Dive into Adventure!
Explore the Deep Sea

Uncover hidden treasures and encounter marine life with this classic 2015 City set. A nostalgic trip for LEGO explorers!

🏛 City
Set #60092

Deep Sea Submarine

The Deep Sea Submarine is an engaging underwater adventure set.

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Who it's for
Ages 6+ · Beginner build Perfect for kids and LEGO City fans who enjoy underwater adventures
Build
274 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$39.99 list price · 14.6¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 274 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's detailed submarine design and play features, but some find the seabed portion less engaging. The minifigures are a highlight, contributing to the overall play experience.

📝 Our Take

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The Deep Sea Submarine is an engaging underwater adventure set. Released in 2015 as part of the City theme, this set offers a fun, accessible build with great play features and a detailed submarine design.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and fans of underwater exploration. With a manageable piece count and straightforward instructions, it provides a satisfying building experience and offers plenty of imaginative play possibilities.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or challenging build. Consider larger, more detailed underwater-themed sets, or explore other LEGO City sets with more advanced building techniques.

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🧱 Building Experience

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274
Pieces
⏱
2h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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19cm × 11cm × 9cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Building the detailed submarine with its mechanical arms and viewing cockpit
  • Assembling the underwater seabed with hidden treasure
  • Using Technic pins to create functional moving parts
  • Incorporating the underwater scooter for added play

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⏳ Retired
The Deep Sea Submarine, being a retired set, has seen a steady increase in value. Its moderate piece count and desirable theme contribute to its appeal among collectors. While not a high-end investment, its rising price trend indicates it's a solid choice for those looking for moderate appreciation, especially if kept in good condition. However, potential investors should be aware that City sets are generally produced in larger quantities compared to exclusive or licensed themes, which could limit significant price surges.

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📖 About This Set

Explore the depths of the ocean with the Deep Sea Submarine!

Explore the secrets of the ocean with the Deep Sea Submarine! The LEGO® City deep-sea explorers have spotted a mysterious chest lying in a whale skeleton, but a huge, snappy shark is preventing them from reaching it. Open the submarine’s glass bubble cockpit, climb aboard and submerge, using the powerful tilting thrusters to propel you through the water. When you reach the site, use the searchlight and grabber located on the sub’s robotic arms to retrieve the chest. Will it contain the lost treasure? Includes 3 minifigures with assorted accessories: a submariner and 2 scuba divers.

  • Includes 3 minifigures with assorted accessories: a submariner and 2 scuba divers
  • Features a submarine, whale ribcage with explore function, seaweed, crab and a shark
  • Submarine features large external ballast tanks, opening hatch, bubble cockpit, tilting thrusters, robotic arm with searchlight and robotic arm with grabber
  • Accessory elements include a crowbar, camera, treasure chest, 5 gold coins, ruby and a crystal
  • Climb aboard the awesome Deep Sea Submarine!
  • Explore the deep ocean
  • Enter the whale ribcage
  • Discover lost treasure
  • Watch out for the huge snappy shark!
  • Submarine measures over 3” (9cm) high, 7” (19cm) long and 4” (11cm) wide

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City underwater sets, the Deep Sea Submarine offers a balanced combination of play features and building experience. While sets like the Ocean Exploration Ship (60266-1) offer larger builds and more advanced features, the Deep Sea Submarine is more accessible for younger builders and provides a compact, playable model. It's a great entry point into the LEGO City underwater world.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: a Marine Explorer and two divers (male and female) with detailed wetsuits and diving gear. These figures add to the playability and collectibility of the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
274
Parts cataloged in this inventory
114 unique parts, 258 pieces
Minifigures
3

