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Flying Time Vessel

Flying Time Vessel

6493-1·LEGO·1996·2 minifigs·116 parts

Used Avg
$55.09
New Avg
$105.74
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About Flying Time Vessel

Flying Time Vessel (6493-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1996, currently averaging $55.09 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $4.22. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 116 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 8% of this set's value ($4.22 out of $55.09). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $105.74 vs $55.09 used — a 92% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1996). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Flying Time Vessel (2)

Time Cruisers - Dr. Cyber
Time Cruisers - Dr. Cyber
tim003$2.58
Time Cruisers - Timmy with Blue Legs, Blue Cap
Time Cruisers - Timmy with Blue Legs, Blue Cap
tim004$1.64

Parts (116)

Flag 2 x 2 Square
Flag 2 x 2 Square
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
×2
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
×2
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
×4
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Motorcycle (Standard)
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Motorcycle (Standard)
Minifigure, Visor Standard
Minifigure, Visor Standard
×2
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
×4
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley
×2
Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Pirate Bicorne with White Skull and Crossbones, Round Cranium and Neutral Eye Sockets Pattern
Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Pirate Bicorne with White Skull and Crossbones, Round Cranium and Neutral Eye Sockets Pattern
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Cutlass / Saber with Small Hilt
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Cutlass / Saber with Small Hilt
Boat, Mast Section Middle 13 2/3 H with Bottom Connector Prong
Boat, Mast Section Middle 13 2/3 H with Bottom Connector Prong
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 Octagonal with Open Center and 4 Clips (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 Octagonal with Open Center and 4 Clips (Horizontal Grip)
Monkey with Yellow Hands and Feet
Monkey with Yellow Hands and Feet
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
×4
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
×6
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Flintlock Pistol
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Flintlock Pistol
Antenna Whip 8H
Antenna Whip 8H
×3
Minifigure, Weapon Crossbow
Minifigure, Weapon Crossbow
×2
Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Hinge
Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Hinge
×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Wheel Holder
Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Wheel Holder
×2
Bar   8L with Stop Rings and Pin (Technic, Figure Accessory Ski Pole) - Rounded End
Bar 8L with Stop Rings and Pin (Technic, Figure Accessory Ski Pole) - Rounded End
Technic, Link 1 x 6 with Stoppers
Technic, Link 1 x 6 with Stoppers
×2
Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3
Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3
×2
Tire Technic Wedge Belt Wheel
Tire Technic Wedge Belt Wheel
×2
Wedge 6 x 6 Cutout (Train Roof)
Wedge 6 x 6 Cutout (Train Roof)
Train Front Sloping Top
Train Front Sloping Top
Glass for Train Front Sloping Top
Glass for Train Front Sloping Top
Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter
Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter
×2
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor Pulley
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor Pulley
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×6
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Boat, Mast Section Top 11 2/3 H with 6 Studs on Side
Boat, Mast Section Top 11 2/3 H with 6 Studs on Side
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×2
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Black and Green Radar Screen, Digital '38', Buttons, and Dial Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Black and Green Radar Screen, Digital '38', Buttons, and Dial Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×8
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
×2
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Left
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Axle  2L
Technic, Axle 2L
×2
Technic, Axle  8L
Technic, Axle 8L
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×5
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×4
Technic Bush
Technic Bush
×4
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Tow Ball
×2
Technic, Axle 10L
Technic, Axle 10L
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×3
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×2
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Castle Nasal Helmet with Angled Neck Protector
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Castle Nasal Helmet with Angled Neck Protector
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
×4
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×2
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×2
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
×5
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
×2
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 2 Interior Ridges
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 2 Interior Ridges
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×2
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
×2
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×3
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
×2
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
×2
Container, Treasure Chest Bottom with Slots in Back
Container, Treasure Chest Bottom with Slots in Back
Container, Treasure Chest Lid Curved with Thick Hinge
Container, Treasure Chest Lid Curved with Thick Hinge
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×3
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Hole
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Hole
Brick, Modified Octagonal 2 x 2 x 3 1/3 Corner
Brick, Modified Octagonal 2 x 2 x 3 1/3 Corner
Boat, Hull Small Bow 12 x 12 x 5 1/3 with Black Top (6050 / 6051)
Boat, Hull Small Bow 12 x 12 x 5 1/3 with Black Top (6050 / 6051)
Boat, Hull Small Stern 14 x 12 x 5 1/3 with Black Top (6052 / 6053)
Boat, Hull Small Stern 14 x 12 x 5 1/3 with Black Top (6052 / 6053)
Boat, Mast Rigging Short 16 x 5
Boat, Mast Rigging Short 16 x 5
×2
Boat, Mast Section Base 4 x 4 x 1 2/3
Boat, Mast Section Base 4 x 4 x 1 2/3
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Blade
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Blade
Minifigure, Utensil Magic Wand
Minifigure, Utensil Magic Wand
Horse Battle Helmet
Horse Battle Helmet
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
×2
Dragon / Dinosaur Arm, Right
Dragon / Dinosaur Arm, Right
Dragon / Dinosaur Arm, Left
Dragon / Dinosaur Arm, Left
Dragon Wing
Dragon Wing
×2
Bar 1 x 6 with Hollow Studs
Bar 1 x 6 with Hollow Studs
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged Undetermined Type)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged Undetermined Type)
×3
Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges and Tow Ball (Undetermined Type)
Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges and Tow Ball (Undetermined Type)
×2
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×2
String with End Studs (40L Overall) with (Same Color) Studs Pattern
String with End Studs (40L Overall) with (Same Color) Studs Pattern
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Castle Closed with Fixed Face Grille
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Castle Closed with Fixed Face Grille
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Space / Town with Breathing Hose
Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Space / Town with Breathing Hose
Rubber Belt Medium (Round Cross Section) - Approx. 3 x 3
Rubber Belt Medium (Round Cross Section) - Approx. 3 x 3
×2
Minifigure, Visor with Horizontal Slit and Antenna
Minifigure, Visor with Horizontal Slit and Antenna
Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Cloth Wrap / Bandana with Single Tail in Back
Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Cloth Wrap / Bandana with Single Tail in Back

Common questions about Flying Time Vessel

How much is LEGO Flying Time Vessel (6493-1) worth?

Flying Time Vessel sells for an average of $55.09 used and $105.74 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 6493-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Time Cruisers - Dr. Cyber ($2.58), Time Cruisers - Timmy with Blue Legs, Blue Cap ($1.64). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $4.22. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Flying Time Vessel?

The minifigures make up about 8% of the set value ($4.22 out of $55.09). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Flying Time Vessel (6493-1) retired?

Yes, Flying Time Vessel was released in 1996 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Flying Time Vessel set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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