Dive into Adventure!
Explore the Deep Reef Refuge

Uncover underwater secrets with this classic 1997 LEGO Divers set. Featuring 446 pieces and 5 minifigures, it's a nostalgic trip for LEGO fans and a thrilling build for new adventurers.

🏛 Divers
Set #6441

Deep Reef Refuge

Deep Reef Refuge is a classic underwater adventure set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO fans and collectors who enjoy classic themes and underwater adventures. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 446 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.5 from 8 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic charm and classic underwater theme. Some find the building techniques basic compared to modern sets, but the overall playability and minifigure selection are well-regarded.

📝 Our Take

Deep Reef Refuge is a classic underwater adventure set! Released in 1997 as part of the Divers theme, this set captures the thrill of ocean exploration with a detailed reef environment and a team of intrepid minifigures.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate vintage themes and unique building experiences. The Deep Reef Refuge offers a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of LEGO, with a focus on playability and imaginative storytelling.

Skip this if you prefer modern, highly detailed display models. While charming, the Deep Reef Refuge reflects the building styles of the late 90s, which may not appeal to those seeking complex building techniques or hyper-realistic designs. Consider newer City Deep Sea sets for a more contemporary underwater experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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446
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the diverse reef structure with various plant elements.
  • Assembling the underwater scooter and research submarine.
  • Creating the hinged rock formations for interactive play.
  • Incorporating the treasure chest and shark elements for added excitement.

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B+
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The Deep Reef Refuge set presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its age (released in 1997) contributes to its rarity and desirability among collectors of vintage LEGO themes. The set's complete piece count and inclusion of all original minifigures significantly enhance its value. While the Divers theme doesn't command the same premiums as licensed themes like Star Wars, its niche appeal and the set's overall condition will likely drive appreciation over time. Potential risks include the availability of complete sets and the fluctuating demand for classic LEGO themes. However, given its age and relatively low production numbers compared to modern sets, the Deep Reef Refuge has the potential to become a valuable addition to any LEGO investment portfolio.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern underwater exploration sets, the Deep Reef Refuge offers a simpler, more classic building experience. While newer sets may boast more intricate designs and specialized pieces, this set captures the charm and nostalgia of vintage LEGO themes. Consider the LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers sets for a more contemporary underwater adventure, or other classic Divers sets for a similar building experience.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 141 unique parts • 405 total pieces

