The sub actually has a trunk with the 4x4 hinge at the back, which lifts up - it has slopes to make it easier for the crane claws to gather the stored crystals. The chain conveyor belt also moves the opposite direction to deposit a crystal into an opened container (not sure if this was mentioned, I may have missed it). This is my favorite set ever and inspired my love of large transparent pieces and raised baseplates. It was my first large set ever, a great Christmas present, I still love to see it!
Looking back I'm always amazed at how they do so much with so few pieces in old sets. Such a different world looking back as someone who got back into Lego through the more adult oriented sets. Old Lego is really all about using large elements in straight forward ways as opposed to really dense and creative uses of small pieces. This was my single most desired Christmas gift ever as a kid. Glad it held up.
Love the raised baseplate to this set. It’s a shame how few sets come with raised baseplates these days. Especially since they do such a great job with the colors and designs of the base plates. They need to bring them back. The last time I remember seeing a set with a raised base plate was that alpha team set of Ogel’s winter skull base. Feel free to let me know if there is a set newer than that that contains raised baseplates.
Totally agree, baseplates were the bomb, I really can't think of any after that set, the Adventurers Orient Expedition line had some which was 2003, but I don't think theres been any after that
This was the only base set I got for any of the 90s themes. Loved it, but I was still at the age sets stayed built for a few months, then my brother and me would cannibalize them for other builds. I'll have to rebuy it and a few of the other Aquanauts and space themes someday.
I got this for my 6th birthday, my parents hid it in the trunk of the car on a 1000 mile road trip to Montana and gave it to me at a campground. Sadly wasnt allowed to put it together there (for good reason) Im 34 now, Great early memory.
@TieTheLegoGuy £89 and change? Wow! Last time I looked on BL, it was at about £150 (280 CAD), sooooo yeah, maybe I'll be getting back on there again soon.
You are indeed correct about this set being among the first to have an octopus before the Pirates theme did. Even then, it hasn't appeared in its origin color of black in seven years, with its last appearance being in a Pirates III set (70410). It also appeared in a bioluminescent color and in Metru red (New Dark red), but only in six sets or fewer. This was also the first system-style set to have 1x8 Technic beams (in black here), even if they were only the variation with studs on top at that time. Studless beams as a whole wouldn't be introduced until '97. For all of the yellow and transparent blue elements introduced with the Aquazone theme, the 1x9x11 doors in the latter of those two colors, and the 2x8x12 door frame and 10x10x4 octagonal cockpit in yellow are still exclusive to this set, and the 2x4x3 1/3 hinge panel in that color only ever appeared in a concurrently released Unitron set (1789) that year.
Great set. I picked up the smaller base with the trans green last year. I've been on the lookout for one of these in good shape. Only thing I don't like from this is the minifig face printing. I would rather have the plain smiley face tbh.
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So awesome, LEGO should still making sets like this
Completely agree, sets like these are really missing nowadays
The sub actually has a trunk with the 4x4 hinge at the back, which lifts up - it has slopes to make it easier for the crane claws to gather the stored crystals. The chain conveyor belt also moves the opposite direction to deposit a crystal into an opened container (not sure if this was mentioned, I may have missed it).
This is my favorite set ever and inspired my love of large transparent pieces and raised baseplates. It was my first large set ever, a great Christmas present, I still love to see it!
Hey thats awesome Mark, and yeah its really good, probably my favorite set of 95 🔥
Looking back I'm always amazed at how they do so much with so few pieces in old sets. Such a different world looking back as someone who got back into Lego through the more adult oriented sets. Old Lego is really all about using large elements in straight forward ways as opposed to really dense and creative uses of small pieces. This was my single most desired Christmas gift ever as a kid. Glad it held up.
Great set to get especially as a kid. And yeah, I found they put a lot of thought into their builds back then.
I got this when it came out when I was 9. Memories!
