How many pieces are in the City of Atlantis?

City of Atlantis contains 687 pieces.

When was the City of Atlantis released?

City of Atlantis was released in 2011.

🏛 Atlantis

Set #7985

City of Atlantis

City of Atlantis is an underwater marvel.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build LEGO fans who enjoy detailed builds and underwater themes
Build: 687 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $69.99 list price · 10.2¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.2 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the City of Atlantis for its unique underwater theme and detailed design, but some find the play features underwhelming. The rising price on the secondary market reflects its collectibility despite minor criticisms.

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📝 Our Take

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City of Atlantis is an underwater marvel. Released in 2011 as part of the Atlantis theme, this set captures the grandeur of a lost civilization with its imposing architecture and hidden treasures. The play features and unique minifigures add to its allure, making it a standout set from the era.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate detailed builds and imaginative play. The building experience is engaging, with a focus on creating a visually stunning display piece. Its moderate piece count makes it a manageable project for both teens and adults.

Skip this if you're looking for a modern building experience or have a tight budget. Newer underwater-themed sets or modular buildings might offer more advanced techniques and features. Consider sets from the LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers line for a more contemporary underwater adventure.

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🧱 Building Experience

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687

Pieces

⏱

4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Intricate architectural details that capture the essence of a lost city
Incorporation of play features like the trap door and rising golden warrior
Use of various white and tan elements to create a visually appealing structure
Integration of sea creature elements to enhance the underwater theme

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The City of Atlantis set presents a compelling investment opportunity due to its retired status, unique theme, and rising price trend. The set's intricate design and play features contribute to its desirability among collectors. While the Atlantis theme may not be as universally popular as Star Wars or Harry Potter, its limited run and distinctive aesthetic make it a sought-after item. However, potential investors should be aware of the risks associated with fluctuating market values and the possibility of similar themes being revived in the future. Considering its current trajectory and the increasing interest in vintage LEGO sets, City of Atlantis has the potential for continued appreciation.

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Compared to other sets in the Atlantis theme, City of Atlantis stands out for its detailed architecture and play features. While sets like the Atlantis Exploration HQ offer more vehicles and minifigures, City of Atlantis provides a more immersive and visually striking display piece. For those interested in underwater themes, the LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers line offers modern alternatives, but lacks the unique charm and collectible value of City of Atlantis.

5 Minifigures Included

Atlantis Barracuda Guard

5 parts

B+

Atlantis Lobster Guard (Short Legs)

9 parts

B+

Atlantis Temple Statue

Ace Speedman with Lights and Propeller

18 parts

The set includes five minifigures, featuring unique characters like the Atlantis Barracuda Guard and Atlantis Lobster Guard, adding to the set's collectible value. The Atlantis Temple Statue provides a distinctive, non-standard minifigure element.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 687
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 145 unique parts, 645 pieces
Minifigures: 5

The piece count includes the 42 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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

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Part #: 2431 1× White

Plate 2 x 12

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Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 9× Black

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Part #: 2817 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 30000 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 11× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 3

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Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 1 x 2

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Brick 1 x 2

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Brick 1 x 1

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Brick 1 x 6

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Brick 1 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Red

Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Animal, Fish, Orn...

Part #: 30224 5× Pearl Gold

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 14× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Red

Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 10

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Plate 2 x 8

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Plate 6 x 8

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Steering Wheel Sm...

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Tile 2 x 2 with G...

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Tile 2 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Blue

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× Tan

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 2× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32269 1× Tan

Technic Gear 36 T...

Part #: 32498 1× Black

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Part #: 32524 4× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32530 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2

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Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

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Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

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Plate 1 x 6

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Technic Pin witho...

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Technic Axle 4

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Technic Axle 8

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Technic Bush

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Plate 2 x 6

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Steering Stand 1 ...

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Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

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Part #: 4085c 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Gate 1 x 4 x 9 Ar...

