How many pieces does the LEGO Expedition Balloon (5956-1) have?

The LEGO Expedition Balloon set (5956-1) contains 175 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the LEGO Adventurers theme.

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What theme is the LEGO Expedition Balloon from?

The LEGO Expedition Balloon (5956-1) belongs to the LEGO Adventurers theme. You can browse all Adventurers sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Expedition Balloon

🏷️ 5956-1•🎨 Adventurers•📅 1999•🧱 175 parts•Easy

Expedition Balloon (5956-1) is a LEGO Adventurers from 1999. This page uses the available set and theme data until a fuller product description is available.

Parts Inventory

🧱 175 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Black	4×
Plate 2 x 12 2445	Black	1×
Brick 2 x 6 2456	Dark Gray	1×
Brick 2 x 6 2456	Light Gray	1×
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin 2458	Black	2×
Weapon Sword / Cutlass 2530	Dark Gray	1×
Boat, Anchor - Single Top Hole 2564	Dark Gray	1×
Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow without Stud Notches 2625	Black	2×
Wedge Sloped Inverted 6 x 6 x 1 Boat Bow 2626	Black	4×
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Groove 2653	Yellow	2×

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Weapon Sword / Cutlass	2530	Dark Gray	1×
Boat, Anchor - Single Top Hole	2564	Dark Gray	1×
Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow without Stud Notches	2625	Black	2×
Wedge Sloped Inverted 6 x 6 x 1 Boat Bow	2626	Black	4×
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Groove	2653	Yellow	2×
Brick 2 x 4	3001	Black	1×
Brick 2 x 2	3003	Light Gray	1×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Red	3×
Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Porthole with Trans Clear Glass	30080c02	Light Gray	2×
Brick 1 x 4	3010	Light Gray	2×
Chain 17L [21 Links]	30104	Light Gray	1×
Weapon Rifle/Gun	30141	Dark Gray	2×
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud	30151a	Trans-Clear	1×
Equipment Magnifying Glass with Thin Frame, Hollow Handle, Trans-Clear Lens	30152pat0001	Black	1×
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole	30155	Dark Gray	4×
Windscreen 1 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Hinge	30161	Trans-Clear	1×
Equipment Binoculars	30162	Black	1×
Plate 2 x 4	3020	Black	6×
Plate 2 x 3	3021	Light Gray	4×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Black	3×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Red	3×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Black	1×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Black	1×
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Handle	30236	Black	2×
Insect, Spider	30238	Black	1×
Insect Accessory, Spider Web	30240	Dark Gray	1×
Plate 6 x 8	3036	Black	1×
Plate 6 x 8	3036	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin	3040b	Light Gray	6×
Slope 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Ovoid Bottom Pin	3048c	Light Gray	1×
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	3062b	Black	5×
Tile 2 x 2 with Map Adventurers: Jungle and Delta Print	3068bpr9955	Tan	1×
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	3070b	White	1×
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]	32000	Light Gray	5×
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick	32009	Black	4×
Slope 33° 3 x 2	3298	Black	1×
Tyre Offset Tread 24 x 8	3483	Black	4×
Minifig Head Skeleton, Standard Skull Print	3626bpr0895	White	2×
Plate 1 x 6	3666	Light Gray	4×
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise	3673	Light Gray	12×
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs]	3684	Light Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Light Gray	5×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)	3794a	Brown	2×
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel	3829c01	Light Gray	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment]	3839b	Red	2×
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base	3937	Black	4×
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin	3938	Light Gray	4×
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top	3957a	Light Gray	4×
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight	4070	Light Gray	2×
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs	4083	Light Gray	1×
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip]	4085c	Black	1×
Plate Special 1 x 4 Offset with Bar Holes	4590	Red	1×
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout	4599a	Light Gray	1×
Propeller 3 Blade 5.5 Diameter with Hole for Technic Pin	4617b	Brown	2×
Hinge Tile 1 x 4	4625	Dark Gray	1×
Brick 1 x 12	6112	Black	2×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Red	8×
Plant, 1 x 1 x 2/3 - 3 Large Leaves	6255	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Sun Disk with Molded Minifig Head	71940	Chrome Gold	1×
Zeppelin / Expedition Balloon Complete Assembly	72490c01	Light Gray	1×
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 5956-1	72573	Unknown	1×
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 5956-1	72574	Unknown	1×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Expedition Balloon

175 pieces puts this build -4% against the average Adventurers set and -9% against the average 1999 release.

LEGOADVENTURERS

Vs average Adventurers set

-4%-8 parts

This set175

Average set183

Average Adventurers set: 183 pieces across 42 other sets.

Vs average 1999 set

-9%-17 parts

This set175

Average set192

Average 1999 set: 192 pieces across 144 other sets.

Color profile

13different colors

Dominant color

Light Gray

Light Gray60x

38%

Black52x

33%

Red17x

11%

Dark Gray11x

Unique parts

2.5 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise

12x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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Build Insights🧩63unique parts🎨13different colors📊13.5avg. parts per color🏆12×Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise

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