Pirates
6280
Armada Flagship
Specifications
| Set number | 6280 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1996 |
| Piece count | 291 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | Pirates |
| Subtheme | Pirates I |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 6280, Armada Flagship, represents an Armada ship within the Pirates theme. Released in 1996, it belongs to the root theme Pirates, under Pirates I, and contains 291 pieces.
Armada Flagship belongs to LEGO Pirates and focuses on a naval military faction rather than a pirate crew. The model represents a flagship of the Imperial Armada, giving the Pirates I setting an organized opposing force that can stand alongside ships, bases, and character driven scenes from the same theme.
The set contains 291 pieces and 3 minifigures. The listed figures are Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Red, Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Green, and Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Red, Captain. The build is centered on a LEGO sailing vessel and provides a setting for the included crew, allowing sea based play and display without relying on undocumented functions.
This set suits collectors and builders who want the Imperial Armada represented within a Pirates layout. On display, it reads as a distinct naval subject in Pirates I. For play, it supplies a named group of soldiers and a captain for encounters with pirate crews. Within the broader theme, it works as a counterpart to pirate focused sets and as part of the imperial side of the setting.
Included minifigures
Soldier (Imperial Armada) - RedQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Armada) - GreenQuantity : 1
Soldier (Imperial Armada) - Red, CaptainQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship have?
LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship has 291 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Pirates theme.
What year was LEGO set 6280 released?
Set 6280 Armada Flagship was released in 1996 and belongs to the Pirates theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 6280?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 6280?
The instructions for LEGO set 6280 Armada Flagship can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6280.
Which faction does LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship represent?
It represents the Imperial Armada. All listed minifigures are identified as Soldier (Imperial Armada), including a captain variant.
Is 6280 Armada Flagship focused on pirates themselves?
No. It is part of the Pirates theme, but the subject is an Armada ship crewed by Imperial Armada soldiers.
See also
Sets from the same theme
- 6296 Shipwreck Island1996 · 226 pieces
- 6248 Volcano Island1996 · 123 pieces
- 6244 Armada Sentry1996 · 74 pieces
- 6232 Skeleton Crew1996 · 31 pieces
- 6289 Red Beard Runner1996 · 711 pieces
- 6263 Imperial Outpost1995 · 219 pieces
- 6279 Skull Island1995 · 386 pieces
- 6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall1997 · 404 pieces
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