Part #: 42448 2× Pearl Gold

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

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Plate 2 x 16

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Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Boat, Mast 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4289 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

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Technic Axle 3

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Brick Wedged, Cur...

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Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738b 1× Pearl Gold

Treasure Chest Li...

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Wheel Arch, Curve...

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Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6

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Wedge Plate 2 x 4

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Large Figure Weap...

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Panel 1 x 6 x 5

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Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60583b 2× White

Brick 1 x 10

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Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 61184 4× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Halberd / ...

Part #: 6123 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 28× Pearl Gold

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 61485 1× White

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 61678 8× Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Blue

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 3× Black

Animal, Fish [Hol...

Part #: 64648 1× Flat Silver

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 4× Tan

Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1...

Part #: 6585 1× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 1× Dark Tan

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 6589 2× Tan

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× White

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 85959pat0004 3× Trans-Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× White

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 8× Black

Ring with Centre ...

Part #: 87748pr0006 1× Trans-Purple

Turntable 4 x 4 T...

Part #: 87750 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Propeller 7 Blade...

Part #: 87751 1× Flat Silver

Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 87752 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 89650 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 92099 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 6 x...

Part #: 92107 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 2× Black

Weapon Trident

Part #: 92290 6× Pearl Gold

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Pearl Gold

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92692 2× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 83× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 19× Tan

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 94346 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set contains a substantial amount of white and tan elements, making it a valuable resource for builders looking to create their own ancient or underwater-themed MOCs. The inclusion of Dark Green Plant / Creature Body Part pieces also offers unique design possibilities.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] (83x) $4.15

Tan Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] (19x) $0.95

White Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] (18x) $1.80

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$6.90

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the city with additional underwater structures

🏛 Create a larger Atlantis diorama with custom landscaping

🚢 Build custom submarines and underwater vehicles to explore the city

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

Based on 7 discussions

3.9 /5

Positive

43% positive

BlockTalk AI

The positive sentiment on Reddit is driven by the set's aesthetic appeal and perceived playability, with many appreciating its ancient civilization architecture and the rising Golden Warrior feature. While some find the trap door mechanism flawed, the overall excitement of owning and displaying the set shines through. The desire for more mythology-based themes suggests a broader appreciation for sets that blend adventure with fantasy elements.

Oh no! An underwater trap door! ... Wait, I think they did not thought this one out well.

87 upvotes • 4y ago

Why doesn’t Lego do a mythology series with adventurers battling or befriending mythological characters? Kind of like Indiana Jones with more fantasy

58 upvotes • 8y ago

I got it for the looks (I love ancient civilisation architecture), and stayed for the playability. Want to see more? Go check my in-depth review:...

17 upvotes • 4y ago

What YouTubers Say

1 video found

BlockTalk AI

Chris Pirillo's review of the LEGO City of Atlantis (7985-1) praises the set's unique pieces and playability, highlighting the submarine with claws and harpoon gun. While appreciating the overall design, the reviewer expresses a dislike for the included stickers.

#Tech News: Pawn Shops, LinkedIn, Atlantis, and Extra-terrestrials

Chris Pirillo • 5.0K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 7 Reddit opinions

3.9 /5

Positive

43% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

+ Love, Beautiful

YouTube

Not enough YouTube data

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 Reddit + 1 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Many appreciate the set's aesthetic appeal and display value, with one user building a custom base for it. A common sentiment is excitement and fond memories associated with building and owning the City of Atlantis set.

Reddit Reviews

6 discussions

Neutral

Oh no! An underwater trap door! ... Wait, I think they did not thought this one out well.

4y ago in r/lego View

Neutral

Why doesn’t Lego do a mythology series with adventurers battling or befriending mythological characters? Kind of like Indiana Jones with more fantasy

8y ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

I got it for the looks (I love ancient civilisation architecture), and stayed for the playability. Want to see more? Go check my in-depth review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bymji\_zKhLM.

4y ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

That’s absolutely beautiful! I love the base you built it on

8y ago in r/lego View

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