Dive into Adventure!
The Angler Attack awaits!

Join Dr. Jeff Fisher in this 201-piece LEGO Atlantis set from 2011. Face the Barracuda Guardian and discover the secrets of the deep!

🏛 Atlantis
Set #7978

Angler Attack

Angler Attack is an underrated gem from the Atlantis theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 7+ · Beginner build Younger LEGO fans and those interested in underwater vehicles
Build
201 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$19.99 list price · 9.9¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 107 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique anglerfish design and vibrant colors, but some find the set overpriced for its size and piece count. The minifigures are a highlight, adding to the set's overall appeal.

MSRP
$19.99
Best Price
$95.00
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📝 Our Take

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Angler Attack is an underrated gem from the Atlantis theme. Its unique design, featuring a menacing anglerfish-inspired submarine, stands out amongst other LEGO underwater vehicles. The vibrant color scheme and play features make it a fun and engaging build.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans who enjoy unique vehicles and underwater adventures. The build is relatively simple, making it suitable for younger builders, while the finished model is great for display or play.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or larger LEGO set. Consider sets like the LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers series for a more challenging build and a wider range of underwater vehicles.

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🧱 Building Experience

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201
Pieces
⏱
2.0h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
7-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Unique anglerfish-inspired design
  • Use of lime green and dark green elements to create a vibrant color scheme
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Play features like spring-loaded shooters and poseable limbs

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The Angler Attack set, while not the most sought-after Atlantis set, has seen a steady increase in value since its retirement. Its relatively low piece count and original MSRP make it an accessible entry point for collectors. The unique design and inclusion of two minifigures contribute to its appeal. While the Atlantis theme isn't as popular as some other LEGO themes, its limited run makes sets like Angler Attack potentially valuable in the long term. However, the investment potential may be limited compared to larger, more iconic sets.

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📖 About This Set

<p> Outsmart the Angler Fish and evil guardian to reach the treasure! </p> <p> Expert diver Dr. Fisher catches sight of an ancient helmet lying among the ruins of LEGO® Atlantis. Just then, the evil Barracuda and giant Angler Fish, with it’s razor-sharp teeth, swim out from the murky depths. Can Dr. Fisher outsmart the deadly creatures to claim the golden helmet and take a photo of the rare fish?<br><ul> <li>Includes 2 minifigures: diver with camera and Barracuda guardian with trident</li> <li>Minifigure accessories include diver’s helmet, tank and swim fins</li> <li>Deep Sea Jet features harpoon, grabbing claws</li> <li>Angler Fish measures 7” (17cm) wide, 5” (12cm) long</li> <li>Angler Fish features moving fins and tail!</li> <li>Includes treasure chest with jewels, golden helmet and special gold elements</li> <li>Snap the jaws of the Angler Fish!</li> </ul> </p>

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Atlantis sets, Angler Attack offers a unique design with its anglerfish-inspired submarine. While sets like the Atlantis Exploration HQ (8077-1) offer more play features and a larger piece count, Angler Attack stands out for its distinct aesthetic. It's a good alternative for those who prefer a smaller, more focused build.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes the Atlantis Barracuda Guard and Jeff Fisher minifigures. Jeff Fisher is unique to the Atlantis theme, increasing the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
201
Parts cataloged in this inventory
78 unique parts, 191 pieces
Minifigures
2

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 3× Dark Green
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 1× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 2× Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× Dark Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 1× Black
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 2× Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2476a 1× Dark Green
Equipment Whip [aka Plant Vine] Equipment Whip [a...
Part #: 2488 1× Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 1× Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 1× Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× White
Handlebars Handlebars
Part #: 30031 1× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 3× Dark Green
Weapon Spear Gun with Rounded Trigger and Thin Spear Base Weapon Spear Gun ...
Part #: 30088 1× Flat Silver
Equipment Camera Handheld with Central Viewfinder Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 30089b 1× Black
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Neon Green
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Dark Blue
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 7× Lime
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 1× Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b 2× Lime
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 6× Dark Green
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3048c 1× Dark Green
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 1× Red
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 1× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a 1× Green
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 2× Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× Lime
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 4× Dark Green
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Black
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 1× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 1× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 3× Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 5× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 3× Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 1× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 1× Red
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× White
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 2× White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b 4× White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c 11× Red
Windscreen 8 x 6 x 2 Curved Windscreen 8 x 6 ...
Part #: 41751 2× Dark Green
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Brick Curved 6 x 1
Part #: 42022 4× Lime
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 4286 5× Dark Green
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 4287b 3× Dark Green
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 2× Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 8× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 45590 2× Black
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738b 1× Pearl Gold
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge] Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 4739a 1× Pearl Gold
Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Triple Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 47759 2× Dark Green
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 1× Black
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thin Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 53989 1× Black
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 4× Dark Green
Plant / Creature Body Part, Vine / Tail / Tentacle / Bionicle Spine, Spiky Plant / Creature ...
Part #: 55236 2× Dark Green
Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thin] Minifig Footwear ...
Part #: 59275 2× Yellow
Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thin] Minifig Footwear ...
Part #: 59275 2× Lime
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 2× Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 2× Yellow
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Cross Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 6041 1× Flat Silver
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 2× Dark Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 2× Red
Creature Body Part, Dragon Wing Creature Body Par...
Part #: 6133 2× Dark Green
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 1× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 2× Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Green
Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 61678 3× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 3× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 2× Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 2× Black
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 1× White
Dome Hemisphere 4 x 4 Dome Hemisphere 4...
Part #: 86500 2× Trans-Dark Blue
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 7× White
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 1× Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 1× Black
Helmet Underwater Atlantis Portal Emperor Helmet Underwater...
Part #: 89918 1× Speckle Black-Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 2× Black
Weapon Trident Weapon Trident
Part #: 92290 1× Pearl Gold
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 2× White
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 1× Tan
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 94324 1× [No Color/Any Color]
The set features a good selection of dark green and lime green elements, useful for creating underwater MOCs. The red clip plates are also handy for adding details and connections.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Red Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] (11x) $1.65
Light Bluish Gray Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 (8x) $1.20
White Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium (7x) $1.75
Lime Plate 1 x 2 (7x) $0.35
Dark Green Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (6x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.85

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Create a larger, more detailed submarine.
🌳 Build a deep-sea creature habitat.
🤖 Construct an underwater exploration robot.

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

LEGO Angler Attack (7978-1) garners neutral sentiment across YouTube reviews. While individual videos express personal excitement, no strong consensus emerges for or against the set.

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Reddit

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YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
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9
Mixed
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BlockTalk AI Analysis

LEGO Angler Attack (7978-1) garners neutral sentiment across YouTube reviews. While individual videos express personal excitement, no strong consensus emerges for or against the set.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

boken88 highlights the set's 201 pieces, glow-in-the-dark stickers, and a unique 'narly fish man' minifigure. GeekZolda expresses gratitude for receiving the set as a birthday present.

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

📖 Building Instructions 2

Angler Attack Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

79
Unique Parts
201
Official Piece Count
191
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
2
Minifigures
14
Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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