How many pieces does the Red Beard Runner have?

Set 6289 contains 711 pieces, 142 of them different, plus 7 minifigures.

Which year was it released?

It came out in 1996 as part of the Pirates range, listed in the catalogue as Pirates I.

Can I compare the parts with my own collection?

Yes. The parts list on this page shows every element, and the “What can I build?” tool checks how much of it you already own.

Pirates Pirates I

LEGO® Red Beard Runner

The Red Beard Runner is a 1996 pirate ship from the classic Pirates range, built from 711 pieces. Seven minifigures make it a set meant for playing rather than just sitting on a shelf.

Set number: 6289
Year: 1996
Pieces: 711
Minifigures: 7
Theme: Pirates I
Different parts: 203

What can I build with it?

Parts list 203

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

Pirate - Red/Black Stripes, Red Legs, Blue Bandana fig-0051424 pieces × 1
Pirate - Dark Purple Vest, Anchor Tattoo, Blue Legs, Red Bandana fig-0051614 pieces × 1
Pirate - Anchor Tattoo, Light Gray Legs, Black Bandana fig-0052064 pieces × 1
Pirate - Shirt with Knife, Black Legs, Brown Tricorne fig-0052194 pieces × 1
Pirate - Captain, Light Gray Hook, Bicorne with Skull, 3626b fig-0052625 pieces × 1
Pirate - Brown Shirt, Light Gray Legs, Black Tricorne fig-0055234 pieces × 1
Pirate - Green Vest, Black Legs, Black Bandana fig-0055374 pieces × 1

Description

Crew enough for a proper fight

Seven minifigures give the Red Beard Runner a full complement, so pirates and their opponents can crowd the deck at the same time. Released in 1996, it counts among the bigger ships of the classic pirate era and takes up plenty of room on the playing surface. Anyone who spent childhood afternoons raiding imaginary harbours will recognise the mix of hull, sails and cannon at once. With 711 pieces the model still has real presence today, even next to far larger modern sets.

Black, white and light grey

The palette is led by black, white, light grey and yellow. Black covers the hull and rigging, white takes care of the sails, light grey handles the details, and yellow adds the accents that make the ship easy to recognise. With 142 different parts the set is small enough to sort without losing track, yet varied enough that the build never turns repetitive. The full parts list on this page lets you search for individual elements and see exactly how many of each you need.

Build it, play with it, take it apart

A ship of this size comes alive in play: hoist the sails, assign the crew, hide the treasure. If you would rather display it, the clean shapes of this era hold up well even without extra scenery. The build itself is a relaxed afternoon project in which hull and superstructure grow one stage after another. Because many of the parts are general purpose, the Red Beard Runner also breaks down nicely into material for your own ships, islands or fortresses.

Already own some of it?

Perhaps you have the set already, or a tub of bricks left over from the nineties. Check the parts list to see which elements you are missing and which you can tick off. The “What can I build?” tool shows how close your collection comes to this set and to others from the same period. With a little luck, a box of loose bricks turns back into a complete pirate ship, crew and all.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Red Beard Runner have?: Set 6289 contains 711 pieces, 142 of them different, plus 7 minifigures.
Which year was it released?: It came out in 1996 as part of the Pirates range, listed in the catalogue as Pirates I.
Can I compare the parts with my own collection?: Yes. The parts list on this page shows every element, and the “What can I build?” tool checks how much of it you already own.

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