How many pieces are in the Undersea Explorer?

Undersea Explorer contains 364 pieces.

What age is the Undersea Explorer recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-14.

When was the Undersea Explorer released?

Undersea Explorer was released in 2010.

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🏛 Atlantis

Set #8080

Undersea Explorer

The Undersea Explorer is a classic underwater adventure set.

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Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Ideal for kids and teens interested in underwater exploration and LEGO Technic basics
Build: 364 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $39.99 list price · 11.0¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating from 74 ratings

Fans appreciate the Undersea Explorer for its unique submersible design and vibrant color scheme. Some find the build relatively simple, but it's generally considered a solid set within the Atlantis theme.

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📝 Our Take

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The Undersea Explorer is a classic underwater adventure set. Released in 2010 as part of the Atlantis theme, it captures the spirit of deep-sea exploration with its unique vehicle design and vibrant color scheme.

This set is perfect for younger builders and fans of the Atlantis theme. The build is straightforward but engaging, offering a good introduction to Technic elements, and the finished model is sturdy enough for play.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex or detailed build. While charming, it lacks the sophistication of larger, more recent underwater-themed sets; consider the Deep Sea Explorers series for a more challenging experience.

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364

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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7-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Building the unique submersible design
Incorporating Technic elements for movement and stability
Constructing the grabbing claw mechanism
Creating a vibrant underwater scene

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⏳ Retired

The Undersea Explorer presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from a popular but relatively short-lived theme (Atlantis), it benefits from nostalgia and a decent piece count. While not as highly sought after as some licensed themes, its unique design and the rising price trend suggest potential for appreciation, especially if kept in mint condition. However, broader market interest in the Atlantis theme is a key factor to watch.

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📖 About This Set

Searching the darkest depths of the ocean floor for the red Atlantis treasure key, the undersea explorer engages the huge guardian sea serpent! While in rover configuration, the undersea explorer doesn't stand a chance...but transforming into a giant robot, with torpedo launcher and grappling arm, the undersea explorer is more than ready to defend itself! Includes 1 heroic diver minifigure Features red Atlantis treasure key Undersea explorer transforms from seabed rover into robot equipped with torpedo launcher and grapple arm Sea serpent measures 13" (33cm) long Explorer measures over 5" (14cm) long in rover configuration, over 7" (19cm) tall in robot configuration

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The Undersea Explorer offers a different experience compared to larger, more detailed underwater sets. While sets like the Deep Sea Operation Base (60096-1) offer more complexity and minifigures, the Undersea Explorer is more compact and focuses on the vehicle itself. Consider this set for its unique design and nostalgia, while larger sets offer more comprehensive play scenarios.

1 Minifigure Included

Bobby

5 parts

B-

The set includes the Bobby minifigure, a standard diver from the Atlantis theme. While not exceptionally rare, it adds to the set's overall appeal for collectors of the theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 364
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 98 unique parts, 359 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 5 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Black

Part #: 2654 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 11× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Yellow

Part #: 3008 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Yellow

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 8× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30361c 2× Lime

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367b 2× Lime

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3048c 2× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30602 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Lime

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 4× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Red

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 3× Black

Part #: 3710 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 2× Yellow

Part #: 3941 2× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× Yellow

Part #: 42003 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 1× Red

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 8× Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Tail Shuttle - Small

Part #: 44661 3× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 3× Yellow

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 47454 2× Red

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 47455 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47456 3× Black

Part #: 47458 4× Black

Wheel Arch, Curve...

Part #: 47755 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 47759 1× Black

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48169 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48170 4× Red

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48172 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 4855 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50947 2× Black

Grille / Spoiler ...

Part #: 50949 2× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 51739 1× Yellow

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 16× Yellow

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 2× White

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 53989 4× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 8× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Black

Projectile, Techn...

Part #: 57028c01 1× Light Bluish Gray

Flexible Ribbed H...

Part #: 57539 2× Pearl Light Gray

Launcher, Technic...

Part #: 57796 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 57909a 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Light Cover 1 x 1...

Part #: 58176 2× Trans-Bright Green

Light Cover 1 x 1...

Part #: 58176 6× Trans-Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 60219 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 6041 2× Pearl Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470a 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470a 1× Black

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 61184 2× Light Bluish Gray

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 6133 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 8× Trans-Clear

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 16× Lime

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 62712 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 6553 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 7× Blue

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 2× Dark Tan

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 5× Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87745 8× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 2× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 3× Black

Ring with Centre ...

Part #: 87748pr0001 1× Trans-Red

Propeller 7 Blade...

Part #: 87751 1× Pearl Light Gray

Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 87752 1× Trans-Bright Green

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 90823 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a good selection of red and dark bluish gray elements, along with useful Technic pins and connectors. The yellow animal barbs are useful for detailing and adding texture to MOCs.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

364

Official Piece Count

359

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 5 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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