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Explore the Atlantis HQ

Uncover the mysteries of the deep with this 475-piece set from 2010, featuring 3 minifigures and a Manta Warrior!

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🏛 Atlantis
Set #8077

Atlantis Exploration HQ

Atlantis Exploration HQ is an exciting underwater base.

🏆 Best For: Great for kids and adult collectors who enjoy the Atlantis theme and underwater adventures. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 475 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's vibrant color scheme and engaging play features, particularly the underwater vehicles and hidden treasure. Some criticize the repetitive aspects of the base construction, but overall it's considered a solid addition to the Atlantis theme.

📝 Our Take

Atlantis Exploration HQ is an exciting underwater base. This set captures the adventurous spirit of the Atlantis theme with its vibrant colors, detailed submersibles, and hidden treasure features.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans who enjoy underwater adventures and imaginative play. The build provides a good balance of complexity and fun, suitable for kids and adult collectors alike. Its display value is also high due to the unique vehicles and minifigures.

Skip this if you're looking for a massive, complex build. Consider LEGO City Deep Sea Exploration Vessel 60095-1 for a larger underwater exploration experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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475
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the detailed Exploration HQ with its various compartments and features.
  • Constructing the mini-submarines and underwater scooter.
  • Incorporating play features like the hidden treasure chest and moving parts.
  • Displaying the completed set with its vibrant colors and dynamic design.

📈 Investment Analysis

↑ Trending up since release
B+
Investment Grade
⏳ Appreciating
The Atlantis Exploration HQ, released in 2010, has seen its value appreciate significantly since retirement, driven by the theme's popularity and the set's appealing design. With a moderate piece count and unique minifigures, it attracts collectors seeking nostalgia and completeness within the Atlantis line. However, the rising price also means a higher initial investment, and potential buyers should be wary of condition and completeness when purchasing on the secondary market. Overall, the set holds promise as a collector's item, but careful consideration is advised before investing.

Not Financial Advice: Content is for educational purposes only. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Full disclaimer

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Atlantis sets, the Exploration HQ offers a balanced combination of a base structure, vehicles, and minifigures. While the Deep Sea Striker (8076-1) focuses more on vehicles, this set provides a more comprehensive play experience. Collectors might choose this set for its base-building aspect and balanced content.

3 Minifigures Included

Includes three minifigures: Atlantis Manta Warrior, Jeff Fisher, and Ace Speedman. The Manta Warrior is unique to the Atlantis theme, increasing its collectibility.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 135 unique parts • 460 total pieces

Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Red
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Clear
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2730 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 23× Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 White
Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30000 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Bluish Gray
Handlebars Handlebars
Part #: 30031 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 14× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Red
Weapon Spear Gun with Rounded Trigger and Thin Spear Base Weapon Spear Gun ...
Part #: 30088 Black
Equipment Crystal Ball Globe 2 x 2 x 2 Equipment Crystal...
Part #: 30106 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Lime
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b Lime
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Black
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 30377 Black
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 Yellow
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End and 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 30387 Yellow
Hook with Towball Hook with Towball
Part #: 30395 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Towball Socket, 9 Teeth Hinge 1 x 2 Locki...
Part #: 30396 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Radar Screen Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0005 White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Aircraft Multiple Flight Controls Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0013 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 Dark Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 10× Red
Steering Wheel Small, 2 x 2 Steering Wheel Sm...
Part #: 30663 Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Nautical Map and Red 'X' Print Tile 2 x 2 with N...
Part #: 3068bpr0167 Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Computer Keyboard Standard Print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0030 White
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 14 [13 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32018 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Brick 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening Technic Brick 4 x...
Part #: 32324 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Red
Technic Brick 5 x 5 Right Angle (1 x 4 - 1 x 4) Technic Brick 5 x...
Part #: 32555 Black
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 Tan
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3702 Black
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3830 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3831 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3895 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3895 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Yellow
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 16× Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Bluish Gray
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Part #: 4079 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 8 x 8 with Grille [Hole in Center] Plate Special 8 x...
Part #: 4151b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Cylinder 4 x 4 with Pin Holes and Centre Bar, Closed Sides on Bar Technic Cylinder ...
Part #: 41531 Red
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Technic Friction Pin with Round Hole Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 41532 Black
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 44568 Light Bluish Gray
Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flat Area between Clips Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...
Part #: 44676 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Red
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Metal Detector Equipment Metal D...
Part #: 4479 Black
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 4497 Pearl Light Gray
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4623 Dark Bluish Gray
Jet Engine Fan with 10 Blades and Technic Pin Jet Engine Fan wi...
Part #: 46667 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Red
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a Red
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Dual 2 Fingers Windscreen 6 x 6 ...
Part #: 50747 Trans-Bright Green
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thin Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 53989 Pearl Dark Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Green
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Red
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 Trans-Bright Green
Support 2 x 2 x 10 Girder Triangular Vertical - Type 3 - Axle Hole, 3 Posts Support 2 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 58827 Dark Bluish Gray
Minifig Footwear Flipper [Thin] Minifig Footwear ...
Part #: 59275 Lime
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 6005 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470a Red
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 10 x 10 Octagonal Opening Plate Special 10 ...
Part #: 6063 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with Holes, Smooth Bottom Bracket 5 x 2 x 2...
Part #: 6087 Black
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Red
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Green
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 61678 Red
Brick Curved 2 x 3 Brick Curved 2 x 3
Part #: 6215 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface Technic Panel Cur...
Part #: 62531 Red
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 6259 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing #6 Long Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64393 Red
Animal, Fish [Hollow Stud Mouth] Animal, Fish [Hol...
Part #: 64648 Pearl Light Gray
Technic Panel Fairing #5 Long Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64681 Red
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 64799 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 11L / 8.8cm Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...
Part #: 78c11 Pearl Light Gray
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 Red
Dome Hemisphere 4 x 4 Dome Hemisphere 4...
Part #: 86500 Trans-Bright Green
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Bluish Gray
Ring with Centre Triangle with Gold Bands and Turtle Print [Atlantis Key] Ring with Centre ...
Part #: 87748pr0005 Trans-Yellow
Weapon Trident Weapon Trident
Part #: 92290 Pearl Gold
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 90444 [No Color/Any Color]
The set features a good selection of Red and Dark Bluish Gray elements, useful for MOC builders. The Trans-Bright Green domes are also a standout element for creating unique underwater effects.

💎 Notable Parts

Red Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole (16x) $0.80
Red Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] (8x) $1.20
Red Plate Special 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening (6x) $1.50
Trans-Bright Green Dome Hemisphere 4 x 4 (6x) $3.00
Dark Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips (6x) $1.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$8.30

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Larger underwater research vessel
🏙 Expanded underwater city modules
🌳 Detailed coral reef ecosystem diorama

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

The overall sentiment for the LEGO Atlantis Exploration HQ (8077) is mixed, with reviews generally being neutral and focused on showcasing the set. While Brickology Productions calls it an "AMAZING SET" and "ONE OF THE BEST THIS YEAR," most reviewers offer unscripted overviews without strong positive or negative opinions.

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

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

The overall sentiment for the LEGO Atlantis Exploration HQ (8077) is mixed, with reviews generally being neutral and focused on showcasing the set. While Brickology Productions calls it an "AMAZING SET" and "ONE OF THE BEST THIS YEAR," most reviewers offer unscripted overviews without strong positive or negative opinions.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

JANG's LEGO Reviews provides an independent fan review, and Brickology Productions expresses high praise for the set. soundwaveman's video simply showcases the set without detailed commentary.

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

Charts Inventory Statistics

135
Unique Parts
460
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1