# LEGO 6575-1 — Polar Base (2000)

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Command the most ambitious Arctic exploration with the LEGO Arctic Polar Base (6575-1) from 2000. This expansive base camp, the nerve center for cold-weather operations, houses a crucial communications tower with multiple antenna arrays. Six dedicated Arctic explorers manage the complex, utilizing a fully equipped medical facility for emergencies and coordinating daring rescues with the robust rescue helicopter. The team explores the icy wilderness on powerful snow trekkers, carefully seeking out frozen fossils while keeping vigilant for hungry polar bears. Essential gear like polar parkas, binoculars, ice picks, snow shoes, and a stretcher are included, ensuring preparedness for any challenge. The modular base design, featuring various hinged sections, allows for dynamic role-play and display, capturing the detailed infrastructure of a polar research outpost.

## Set facts

- Set number: 6575-1
- Name: Polar Base
- Theme: Town › Arctic
- Released: 2000
- Pieces: 442
- Distinct part + colour lots: 197
- Build difficulty: intermediate
- Repairability: 12.2% of this set's lots are hard to replace (24 of 197 part+colour combinations appear in three or fewer sets in the entire LEGO catalog).

## Complete parts list (197 lots, 442 pieces)

Prices are the official LEGO Pick a Brick price per individual part, where LEGO publishes one.

