All LEGO Atlantis sets

21 setsfrom 2010 to 2011

LEGO set representative of the theme Atlantis

The LEGO Atlantis range includes 21 sets released in 2010 and 2011, 16 of them in the first year. It brings together submarines, exploration vehicles and underwater bases, from the 37-piece 30042 Mini Sub to the 1,008-piece 8078 Portal of Atlantis.

An underwater exploration range of 21 sets

The LEGO Atlantis range includes 21 sets, released in 2010 and 2011. The year 2010 accounts for 16 of them and 2011 adds 5. The theme follows diver explorers searching for the lost city of Atlantis, where they encounter sea warriors.

The 2011 sets include the 7976 Ocean Speeder, the 7977 Seabed Strider, the 7978 Angler Attack, the 7984 Deep Sea Raider and the 7985 City of Atlantis.

11 characters, from explorers to Atlantis warriors

The minifigures include 11 characters. Axel is the most frequent, appearing in 9 sets, ahead of Lance Spears in 6 sets and Ace Speedman in 5. Jeff Fisher and Samantha Rhodes each appear in 3 sets, Bobby in 2.

Among the Atlantis warriors, the Atlantis Shark Warrior and the Atlantis Manta Warrior each appear in 3 sets, while the Atlantis Hammerhead Warrior and the Atlantis Barracuda Guard appear in 2 sets each.

Sets from 37 to 1,008 pieces, dominated by black

The largest set is the 8078 Portal of Atlantis with 1,008 pieces, followed by the 7985 City of Atlantis with 687 pieces and the 8075 Neptune Carrier with 479 pieces. At the other end, the 30042 Mini Sub has 37 pieces, the 30040 Octopus 42 and the 30041 Piranha 45. A set contains 252 pieces on average, well below the overall average of 389 pieces.

The colours follow the mood of the deep: Black makes up 21% of the pieces, Dark Bluish Gray 18%, Red 15%, Light Bluish Gray 10% and White 8%. Pearl Gold accounts for just 3%.

Atlantis in figures

Number of sets	21
Release years	2010-2011
Peak year	2010 (16 sets)
Total pieces	5,284
Average pieces per set	252
Catalog-wide average	389
Largest set	8078 Portal of Atlantis (1,008 pieces)
Smallest set	30042 Mini Sub (37 pieces)
Newest set	7976 Ocean Speeder (2011)
Minifigure characters	11

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all Atlantis sets, minifigures included.

Color	Pieces	Share
Black	1,118	21%
Dark Bluish Gray	930	18%
Red	779	15%
Light Bluish Gray	544	10%
White	412	7.8%
Pearl Gold	170	3.2%
Lime	168	3.2%
Tan	159	3%

Minifigures

All minifigures

2011 5 sets

2010 16 sets

Frequently asked questions

What types of models are in the Atlantis range?

The range includes underwater vehicles such as the 7984 Deep Sea Raider and the 7977 Seabed Strider, bases such as the 8077 Atlantis Exploration HQ and the 7985 City of Atlantis, as well as very small models such as the 30040 Octopus and the 30041 Piranha.

How did the range evolve between 2010 and 2011?

The year 2010 is the richest with 16 sets, including the 8078 Portal of Atlantis. In 2011, 5 sets extend the range, with the 7985 City of Atlantis as the largest model.

Which characters appear most often in the sets?

Axel appears in 9 sets, Lance Spears in 6 and Ace Speedman in 5. Among the Atlantis warriors, the Atlantis Shark Warrior and the Atlantis Manta Warrior each appear in 3 sets.

What are the dominant colours of the pieces?

Black dominates with 21% of the pieces, ahead of Dark Bluish Gray at 18% and Red at 15%. Light Bluish Gray, White and Pearl Gold complete the palette with 10%, 8% and 3%.

What is the largest LEGO Atlantis set?

It is 8078 Portal of Atlantis (2010): 1,008 pieces.

Which year has the most Atlantis sets?

In 2010: 16 sets, more than any other year.

How many minifigure characters does the Atlantis theme have?

11 characters in total. The most frequent in sets are Axel, Lance Spears and Ace Speedman.