How does 6495 differ from 6499?

6495 has 81 pieces instead of 82 and 46 part types instead of 47. Name, colours and theme are the same.

Are minifigures included?

Yes, the set includes 1 minifigure.

When was the set released?

It came out in 1997 in the Time Cruisers theme.

Time Cruisers

LEGO® Time Tunnelator

The Time Tunnelator numbered 6495 also comes from the 1997 Time Cruisers theme. It consists of 81 pieces and includes 1 minifigure.

Set number: 6495
Year: 1997
Pieces: 81
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Time Cruisers
Different parts: 47

What can I build with it?

Parts list 47

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 1

Time Twisters - Black Torso, Dark Gray Legs fig-0008875 pieces × 1

Description

A namesake with its own number

More than one set carries the name Time Tunnelator, and this one is numbered 6495. It was released in the same year as the 6499 version and is likewise part of the Time Cruisers world. Anyone who looks closely will notice from the piece counts that the two sets differ by a single part only. For collectors it is therefore worth checking the number on the box and the instructions, so that the wrong variant is not bought or mixed up by mistake.

Just one piece fewer

With 81 pieces this set has exactly one piece less than its sister version. The number of part types is 46 instead of 47, and the main colours of black, blue, light grey and trans-neon orange are identical. The difference is small, but it can matter when you rebuild. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements belong to this variant. That helps if you want to know what your copy should contain, or if you are trying to close gaps in an incomplete one.

Play with a single figure

One minifigure travels through time in the machine, and that is precisely what the set is designed for. It needs no big setup, no dozens of figures and no huge backdrop. The vehicle supplies the play idea itself: a device that moves between eras and opens up new places for its driver. Thanks to the glowing trans-neon orange parts it has a distinctive look that also works as a display piece, and it catches the eye on a shelf.

Reusing the pieces

If you have taken your Time Tunnelator apart or only own loose parts, Bricoria can help. With “What can I build?” you compare your pieces with the catalogue and learn which sets they make possible. The combination of black, blue and neon orange suits futuristic vehicles and space models. Smaller projects benefit from the striking transparent elements too, which are not found in every collection and often have to be searched for on purpose.

FAQ

How does 6495 differ from 6499?: 6495 has 81 pieces instead of 82 and 46 part types instead of 47. Name, colours and theme are the same.
Are minifigures included?: Yes, the set includes 1 minifigure.
When was the set released?: It came out in 1997 in the Time Cruisers theme.

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