How many pieces is Rocket Racer?

Set 6491 has 58 pieces across 31 different part types, and it includes one minifigure.

Which theme does it belong to?

It is part of Time Cruisers, released in 1996, where characters travel through time in unusual vehicles.

Can I build something else with these parts?

Yes. The parts list on this page shows every brick, and “What can I build?” suggests models you can make from the pieces you already have.

Time Cruisers

LEGO® Rocket Racer

Rocket Racer is a small Time Cruisers set from 1996. It has 58 pieces and one minifigure, which makes it a quick, light build.

Set number: 6491
Year: 1996
Pieces: 58
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Time Cruisers
Different parts: 32

What can I build with it?

Parts list 32

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (2)

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

Minifigures 1

Timmy - Blue Legs, Blue Cap fig-0008444 pieces × 1

Description

What you are building

Time Cruisers was a theme about characters hopping through history in odd vehicles, and the Rocket Racer is one of its speedier ones. It is not a car in the usual sense but a low, rocket-powered machine with a seat for the included minifigure. At 58 pieces it sits in the small-polybag size class, so the structure is easy to follow: a chassis, a cockpit position and a conspicuous tail end. For anyone who collects sets from the mid-nineties, it is a good example of the playful style of those years.

Colour and variety

The main colours are light grey, black and red, plus a trans-neon orange. That orange is the standout, because it reads as a glowing exhaust flame and gives the model its rocket character straight away. Light grey and black form the calm base while red adds a few accents. The 58 pieces include 31 different part types, which is a lot of variety for such a small set. Few steps repeat, so the build is a string of small decisions about where each element belongs rather than a pile of identical bricks.

Play or display

This one is meant to be played with. It is light enough to push across a table and the minifigure sits firmly in place. It also works as a shelf piece if you are putting together a Time Cruisers collection or want a little 1990s nostalgia on show. Its small footprint means it fits almost anywhere. For young builders just starting out, the part count is manageable, while an experienced builder can finish it in a few minutes and then experiment with variations of their own.

Reusing the pieces

This page lists every one of the 31 part types. The transparent and coloured specials are particularly handy for your own models, such as engines, lights or canopies. Use “What can I build?” to see which other sets you could rebuild from the bricks you already own, whether you have taken this set apart or are mixing pieces from several collections. That makes the Rocket Racer a useful little donor for vehicles in your collection.

FAQ

How many pieces is Rocket Racer?: Set 6491 has 58 pieces across 31 different part types, and it includes one minifigure.
Which theme does it belong to?: It is part of Time Cruisers, released in 1996, where characters travel through time in unusual vehicles.
Can I build something else with these parts?: Yes. The parts list on this page shows every brick, and “What can I build?” suggests models you can make from the pieces you already have.

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