How many pieces and minifigures are in Hemlock Stronghold?

It has 220 pieces, 75 of them unique, plus 5 minifigures.

Which theme does it belong to?

It is part of the Castle theme, in the Dark Forest line from 1996.

Which colours are used the most?

Mostly black, light grey, brown and red. The parts list shows the exact split.

Castle Dark Forest

LEGO® Hemlock Stronghold

Hemlock Stronghold is a 1996 set from the Dark Forest line of the Castle theme. With 220 pieces and 5 minifigures it is a compact build for castle fans and collectors.

Set number: 6046
Year: 1996
Pieces: 220
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Dark Forest
Different parts: 93

What can I build with it?

Parts list 93

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 (9)

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

Minifigures 5

Knight (Royal Knights) - Black Legs, Dark Gray Neck-Protector fig-0003494 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head) fig-0022296 pieces × 1
Forestman Archer (Dark Forest) - Green Hat fig-0068806 pieces × 1
Forestman Archer (Dark Forest) - Brown Hat fig-0068816 pieces × 1
Knight (Royal Knights) - Red Legs fig-0071094 pieces × 1

Description

What the set represents

The Dark Forest line was one of the factions in LEGO® Castle during the mid-nineties, built around outlaws who live hidden among the trees. This stronghold fits that idea: it is less a royal palace than a defensible hideout. At 220 pieces the model is modest in size, so it can be built in a single sitting and displayed without taking over a shelf. If you like staging old-school medieval scenes, it gives you a backdrop that still looks right next to the bigger castles of the same period.

A dark, earthy palette

Black, light grey, brown and red make up the main colours. Black and grey form the walls and towers, brown suggests timber, and red adds small accents. It is a typical nineties castle mix and gives the model plenty of character straight away. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements come in which colour. With 75 different parts, the variety is respectable for a set this size, since many of the specialist pieces appear only once or twice.

Built for play or display

Five minifigures is a generous crew for 220 pieces, so you can man the walls and stage a skirmish straight out of the box. The set works equally well as a shelf piece: small enough for a single ledge, detailed enough to catch the eye. Because it dates from 1996, it is also a nostalgia pick for many builders, and one you can track down second-hand and check against the complete parts list before you buy, so nothing is missing when it arrives.

Reusing the bricks

If you already own the set or some of its bricks, the “What can I build?” tool on Bricoria shows which other models your parts allow. The dark bricks and brown elements are handy for custom castles, ruins or woodland hideouts. The full parts list here also makes it easy to order individual missing pieces rather than hunting for a whole replacement set. It also pairs well with other Castle sets you may own.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures are in Hemlock Stronghold?: It has 220 pieces, 75 of them unique, plus 5 minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?: It is part of the Castle theme, in the Dark Forest line from 1996.
Which colours are used the most?: Mostly black, light grey, brown and red. The parts list shows the exact split.

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