String with End Studs 41L Overall String with End S...
Part #: 14226c41 Black
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] with Diver Blue Print Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 2335pr0003 White
Hinge Bar 12L with 3 Fingers and Open End Stud Hinge Bar 12L wit...
Part #: 2375 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b White
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Blue
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Stylised Radar Print Tile 1 x 4 with S...
Part #: 2431pr0018 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 Yellow
Helmet, Standard Helmet, Standard
Part #: 2446 Black
Wedge 3 x 3 Facet Wedge 3 x 3 Facet
Part #: 2462 Red
Wedge Sloped Inverted 3 x 3 x 2 Facet Wedge Sloped Inve...
Part #: 2464 White
Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Corner Concave Panel 4 x 4 x 6 C...
Part #: 2467 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Red
Animal Body Part, Shark Body, without Bottom Tube Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 2547 Light Gray
Animal Body Part, Shark Body, without Bottom Tube Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 2547 White
Animal Body Part, Shark Head Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 2548 White
Boat, Anchor - Single Top Hole Boat, Anchor - Si...
Part #: 2564 Black
Antenna 8H Whip Antenna 8H Whip
Part #: 2569 Red
Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow without Stud Notches Wedge Plate 7 x 6...
Part #: 2625 Blue
Wedge Sloped Inverted 6 x 6 x 1 Boat Bow Wedge Sloped Inve...
Part #: 2626 White
Boat Hull Section, Bow Top 6 x 6 x 1 Boat Hull Section...
Part #: 2627 White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 Black
Lever Small Base with Light Gray Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c03 Blue
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 Blue
Panel 3 x 3 x 3 Corner Convex Panel 3 x 3 x 3 C...
Part #: 30079 White
Panel 3 x 3 x 3 Corner Convex Panel 3 x 3 x 3 C...
Part #: 30079 Yellow
Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Porthole with Trans Light Blue Glass Panel 4 x 3 x 3 w...
Part #: 30080c01 White
Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Porthole with Trans Light Blue Glass Panel 4 x 3 x 3 w...
Part #: 30080c01 Yellow
Arm Piece with Towball and Clip Arm Piece with To...
Part #: 30082 Dark Gray
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Hinge [Plain] Windscreen 6 x 6 ...
Part #: 30083 Trans-Light Blue
Animal, Manta Ray Animal, Manta Ray
Part #: 30084 Black
Animal Body Part, Shark / Sawfish Head Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 30085 Light Gray
Weapon Spear Gun with Rounded Trigger and Thin Spear Base Weapon Spear Gun ...
Part #: 30088 Yellow
Equipment Camera Handheld with Right-Aligned Viewfinder Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 30089a Yellow
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Headwear Accessory Visor / Diver's Mask Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 30090 Trans-Clear
Minifig Neckwear Scuba Airtank, No Bar Holder Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 30091a Light Gray
Equipment Underwater Scooter, 2 Bar Handles, Octagonal End Equipment Underwa...
Part #: 30092 Yellow
Plant, Sea Grass Plant, Sea Grass
Part #: 30093 Green
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Blue
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Light Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Red
Chain 17L [21 Links] Chain 17L [21 Links]
Part #: 30104 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 Blue
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Yellow
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 White
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 White
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Light Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Radar Screen Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0005 White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Divers Computer Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr9993 White
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Blue and Yellow Map Print Tile 2 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3068bpr0058 White
Tile 2 x 2 with Blue and Red Scallop and Crab Print Tile 2 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3068bpr0359 Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Blue and Red Seahorse Print Tile 2 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3068bpr0360 Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Blue and Red Eel Print Tile 2 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3068bpr0375 Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Blue and Yellow Control Panel Print Tile 1 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3069bpr0047 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Yellow Control Panel Print (Original) Tile 1 x 2 with R...
Part #: 3069bpr0048 White
Tile 1 x 2 with 'X-RAY' Print Tile 1 x 2 with '...
Part #: 3069bpr0050 Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Gauge and "23" Print Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069bpr0078 Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Green
Hook, Plate 1 x 2 with Crane Hook Left Hook, Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 3127 Light Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 3307 White
Engine - Smooth, Small 1 x 2 Side Plate [With Axle Holders] Engine - Smooth, ...
Part #: 3475b Black
Tail 4 x 2 x 2 Tail 4 x 2 x 2
Part #: 3479 White
Arm Piece with Towball Socket, 3 Fingers Arm Piece with To...
Part #: 3613 Yellow
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 White
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Blue
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Light Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 10× White
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Blue
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 White
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Slope 75° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3684 Light Gray
Weapon Dagger / Knife Weapon Dagger / K...
Part #: 37 Chrome Silver
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Plant, Flower Stem Plant, Flower Stem
Part #: 3741 Green
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [No Connections between Studs] Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747a Blue
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Black
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Blue
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3830 Blue
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3830 Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3831 Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3831 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Black
Baseplate 16 x 32 Baseplate 16 x 32
Part #: 3857 Tan
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Yellow
Support Round 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Reach-Through Center Hole Support Round 2 x...
Part #: 3940b 10× Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Black
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Blue
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Black
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Part #: 4079 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Black Grid Large Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150pr0014 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4175 Black
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Wide Top Windscreen 2 x 6 ...
Part #: 4176 Trans-Light Blue
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4213 White
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Light Gray
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 White
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 Yellow
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 White
Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Ho...
Part #: 4345b Yellow
Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...
Part #: 4346 Yellow
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Open Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460a White
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...
Part #: 4531 Light Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4623 Blue
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Light Gray
Boat / Ship Wheel / Helm Boat / Ship Wheel...
Part #: 4790 Brown
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Solid Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 4864a Trans-Dark Blue
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4871 Yellow
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 75cm String Cord Thin ...
Part #: 56823c75 Black
Money / Coin with "10" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57503 Chrome Gold
Money / Coin with "20" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57504 Chrome Gold
Money / Coin with "30" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57505 Chrome Gold
Money / Coin with "40" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57506 Chrome Gold
Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thin] Minifig Footwear ...
Part #: 59275 Red
Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thin] Minifig Footwear ...
Part #: 59275 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 White
Propeller Housing Propeller Housing
Part #: 6040 Black
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Cross Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 6041 Red
Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers Arm Piece with Pi...
Part #: 6048a Black
Rock Panel Triangular 3 x 8 x 7 (aka LURP) Rock Panel Triang...
Part #: 6083 Dark Gray
Animal, Octopus [Plain] Animal, Octopus [...
Part #: 6086 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 12 x 3 Brick Arch 1 x 12...
Part #: 6108 Light Gray
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 White
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Blue
Bar 1 x 6 [Closed Studs] Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...
Part #: 6140 Light Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Neon Green
Arm Piece with Pin, 3 Fingers Arm Piece with Pi...
Part #: 6217 Black
Animal, Dolphin (Normal Connection - With Axle Holder) Animal, Dolphin (...
Part #: 6228b Light Gray
Net 10 x 10 Square Net 10 x 10 Square
Part #: 71155 Black
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6441-1 Sticker Sheet 1 f...
Part #: 71449 [No Color/Any Color]
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 6560-1 Sticker Sheet 2 f...
Part #: 71452 [No Color/Any Color]
String Reel Winch 2 x 4 x 2 (Light Gray Drum) String Reel Winch...
Part #: 73037 Light Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [No Slot] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 75535 Yellow
The set features a good selection of white and blue bricks and slopes, ideal for creating underwater environments. The inclusion of multiple sea grass elements adds a touch of realism to the reef design.

💎 Notable Parts

White Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] (10x) $1.00
Black Support Round 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Reach-Through Center Hole (10x) $1.50
Green Plant, Sea Grass (7x) $2.10
White Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] (6x) $1.80
Trans-Red Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (5x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.15

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the reef into a larger coral ecosystem.
🚢 Create a larger research vessel for deep-sea exploration.
🏙 Build an underwater research base connected to the reef.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

141
Unique Parts
405
Total Pieces
5
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1