Great set to get as a kid 🔥
Love the raised baseplate to this set. It’s a shame how few sets come with raised baseplates these days. Especially since they do such a great job with the colors and designs of the base plates. They need to bring them back. The last time I remember seeing a set with a raised base plate was that alpha team set of Ogel’s winter skull base. Feel free to let me know if there is a set newer than that that contains raised baseplates.
not sure if it counts as a baseplate but the last piece that resembles it was loot island in 2006, also I think Indiana jones sets may have had them
Totally agree, baseplates were the bomb, I really can't think of any after that set, the Adventurers Orient Expedition line had some which was 2003, but I don't think theres been any after that
My favourite Lego set EVER ❤
Love your profile pic 👌
Nice set. And it's funny that your shirt matches the color of the baseplates. ;-) Good review Tighe.
Haha I didn't plan that, thats kinda funny. And thanks Lacike 🙌
This video is fantastic! Thank you
This was the only base set I got for any of the 90s themes. Loved it, but I was still at the age sets stayed built for a few months, then my brother and me would cannibalize them for other builds. I'll have to rebuy it and a few of the other Aquanauts and space themes someday.
I got this for my 6th birthday, my parents hid it in the trunk of the car on a 1000 mile road trip to Montana and gave it to me at a campground. Sadly wasnt allowed to put it together there (for good reason) Im 34 now, Great early memory.
great review tie no notification from RUclips for this video again 😂
Wierd... RUclips seems to be acting up I guess, heard the same thing from another RUclipsr
What a blast from the past this is! I remember this set from when I was a kid and absolutely LOVED it! I may have to get on Bricklink......😂
Thats what i did, was able to snag for 160 Cad? Somewhere in there
@TieTheLegoGuy £89 and change? Wow! Last time I looked on BL, it was at about £150 (280 CAD), sooooo yeah, maybe I'll be getting back on there again soon.
This set is such a classic! I really like all the functions and how wonderful it looks with the baseplates.
Same here, this was Aquazone at its best imo
You are indeed correct about this set being among the first to have an octopus before the Pirates theme did. Even then, it hasn't appeared in its origin color of black in seven years, with its last appearance being in a Pirates III set (70410). It also appeared in a bioluminescent color and in Metru red (New Dark red), but only in six sets or fewer. This was also the first system-style set to have 1x8 Technic beams (in black here), even if they were only the variation with studs on top at that time. Studless beams as a whole wouldn't be introduced until '97. For all of the yellow and transparent blue elements introduced with the Aquazone theme, the 1x9x11 doors in the latter of those two colors, and the 2x8x12 door frame and 10x10x4 octagonal cockpit in yellow are still exclusive to this set, and the 2x4x3 1/3 hinge panel in that color only ever appeared in a concurrently released Unitron set (1789) that year.
Ahh good to know, thought it was the first appearance of the octopus, but wasn't sure
I'm so glad I got this for an amazing deal on ebay, it's absolutely amazing through and through and I love the color scheme and design specifically
Thats awesome Jordan, and yeah I agree, its a pretty great set 🤙
Great set. I picked up the smaller base with the trans green last year. I've been on the lookout for one of these in good shape. Only thing I don't like from this is the minifig face printing. I would rather have the plain smiley face tbh.
The tiny face printing is kinda wierd lol. And the Aquashark one? Really want that base as well, really cool set
I have never seen this set. Love the old school show.
Hey thanks Crimson, and yeah alot of the old school sets were really good
7:17 There's also a round 2x2 brick at the back that you can turn
Ahh thanks for the tip Kosti 🤙
Someone should totally do with Aquazone what that one group of enthusiasts did with Classic Space.
Like a big MOC? I'd be all for that
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What do you consider a good deal on this new and used.
Hmm like 120 to 150 USD used in good condition? New is out of this world lol
Did you know you could put both crystals and spears on the octopus like if it was trying to steal or arm itself [pun intended]
Had no idea lol
Im selling mine, 98% complete with box but i lost the manual. Anyone interested? Im from Philippines btw
I'd try and get it to 100% would be worth more then