures 7

Johnny Thunder (Desert) fig-0003594 pieces × 1
Max Villano with Backpack fig-0006225 pieces × 1
Dr. Charles Lightning fig-0006314 pieces × 1
Achu fig-0011195 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head) fig-0022296 pieces × 1
Señor (Senor) Palomar fig-0022514 pieces × 1
Gabarros fig-0022525 pieces × 1

Description

An expedition on the water

The set centres on a team pushing its way along a jungle river. It comes from the Adventurers range, which mixes explorers, vehicles and ruins. Seven minifigures is a generous cast for 319 pieces, enough to field a whole party along with some rivals. As a result the set is less about a single model and more about storytelling: each figure gets a role on the bank or on board, and the scenes can be rearranged as often as you like.

Grey kit with red highlights

Light grey, black, white and red dominate the part mix. That suits an expedition packed with equipment, tools and machinery, while red brings some colour to the otherwise sober greys. With 110 different part types the variety is high, mostly because of the many small accessories needed for seven figures. Pieces like these are in demand for older sets and are the most likely to be missing, so it is worth studying the list closely before you buy a used copy.

Who it suits

Adventurers collectors get a compact 1999 piece that sits comfortably beside other jungle sets. Anyone who mainly wants to play benefits from the many figures and the flexible layout. On a display shelf it is more of a supporting act, yet combined with ruins and temples it can build a scene with real depth. The build itself is done in a reasonable amount of time, and it also works for newcomers who want a solid pack of parts to start with.

Reusing the pieces

Once you add River Expedition to your collection, “What can I build?” on Bricoria shows which other sets your parts could make. The many grey and black bricks suit vehicles, ruins or bases. The 110 different part types are especially useful because they cover plenty of shapes beyond standard bricks. This page lists everything with colours and quantities, so you can check the contents against your own stock one element at a time.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with River Expedition?: The set includes 7 minifigures and 319 pieces in total.
When was it released?: It came out in 1999 as part of the Adventurers jungle line.
Which colours are most common?: Light grey, black, white and red are the main colours. The parts list on this page shows the exact split.

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