How many pieces are in the Hypno Cruiser?

Hypno Cruiser contains 152 pieces.

What age is the Hypno Cruiser recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8-12.

When was the Hypno Cruiser released?

Hypno Cruiser was released in 1996.

🏛 Time Cruisers

Set #6492

Hypno Cruiser

The Hypno Cruiser is a wonderfully wacky slice of 90s LEGO nostalgia.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Great for kids and adult LEGO fans who enjoy fun, imaginative builds and a touch of nostalgia.
Build: 152 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $21.99 list price · 14.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 42 ratings

Fans appreciate the Hypno Cruiser's unique design and 90s nostalgia, but some find the color scheme a bit garish. The set is considered a fun and straightforward build, perfect for younger builders or collectors seeking a quirky display piece.

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📝 Our Take

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The Hypno Cruiser is a wonderfully wacky slice of 90s LEGO nostalgia. Part of the short-lived Time Cruisers theme, this set delivers a healthy dose of quirky design and vibrant colors that stand out even today.

This set is perfect for LEGO collectors seeking a unique and eye-catching display piece. The build is relatively straightforward, making it accessible to builders of all skill levels, and its compact size ensures it won't hog too much shelf space.

Skip this if you demand realism in your LEGO models. The Hypno Cruiser embraces a playful, almost cartoonish aesthetic, so if you prefer meticulously detailed recreations, consider sets from the Creator Expert or Technic lines instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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152

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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8-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Unique color scheme and unconventional design
Simple yet effective building techniques
Sturdy construction ideal for play or display
Use of Technic elements to add functionality

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Hypno Cruiser, while not a flagship set, benefits from its age and the relative obscurity of the Time Cruisers theme. Its low piece count might deter some investors, but its complete sets are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. The rising price trend suggests growing collector interest. Investment potential is moderate, but the set's unique appeal could drive further appreciation.

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Compared to other small to mid-sized sets from the 90s, the Hypno Cruiser stands out with its unusual color scheme and distinctive design. While sets like 6915-1 Warp Wing Fighter from the same era offer a more conventional space theme, the Hypno Cruiser provides a unique and whimsical alternative for collectors seeking something different.

2 Minifigures Included

Timmy - Blue Legs, Blue Cap

The set includes two minifigures: Timmy and Dr. Cyber. Dr. Cyber is unique to the Time Cruisers theme, making it a desirable addition to any LEGO minifigure collection.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 152
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 76 unique parts, 149 pieces
Minifigures: 2

LEGO counts 152 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 157, including the 8 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 -...

Part #: 2362a 2× Light Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Light Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Black

Helmet, Standard

Part #: 2446 1× Yellow

Helmet, Standard

Part #: 2446 1× White

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 2447 1× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Wedged 3 x ...

Part #: 2462 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2508 1× Black

Hat Pirate Bicorn...

Part #: 2528pr0013 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Black

Hat Pirate Tricor...

Part #: 2544 1× Brown

Animal, Monkey [C...

Part #: 2550c01 1× Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 2× Yellow

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 2620 1× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Slope Lon...

Part #: 2744 2× Light Gray

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 2815 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2926 1× Black

Propeller 2 Blade...

Part #: 2952 2× Black

Wheel Rim 24 x 14...

Part #: 2994 2× Yellow

Wheel 8 x 9 with ...

Part #: 30027a 2× White

Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...

Part #: 30028 2× Black

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Green

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0005 1× White

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 2× Dark Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 2× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 1× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Light Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 4× Light Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3730 1× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Light Gray

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Yellow

Helmet Castle wit...

Part #: 3896 1× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 2× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 2× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Light Gray

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960pr9988 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 6× Light Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150 1× White

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 3× Yellow

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 4265b 3× Light Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Light Gray

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460a 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Light Gray

Hat, Forestman

Part #: 4506 1× Green

Tail 4 x 2 x 2, R...

Part #: 4746 1× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864a 1× Light Gray

Engine Smooth Lar...

Part #: 4868a 2× Yellow

Engine Centre - S...

Part #: 4869 2× Light Gray

Weapon Harpoon [4...

Part #: 57467 2× Chrome Silver

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 5× Black

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 6041 1× Yellow

Windscreen 5 x 2 ...

Part #: 6070 2× Trans-Light Blue

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 6119 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126a 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 6133 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Neon Green

Tyre 30.4 x 14 VR

Part #: 6578 2× Black

Flexible Hose 8.5...

Part #: 73590c02b 1× Yellow

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85546 2× Yellow

The set boasts a decent array of Light Gray and Black pieces, useful for general building and MOCs. The Trans-Neon Green elements add a splash of retro color, while the Technic elements provide some functional building options.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Gray Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (6x) $0.60

Black Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] (5x) $1.25

Trans-Neon Green Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (4x) $0.80

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.65

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Futuristic flying vehicle variations

🚀 Small scale spaceship or lunar rover

🤖 Quirky robot companion with time-traveling capabilities

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO 6492 Hypno Cruiser, part of the Time Cruisers theme, receives a neutral reception from LEGO YouTubers. Reviews primarily focus on retrospective analysis and set features rather than strong positive or negative opinions, indicating a generally mixed or nostalgic view of the set.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

R.R. Slugger presents a detailed retrospective, examining the Hypno Cruiser's design and place within the Time Cruisers line. Maniac4Bricks provides specific details such as price and piece count, offering a factual overview of the set's components.