| Qty | Part | Colour | Part no. | LEGO element ID | LEGO price each |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Brick Special, Cockpit Space Nose | Orange | 2336 | 4118731 | — |
| 1 | Glass 2 x 3 for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges | Trans-Dark Blue | 2348b | 234843 | — |
| 1 | Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ledges | Black | 2349b | 234926 | — |
| 2 | Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] | Black | 2362b | 236226 | — |
| 1 | Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] | White | 2362b | 236201 | — |
| 1 | Animal / Creature Accessory, Horse Hitching, 1 x 2 Plate and 2 x 2 Plate [Studded] | Black | 2397 | 6284697 | €0,45 |
| 19 | Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove | Black | 2412b | 241226 | €0,06 |
| 2 | Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove | Black | 2412b | 241223 | €0,06 |
| 2 | Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners | White | 2419 | 241901 | €0,29 |
| 1 | Propeller 3 Blade Small | Light Gray | 2421 | 242102 | — |
| 3 | Tile 1 x 4 with Groove | Black | 2431 | 243123 | €0,12 |
| 2 | Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle | Black | 2432 | 243223 | €0,11 |
| 1 | Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle | Red | 2432 | 243221 | €0,11 |
| 2 | Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever) | Yellow | 2433 | 243324 | — |
| 1 | Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 2 Studs on Top | Trans-Dark Blue | 2437 | 4114165 | — |
| 2 | Plate 2 x 12 | Black | 2445 | 244526 | €0,36 |
| 1 | Plate 2 x 12 | Orange | 2445 | 6313826 | €0,36 |
| 2 | Panel 3 x 2 x 5 2/3 | Black | 2448 | 4119360 | — |
| 9 | Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges | Black | 2454a | 245423 | — |
| 3 | Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin | Black | 2458 | 245823 | — |
| 1 | Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin | Light Gray | 2460 | 246002 | — |
| 4 | Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Corner Concave | Light Gray | 2467 | 4118931 | — |
| 1 | Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Open Hub | Black | 2479 | 247923 | — |
| 1 | Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Towball | Black | 2508 | 250823 | — |
| 1 | Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] | Black | 2540 | 4140586 | €0,07 |
| 1 | Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] | Black | 2540 | 4140588 | €0,07 |
| 1 | Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips | Black | 2555 | 255523 | — |
| 1 | String Reel 2 x 2 Winch Holder | Black | 2584 | 6163507 | €0,44 |
| 1 | String Reel 2 x 2 Winch Drum | Light Gray | 2585 | 258502 | — |
| 1 | Windscreen 10 x 10 x 4 Octagonal Canopy | Trans-Dark Blue | 2598 | 259843 | — |
| 1 | Cockpit 10 x 10 x 4 Octagonal | Light Gray | 2618 | 4118934 | — |
| 1 | Windscreen 4 x 4 x 3 Canopy | Trans-Dark Blue | 2620 | 4114161 | — |
| 1 | Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots | Black | 2780 | 278026 | — |
| 2 | Brick 2 x 4 | Red | 3001 | 300121 | €0,22 |
| 2 | Panel, Trapezoid, Tipper End Flat without Pins | Light Gray | 30022 | 4118932 | — |
| 2 | Brick 2 x 2 | Red | 3003 | 300321 | €0,13 |
| 1 | Brick 2 x 2 | Black | 3003 | 300326 | €0,13 |
| 2 | Brick 2 x 2 | Light Gray | 3003 | 300302 | — |
| 1 | Brick 2 x 2 | Yellow | 3003 | 300324 | €0,13 |
| 4 | Brick 2 x 2 | Black | 3003 | 300323 | €0,13 |
| 1 | Handlebars | Black | 30031 | 3003126 | €0,10 |
| 2 | Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal | Dark Gray | 30033 | 3003327 | — |
| 1 | Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal | White | 30033 | 3003301 | — |
| 1 | Brick 1 x 2 | Light Gray | 3004 | 300402 | — |
| 1 | Brick 1 x 2 | Red | 3004 | 300421 | €0,11 |
| 1 | Brick 1 x 2 | Black | 3004 | 300426 | €0,11 |
| 1 | Brick 1 x 2 with TV Screen and 3 Buttons Print | White | 3004pr9958 | 81889 | — |
| 7 | Brick 1 x 1 | Black | 3005 | 300523 | €0,07 |
| 1 | Brick 1 x 8 | Black | 3008 | 300823 | €0,24 |
| 3 | Brick 1 x 4 | Light Gray | 3010 | 301002 | — |
| 1 | Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] | Dark Gray | 30136 | 4114054 | — |
| 1 | Brick Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud | Red | 30151a | 4118935 | — |
| 1 | Brick Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud | Yellow | 30151a | 4113950 | — |
| 1 | Equipment Magnifying Glass with Thin Frame, Hollow Handle, Trans-Clear Lens | Black | 30152pat0001 | 4114128 | — |
| 3 | Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins | Light Gray | 30157 | 4141982 | — |
| 2 | Equipment Binoculars | Dark Gray | 30162 | 4109923 | — |
| 1 | Animal, Scorpion | Trans-Neon Green | 30169 | 4118941 | — |
| 2 | Slope 45° 10 x 2 x 2 Double | Black | 30180 | 4114031 | — |
| 1 | Equipment Stretcher Holder | Light Gray | 30191 | 4113848 | — |
| 1 | Tool Grappling Hook | Dark Gray | 30192 | 4113833 | — |
| 2 | Tool Ice Axe [6-Rib Handle] | Dark Gray | 30193 | 4113836 | — |
| 2 | Tool Circular Saw | Dark Gray | 30194 | 4113834 | — |
| 1 | Plate 2 x 4 | Black | 3020 | 302023 | €0,15 |
| 5 | Plate 2 x 4 | Light Gray | 3020 | 302002 | — |
| 1 | Plate 2 x 4 | Black | 3020 | 302026 | €0,15 |
| 1 | Plate 2 x 3 | Light Gray | 3021 | 302102 | — |
| 3 | Plate 2 x 2 | Black | 3022 | 302226 | €0,10 |
| 2 | Plate 2 x 2 | Light Gray | 3022 | 302202 | — |
| 1 | Equipment Zip Line Handle | Dark Gray | 30229 | 4113835 | — |
| 5 | Plate 1 x 2 | Black | 3023 | 302323 | €0,08 |
| 2 | Plate 1 x 2 | Black | 3023 | 302326 | €0,08 |
