How many pieces does Undersea Explorer have?

Set 8080-1 contains 364 pieces in 98 different types, plus one minifigure.

Which theme is it part of?

Atlantis, a 2010 line about divers searching for the lost city.

Which colours does it use?

Mainly red, black and dark grey, with some yellow. The parts list shows every shade in detail.

Atlantis

LEGO® Undersea Explorer

Undersea Explorer (8080-1) belongs to the Atlantis line and came out in 2010. It contains 364 pieces and a single minifigure suited to a diving expedition.

Set number: 8080
Year: 2010
Pieces: 364
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Atlantis
Different parts: 121

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 121

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Minifigures 1

Bobby fig-0024375 pieces × 1

Description

A vehicle built for the deep

The Atlantis line sends divers in search of a lost city, and this set provides the machine for the job. Instead of a building you get a craft for exploring, which can move through an imagined underwater world. At 364 pieces it sits in the mid-size range: big enough to show off technical details, yet quick enough to finish in a single afternoon of building. The build effort is friendly for children of primary-school age, while adults will still find enough detail to keep it from being over too quickly.

Red, black and a yellow accent

Red and black are the main colours, supported by dark grey and some yellow. The look is bold and mechanical, a clear contrast to the blue and green worlds of the sea setting. With 98 different part types there is room for small details such as grabbers, drives or viewing panels, and the model ends up looking like genuine equipment for work at great depth. The yellow elements add a bright spot that can pass for a warning marker or a headlight during play.

Play with a single diver

With only one minifigure the vehicle takes centre stage rather than the crew. That suits exploring: one person steers, collects finds and discovers something new. If you want more characters, combine it with other Atlantis models, which brings rivals and locations where your expedition can take place. The role of the lone explorer invites you to hide underwater finds such as treasure, crystals or ruined pieces from your own collection.

Bricks for other builds

The parts list on this page names every colour and quantity, useful when checking a second-hand set or looking for elements for your own vehicles. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other models your collection could make together with these bricks, such as robots, submarines or imaginary machines. The red and black parts in particular are easy to reuse in spaceships, racing cars or robots, because both colours have real visual punch.

FAQ

How many pieces does Undersea Explorer have?: Set 8080-1 contains 364 pieces in 98 different types, plus one minifigure.
Which theme is it part of?: Atlantis, a 2010 line about divers searching for the lost city.
Which colours does it use?: Mainly red, black and dark grey, with some yellow. The parts list shows every shade in detail.

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