How many pieces and minifigures are included?

Set 8079 has 245 pieces in 71 types and one minifigure.

Which range is it from?

It belongs to the Atlantis range and was released in 2010.

Which colours dominate?

Mainly black, red, lime green and white.

Atlantis

LEGO® Shadow Snapper

Shadow Snapper 8079 comes from the underwater Atlantis range and was released in 2010. With 245 pieces and one minifigure it is a compact set with a menacing look, suited to both display and play.

Set number: 8079
Year: 2010
Pieces: 245
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Atlantis
Different parts: 78

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 78

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (9)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Lance Spears, Trans-Bright Green Visor fig-0023335 pieces × 1

Description

The villain of the deep

The Atlantis theme follows divers who find sunken ruins and dangerous sea creatures on the ocean floor. The Shadow Snapper sits firmly on the dark side of that story: it is what stands between the explorers and their goal. The set provides a minifigure and a model that is clearly designed to look threatening. If you enjoy playing out scenes with a clear cast of heroes and opponents, this is an adversary that combines easily with other sets in the range.

Black, red and a harsh green

The colours explain the effect. Black forms the base, red adds sharp accents, lime green gives an almost glowing contrast, and white appears in the details. Together they look faintly toxic, which suits a creature lurking in the dark. It is practical for your parts stock too, since black and red are in constant demand across many models and are often the colours missing when you buy second-hand. Lime green, by contrast, is handy for slime, lights and other effects.

245 pieces, 71 types

The 245 pieces come in 71 different types. That is a healthy mix: besides basic bricks there are many specialist elements for the body, jaws and joints that give the model its shape. If you are buying a used copy or topping up one you already own, the parts list on this page lets you check every element by colour and quantity, so gaps show up straight away instead of at the end of the build.

Rebuilding and combining

The set is small enough for a relaxed evening of building yet solid enough to play with afterwards. Try the “What can I build?” tool to see which models you could assemble from this set together with your own collection. The unusual colours work particularly well in creatures of your own invention, so it is worth keeping the pieces sorted for later projects. Sea monsters, submarines and cave dwellers all spring to mind as natural next steps.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures are included?: Set 8079 has 245 pieces in 71 types and one minifigure.
Which range is it from?: It belongs to the Atlantis range and was released in 2010.
Which colours dominate?: Mainly black, red, lime green and white.

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