| 1 | Brick Special 1 x 2 with Handle | Black | 30236 | 4116653 | — |
| 4 | Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] | Orange | 30237a | 4648849 | — |
| 2 | Plate 1 x 1 | Trans-Neon Green | 3024 | 4114162 | — |
| 1 | Plate 1 x 1 | Black | 3024 | 302426 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Helicopter Skid Rails 12 x 6 | Black | 30248 | 4116839 | — |
| 11 | Slope 55° 1 x 6 x 5 | Black | 30249 | 4118937 | — |
| 3 | Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with 4 x 4 Recessed | Orange | 30283 | 4116639 | — |
| 6 | Minifig Footwear Snowshoe [Long Front End] | Yellow | 30284 | 4116775 | — |
| 6 | Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub | White | 30285 | 4116774 | — |
| 1 | Rock Arctic Globe, Top | Trans-Light Blue | 30286 | 4116926 | — |
| 1 | Hood Fur-lined with White Fur Trim Print | Black | 30287pr0005 | 4116813 | — |
| 6 | Panel 3 x 6 x 6 Sloped with Window | Light Gray | 30288 | 4118933 | — |
| 1 | Plate 4 x 4 | Black | 3031 | 4243819 | €0,21 |
| 2 | Antenna 8H Whip with Flag | Black | 30322 | 4116851 | — |
| 1 | Minifig Neckwear Backpack with Sleeping Bag | Yellow | 30323 | 4116852 | — |
| 1 | Rock Arctic Globe, Bottom | Trans-Light Blue | 30342 | 4116927 | — |
| 1 | Slope 45° 2 x 4 | Light Gray | 3037 | 303702 | — |
| 2 | Slope 45° 2 x 4 | Red | 3037 | 303721 | €0,17 |
| 2 | Slope 45? 2 x 2 | Yellow | 3039 | 303924 | €0,11 |
| 3 | Slope 45? 2 x 2 | Orange | 3039 | 4118828 | €0,11 |
| 1 | Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Radar Screen Print | White | 3039pr0005 | 4261941 | — |
| 1 | Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Computer Screen Print | White | 3039pr0026 | 80261 | — |
| 1 | Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Heart Monitor, Red Buttons, and -19 Print | White | 3039pr9954 | 4118668 | — |
| 1 | Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin | Black | 3040b | 4121966 | €0,10 |
| 1 | Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom pin, with 3 White Buttons, Red and Green Lamps Print | Light Gray | 3040bpr0006 | 4121974 | — |
| 2 | Slope 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex | Orange | 3045 | 4118936 | — |
| 1 | Tile 2 x 2 with Groove | Light Gray | 3068b | 306802 | — |
| 1 | Tile 2 x 2 with Radar Scope Print | White | 3068bpr0044 | 82309 | — |
| 1 | Tile 2 x 2 with Stethoscope and Clipboard Print | White | 3068bpr0098 | 4118666 | — |
| 1 | Tile 2 x 2 with Blue EMT Star of Life Print | White | 3068bpr0099 | 4118681 | — |
| 1 | Tile 2 x 2 with "X-RAY" Print | Yellow | 3068bpr9950 | 4118665 | — |
| 1 | Tile 1 x 2 with Simple Computer Keyboard Print | White | 3069bpr0049 | 4227921 | — |
| 1 | Tile 1 x 2 with Red 82, Yellow and White Gauges Print | Light Gray | 3069bpr0101 | 4117099 | — |
| 1 | Tile 1 x 1 with White and Red Gauge Print | Light Gray | 3070bpr0007 | 4118664 | — |
| 1 | Technic Knob Wheel | White | 32072 | 4114203 | — |
| 4 | Plate 1 x 8 | Black | 3460 | 346026 | €0,18 |
| 6 | Glass for Panel 3 x 6 x 6 with Window | Trans-Dark Blue | 354 | 4116930 | — |
| 1 | Arm Piece with Towball Socket, 3 Fingers | White | 3613 | 4114147 | — |
| 1 | Plate Round 1 x 1 with Towball and Hexagonal Hole [Maxifig Hand] | Light Gray | 3614b | 361402 | — |
| 2 | Plate 1 x 3 | Black | 3623 | 362323 | €0,07 |
| 5 | Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] | Orange | 3660 | 4118829 | €0,15 |
| 1 | Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] | Black | 3660 | 366026 | — |
| 2 | Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] | Light Gray | 3660 | 366002 | — |
| 1 | Plate 1 x 6 | Black | 3666 | 366623 | €0,17 |
| 1 | Plate 1 x 6 | Light Gray | 3666 | 366602 | — |
| 1 | Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top | Light Gray | 3679 | 367902 | — |
| 1 | Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base | Black | 3680 | 368023 | €0,11 |
| 1 | Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] | Black | 3700 | 370026 | €0,12 |
| 2 | Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] | Black | 3701 | 370126 | €0,17 |
| 7 | Plate 1 x 4 | Black | 3710 | 371026 | €0,12 |
| 6 | Plate 1 x 4 | Orange | 3710 | 4118782 | €0,12 |
| 1 | Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, 4 Slots | Black | 3730 | 373023 | — |
| 1 | Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise | Light Gray | 3749 | 374902 | — |
| 1 | Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) | Brown | 3794a | 379425 | — |
| 2 | Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) | Brown | 3794a | 379425 | — |
| 1 | Plate 2 x 6 | Black | 3795 | 379526 | €0,19 |
| 1 | Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right | Black | 3821 | 6024113 | €0,24 |
| 1 | Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left | Black | 3822 | 6024114 | €0,24 |
| 1 | Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel | Light Gray | 3829c01 | 9556 | — |
| 4 | Plate 2 x 10 | Light Gray | 3832 | 383202 | — |
| 1 | Plate 2 x 10 | Black | 3832 | 383223 | €0,29 |
| 2 | Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] | Black | 3839b | 383926 | €0,11 |
| 4 | Baseplate 16 x 16 | White | 3867 | 4118930 | — |
| 1 | Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] | Trans-Clear | 3899 | 6238856 | €0,15 |
| 2 | Equipment Signal Paddle | White | 3900 | 390001 | €0,12 |
| 2 | Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base | Yellow | 3937 | 393724 | €0,10 |
| 1 | Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base | Black | 3937 | 393726 | €0,10 |
