How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

The Black Seas Barracuda has 915 pieces, 139 of them different, and comes with eight minifigures.

Which theme does it belong to?

It is part of the first generation of Pirates and was released in 1989 as one of the bigger models in the line.

Can I use the bricks for other builds?

Yes. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other models are possible with the bricks you own.

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LEGO® Black Seas Barracuda

The Black Seas Barracuda is a big pirate ship from 1989, released during the first Pirates line from LEGO®. With 915 pieces and eight minifigures it was one of the flagship models of the range.

Set number: 6285
Year: 1989
Pieces: 915
Minifigures: 8
Theme: Pirates I
Different parts: 181

What can I build with it?

Parts list 181

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 (5)

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

Minifigures 8

Pirate - Blue Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Black Tricorne fig-0003824 pieces × 1
Pirate - Blue Jacket, White Legs, Brown Bicorne, 3626b fig-0010734 pieces × 1
Pirate - Blue Stripes, Blue Legs, Red Bandana, Gold Belt Buckle, 3626b fig-0050994 pieces × 1
Pirate - Blue Stripes, White Legs, Red Bandana, Gold Belt Buckle, 3626b fig-0051244 pieces × 1
Pirate - Red Stripes, Blue Legs, Blue Bandana fig-0051494 pieces × 1
Pirate - Red Stripes, White Legs, Blue Bandana fig-0051564 pieces × 1
Pirate - Captain, Light Gray Hook, Bicorne with Skull, 3626b fig-0052625 pieces × 1
Pirate - Female, White Legs, Blue Bandana, 3626b fig-0055334 pieces × 1

Description

The pirates' answer to the fortress

In the early Pirates theme the soldiers held their forts while the pirates sailed the seas, and the Barracuda is the big vessel on the pirate side. It has a dark hull, several masts and plenty of open deck. At 915 pieces it sits among the larger sets of its year, the sort of model that children tended to wish for at birthdays or holidays rather than pick up on an ordinary shopping trip.

A palette of black, yellow and brown

The colours do much of the storytelling here. Black covers the hull and superstructure, yellow picks out trim and equipment, brown stands in for timber, barrels and masts, and light grey supplies cannon and fittings. With 139 different parts the mix is quite varied, which is why collectors who want to restore or extend pirate ships from this era still look at it today. It also gives builders a useful stock of dark pieces for projects of their own.

Crew and display

Eight minifigures make a generous crew for a single ship. You can stage boarding parties, watch changes and shore leave without borrowing figures from other sets. If you plan to display the ship, spreading the crew along the deck underlines the scale of the model. If you prefer to play, the deck offers enough room for sword fights and hidden treasure, though a build that is more than thirty years old deserves a gentle touch.

Reusing what you have

This page lists every part grouped by colour, which helps when you are checking a second-hand copy for completeness or hunting for a single replacement piece. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other models your existing bricks could make. The many black and brown parts in particular suit custom ships, castles or harbour scenes, in case you would rather not keep the Barracuda standing in its original form. That way the ship stays useful as a parts source even after a rebuild.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: The Black Seas Barracuda has 915 pieces, 139 of them different, and comes with eight minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?: It is part of the first generation of Pirates and was released in 1989 as one of the bigger models in the line.
Can I use the bricks for other builds?: Yes. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other models are possible with the bricks you own.

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