How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

The Time Tunnelator has 82 pieces and includes 1 minifigure.

Which theme is it from?

It belongs to the Time Cruisers theme and was released in 1997.

Is there a similar version?

Yes, set 6495 shares the name and has very similar colours. Each one has its own page with a parts list.

Time Cruisers

LEGO® Time Tunnelator

Time Tunnelator is part of the Time Cruisers theme and was released in 1997. The set has 82 pieces and 1 minifigure who travels through time in the vehicle.

Set number: 6499
Year: 1997
Pieces: 82
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Time Cruisers
Different parts: 48

What can I build with it?

Parts list 48

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 (1)

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

Technic Rubber Belt Large [33mm ID] [Round Cross Section] 85546 Yellow × 1

Minifigures 1

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

Description

Time travel in brick form

Time Cruisers told of adventures across the ages, and the Time Tunnelator is one of the vehicles from that world. In it, the figure moves between different eras, just as the story of the theme intends. That makes the set a good fit for imaginative play, where stories can be invented freely. One minifigure comes with it, and the vehicle itself is the centrepiece. For collectors of rarer themes it is an appealing piece too, with a design that clearly looks like nothing else on the shelf.

Black, blue and a touch of neon

The main colours are black, blue, light grey and trans-neon orange. The glowing orange in particular stands out from the dark remainder and gives the machine a futuristic, almost alien look that suits a time machine well. Black and blue deliver the technical impression, light grey handles the details. On this page the parts list shows every colour with its quantity, and the transparent pieces are often the ones you need to hunt for specifically in older sets.

Compact build

At 82 pieces, the machine is among the smaller sets of its time. Those pieces come in 47 different types, which is a fairly high variety for the size. It points to a detailed vehicle with many special parts rather than a pile of identical bricks. When building, that is an advantage, since every piece has its place. If you are checking a second-hand copy, the list lets you quickly work out whether anything is missing and track down rare elements one by one.

Recombining the parts

Even if you do not want to rebuild the Time Tunnelator exactly, the parts list is worth a look. The Bricoria “What can I build?” tool shows which other sets you could assemble from the bricks you already own. Black and blue elements are in demand for many sci-fi vehicles, and the glowing orange adds accents to your own creations. A set from 1997 therefore remains a useful source of pieces for new projects today.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: The Time Tunnelator has 82 pieces and includes 1 minifigure.
Which theme is it from?: It belongs to the Time Cruisers theme and was released in 1997.
Is there a similar version?: Yes, set 6495 shares the name and has very similar colours. Each one has its own page with a parts list.

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