The official piece count includes the 16 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thick] Minifig Footwear ...
Part #: 10190 4× Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 10247 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] Technic Gear 8 To...
Part #: 10928 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 8 Bottom Aircraft Fuselage...
Part #: 11295 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 13564 2× White
Animal Body Part, Shark Body with Three Gill Slits Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 14518 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 1× Yellow
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 2× Dark Tan
Tile Special Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Special Roun...
Part #: 15535 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 15672 2× Blue
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Shark Head with Rounded Nose with Black Eyes Print Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 20512pr0001 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 60092-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 20800 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Yellow
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 1× Dark Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× Yellow
Brick Special 2 x 4 x 2 with Studs on Sides Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 2434 1× Black
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 1× Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 7× Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 2× Yellow
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30000 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 1× Black
Equipment Camera Handheld with Central Viewfinder Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 30089b 1× Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 4× Yellow
Plant, Sea Grass Plant, Sea Grass
Part #: 30093 2× Bright Green
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Light Blue
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 1× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Red
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 1× White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 1× Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 1× Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30361c 2× Yellow
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 2 Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 30363 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c 2× Yellow
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End and 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30386 2× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30552 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30553 2× Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Metallic Gold
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 1× White
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 4 x 6...
Part #: 32059 1× Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 1× Red
Animal, Crab Animal, Crab
Part #: 33121 1× Bright Light Orange
Plant, Carrot Top Plant, Carrot Top
Part #: 33183 1× Bright Green
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 2× Blue
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 1× Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 1× Yellow
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 1× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Yellow
Cone 4 x 4 x 2, Axle Hole [Plain] Cone 4 x 4 x 2, A...
Part #: 3943b 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 1× Dark Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 1× Yellow
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 4× White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b 2× Black
Technic Cylinder 4 x 4 with Pin Holes and Centre Bar, Closed Sides on Bar Technic Cylinder ...
Part #: 41531 2× Yellow
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 6× Blue
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 2× Blue
Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Ho...
Part #: 4345b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...
Part #: 4346 2× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 44568 1× Light Bluish Gray
Tail Shuttle - Small Tail Shuttle - Small
Part #: 44661 2× Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4595 1× Black
Jet Engine Fan with 10 Blades and Technic Pin Jet Engine Fan wi...
Part #: 46667 2× Black
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738b 1× Reddish Brown
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge] Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 4739a 1× Reddish Brown
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Light Blue
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 3 x 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 47456 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 2× Black
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50745 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Dual 2 Fingers Windscreen 6 x 6 ...
Part #: 50747 1× Trans-Clear
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 1× Black
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 2× Yellow
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Ball and Axle Hole, with 6 Holes in Ball Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 57909b 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 3× Flat Silver
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with 4 x 4 Recessed and 3 Holes Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 60219 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60476 2× Light Bluish Gray
Rock Panel Triangular 3 x 8 x 7 Rock Panel Triang...
Part #: 6083 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 2× Red
Wedge Plate 6 x 6 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 6 x 6...
Part #: 6106 1× Dark Tan
Bar 1 x 6 [Closed Studs] Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...
Part #: 6140 1× Black
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 61409 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Red
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 6183 4× Yellow
Brick Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 6222 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 4× Black
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 6259 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 2× Blue
Flexible Hose 8.5L with Tabless Ends (Fixed Ends same color as Tube) Flexible Hose 8.5...
Part #: 73590c03a 2× Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal, Reinforced, Completely Round Studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 75937 5× Black
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 11L / 8.8cm Hose Rigid 3mm D....
Part #: 75c11 4× Black
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 1× Red
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 1× Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 2× Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 3× Black
Technic Pin Connector Round Curved with Fin and Hole Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 87745 3× White
Tool Crowbar Tool Crowbar
Part #: 92585 1× Red
Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Open Lower Axle Holes Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 93571 2× Black
Brick Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 1× Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 17× Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 5× Pearl Gold
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and 4 Bars Up Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 98284 1× Black
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 8× Black
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 3× Flat Silver
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Solid Studs] Brick Sloped 75° ...
Part #: 98560 1× White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 2× Light Bluish Gray
The set contains a useful mix of dark bluish gray and yellow elements, including several Technic pins and connectors, making it a good source for adding detail and functionality to MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] (8x) $2.00
Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots (7x) $0.70
Pearl Gold Tile Round 1 x 1 (5x) $0.75
Dark Bluish Gray Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 (4x) $1.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.05

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Create a larger, more detailed research vessel
🏙 Expand the underwater scene with a research base
🚗 Design a different type of submarine or underwater vehicle

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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Reviewers like "Juega conmigo - juguetes para niños" showcase the unboxing experience of the LEGO City Deep Sea Submarine 60092, highlighting the included minifigures and accessories. "Swedish Brick" provides a detailed look at the box contents, instructions, and numbered bags, noting the set's components for builders.

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews
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Reviewers like "Juega conmigo - juguetes para niños" showcase the unboxing experience of the LEGO City Deep Sea Submarine 60092, highlighting the included minifigures and accessories. "Swedish Brick" provides a detailed look at the box contents, instructions, and numbered bags, noting the set's components for builders.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 4

Deep Sea Submarine Instructions
BI 3004/28 - 60092 V29 1/2
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Deep Sea Submarine Instructions
BI 3004/28 - 60092 V39 1/2
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Deep Sea Submarine Instructions
BI 3004/80+4, 60092 V29 2/2
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Deep Sea Submarine Instructions
BI 3004/80+4, 60092 V39 2/2
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Charts Inventory Statistics

115
Unique Parts
274
Official Piece Count
258
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
3
Minifigures
18
Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 16 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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