| 1 | Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin | Black | 3938 | 393823 | — |
| 1 | Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole | Red | 3941 | 614321 | €0,11 |
| 1 | Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole | Yellow | 3941 | 614324 | €0,11 |
| 1 | Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole | Light Gray | 3941 | 394102 | — |
| 1 | Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Compact Speaker Grille] | Dark Gray | 3962b | 4118707 | — |
| 2 | Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) | Black | 4032a | 403226 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Seat / Chair 2 x 2 | Red | 4079 | 6495897 | €0,19 |
| 2 | Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] | White | 4081b | 6281990 | €0,10 |
| 2 | Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] | Black | 4085c | 408523 | — |
| 3 | Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] | Black | 4085c | 408526 | — |
| 2 | Bar 6.6L with Stop Ring [Umbrella Stand] | White | 4095 | 409501 | — |
| 1 | Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 | Black | 4213 | 421326 | — |
| 1 | Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Hollow Studs] | Trans-Dark Blue | 4215b | 4118738 | — |
| 2 | Slope 33° 3 x 1 | Light Gray | 4286 | 428602 | — |
| 9 | Slope 33° 3 x 1 | Black | 4286 | 428623 | €0,10 |
| 1 | Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 | Black | 4315 | 4250225 | — |
| 1 | Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 | Light Gray | 4315 | 431502 | — |
| 1 | Boat, Mast 2 x 2 x 9 2/3 Bar with Slot on Top and 2 Finger Hinge on Two Sides | Yellow | 4318 | 4114254 | — |
| 2 | Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun | Red | 4349 | 434921 | — |
| 2 | Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined [5mm wide posts] | Yellow | 4476b | 4118929 | — |
| 1 | Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder | Black | 4488 | 448826 | — |
| 1 | Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] | Trans-Neon Orange | 4589 | 4529918 | — |
| 3 | Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] | Trans-Neon Green | 4589 | 458949 | — |
| 2 | Plate Special 1 x 4 Offset with Bar Holes | Black | 4590 | 4277164 | — |
| 4 | Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout | Black | 4599a | 4279385 | — |
| 1 | Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout | Black | 4599a | 4279385 | — |
| 2 | Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] | Black | 4623 | 4597267 | — |
| 1 | Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] | Red | 4623 | 462321 | — |
| 1 | Hinge Tile 1 x 4 | Black | 4625 | 4280138 | — |
| 1 | Equipment Stretcher | White | 4714 | 471401 | — |
| 2 | Equipment Stretcher Wheels | White | 4715 | 471501 | — |
| 2 | Brick Special 2 x 2 No Studs, Top Pin | Black | 4729 | 4119017 | — |
| 1 | Bar 1 x 3 [Clip / Anti-Stud] | White | 4735 | 4110041 | — |
| 8 | Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] | White | 4740 | 474001 | €0,05 |
| 2 | Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] | Trans-Neon Green | 4740 | 3006349 | — |
| 2 | Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double | Black | 4871 | 4189119 | — |
| 1 | String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 150cm | Black | 56823c150 | 4276324 | — |
| 4 | Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] | Black | 6019 | 601923 | — |
| 4 | Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] | Light Gray | 6019 | 601902 | — |
| 3 | Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] | White | 6019 | 601901 | — |
| 1 | Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips] | Black | 6020 | 602026 | — |
| 3 | Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers | Black | 6048a | 604826 | — |
| 2 | Brick 1 x 10 | Black | 6111 | 611126 | €0,36 |
| 6 | Sports Ski with Hinge | Light Gray | 6120 | 4118714 | — |
| 3 | Bar 1 x 6 [Closed Studs] | Black | 6140 | 6415609 | €0,17 |
| 3 | Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud | Trans-Green | 6141 | 6514057 | €0,05 |
| 1 | Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud | Black | 6141 | 614126 | €0,05 |
| 5 | Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud | Trans-Red | 6141 | 6208450 | €0,04 |
| 10 | Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud | Trans-Neon Green | 6141 | 3005749 | — |
| 2 | Arm Piece with Pin, 3 Fingers | Black | 6217 | 604723 | — |
| 1 | Plate Special 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End Fence | Light Gray | 6583 | 658302 | — |
| 1 | Technic Axle 3 with Stud | Dark Gray | 6587 | 4113884 | — |
| 2 | Tread Medium (28 Links) | Black | 71965 | 4116935 | — |
| 1 | Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 6575-1 | Unknown | 72637 | 4118676 | — |
| 1 | Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6575-1 | Unknown | 72638 | 4118675 | — |
| 3 | Technic Pin Connector Round [No Slot] | White | 75535 | 75535 | — |
| 1 | Technic Pin Connector Round [No Slot] | Yellow | 75535 | 75644 | — |
| 1 | Animal, Bear / Polar Bear | White | 76147 | 4116773 | — |
| 2 | Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 9L / 7.2cm | Yellow | 78c09 | 4118684 | — |

## Notes

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- Inventory data is based on official LEGO inventories via the Rebrickable catalog, updated daily.
- Part images, minifigure lists and related sets are on the set page: https://www.brickmissing.com/sets/6575-1-polar-base