How many pieces does the Crab have?

Set 6140-1 has 78 pieces, 32 of them different, plus one minifigure.

Which theme is it from?

Aquazone, in the Stingrays sub-range, released in 1998.

Does it match Sea Creeper?

Yes, both use black, dark grey, red and neon green, so they look like a pair.

Aquazone Stingrays

LEGO® Crab

The Crab is part of the Aquazone Stingrays range and was released in 1998 with 78 pieces and one minifigure. Black, dark grey, red and trans-neon green give it a rather sinister look.

Set number: 6140
Year: 1998
Pieces: 78
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Stingrays
Different parts: 34

What can I build with it?

Parts list 34

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (1)

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

Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud 6141 Trans-Neon Green No longer produced · last seen 2023 × 1

Minifigures 1

Stingray 3 fig-0007304 pieces × 1

Description

A crab-shaped sea machine

Rather than a standard submarine, this set builds a vehicle shaped like a crab. That fits the Stingrays, who played the villains against the other Aquazone groups and liked animal-inspired designs. With 78 pieces the model is modest in size, but its silhouette is distinctive and easy to spot on a shelf. For such a small set, the idea behind it deserves as much attention as the piece count. It also shows how playful the theme could be.

A glowing palette

Black and dark grey make up the body, red adds highlights, and the trans-neon green elements give the model its slightly unreal glow. There are 32 different parts among the 78 pieces, which is a decent variety for a set this size. The parts list here shows every element with its colour and quantity, which is useful if you are hunting for neon pieces that rarely turn up in other themes. Red is used sparingly, which makes it stand out more.

Play and rebuild

The single minifigure fits into the crab and can either explore or cause trouble below the waves. Because the piece count is low, the set is quick to take apart and rework, perhaps alongside Sea Creeper, which shares the same colour scheme. Two models with a matching palette make a small fleet without any extra purchases. Swapping parts between the two is quick, and the result is a surprisingly varied pair. Children who love sea creatures will find a story ready-made.

Checking your collection

If you collect Aquazone, the parts list helps you compare the set with your own box of bricks. The What can I build? tool shows which other sets your existing pieces could cover. That turns a small 1998 set into an easy starting point for your own models. You can also see which colours and part types could be reused later without buying anything new, and which pieces might be better sold on.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Crab have?: Set 6140-1 has 78 pieces, 32 of them different, plus one minifigure.
Which theme is it from?: Aquazone, in the Stingrays sub-range, released in 1998.
Does it match Sea Creeper?: Yes, both use black, dark grey, red and neon green, so they look like a pair.

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