How many pieces and figures does it have?

Set 6451-1 has 153 pieces in 56 part types and includes 3 minifigures.

Which theme is it part of?

It belongs to Res-Q within the Town theme and was released in 1998.

What are its typical colours?

Mainly black, yellow, light grey and white. The parts list shows the exact distribution.

Town Res-Q

LEGO® River Response

River Response (6451) is a 1998 set from the Res-Q line with 153 pieces and 3 minifigures. It centres on a rescue operation by the water.

Set number: 6451
Year: 1998
Pieces: 153
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Res-Q
Different parts: 66

What can I build with it?

Parts list 66

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Minifigures 3

Res-Q Man, Black Cap, Yellow Life Vest, Moustache fig-0085345 pieces × 1
Res-Q Man, Black Cap, Yellow Life Vest, Sunglasses fig-0085355 pieces × 1
Res-Q Man, Helmet with Mask, Airtanks, Headset fig-0085406 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Rescue on the river

Res-Q was the rescue sub-theme of Town, showing emergency crews dealing with accidents and natural events. River Response brings that idea to a riverbank, where helpers and equipment are in demand. With 153 pieces the set is small enough to build quickly and large enough for a believable scene. It appeals to children who enjoy emergency vehicles and rescue stories, as well as to collectors of the line. The story almost tells itself: something has happened, and the team has to head out.

Warning colours with purpose

Black, yellow, light grey and white dominate the palette. Yellow classically stands for warning and visibility, while black and grey give the equipment a sturdy, technical look. With 56 different part types there is plenty of variety for the vehicle, accessories and gear. In hindsight the combination is typical of late-nineties rescue sets, and it blends well with other Town sets from the same period. The selection also fits fire and police sets if you are building a rescue headquarters of your own.

Teamwork with three figures

The 3 minifigures make a small rescue team: one drives, one secures the scene and one helps. That is precisely the cast needed for role play without things getting crowded. If you are collecting the set, check that the accessories are complete, because small elements and equipment often go missing from used boxes. The parts list on this page makes it easier to judge the condition of a copy. That matters especially with older sets, since replacements are no longer available everywhere.

New builds from rescue parts

Use “What can I build?” to see which further models your collection offers once the River Response parts are added. Yellow and black bricks also suit building sites, ferries or fire engines. The parts list shows every element with its quantity. That lets you hunt for missing pieces or decide whether to take the set apart and use it as a source of parts for your own ideas. Either way the list settles it quickly, without handling every brick one by one.

FAQ

How many pieces and figures does it have?: Set 6451-1 has 153 pieces in 56 part types and includes 3 minifigures.
Which theme is it part of?: It belongs to Res-Q within the Town theme and was released in 1998.
What are its typical colours?: Mainly black, yellow, light grey and white. The parts list shows the exact distribution.

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