5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise

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Sphinx Secret Surprise
Item №:	5978
Pieces:	342
Minifigures:	Baron Von Barron Dr. Kilroy Johnny Thunder Pharaoh Hotep Pippin Reed Slyboots Pharaoh Skeleton
Price:	$54.99 $89.99
Ages:	8-12
Released:	1998
Theme:	Adventurers
Subtheme(s):	Egypt

5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise, released as 5978 The Secret of the Sphinx in the United Kingdom, is an Adventurers Egypt set released in 1998. It contains 342 pieces, and 7 minifigures: Pippin Reed, Dr. Kilroy, Pharaoh Hotep, Skeleton, Slyboots, Johnny Thunder, and Baron Von Barron.

Description

The set features a large Sphinx on a special baseplate along with a small statue of Anubis statue and several obelisks. The Sphinx has a secret compartment that Pharaoh Hotep hides inside, and can be accessed by an exploding door. The baseplate has a secret compartment that has snakes inside. Many accessories are included like a car, a tent with a campfire, three maps, a magnifying glass, sextant, a pickaxe, a shovel, a movie camera, a 2x1 printed dynamite tile, a pistol, a rifle, and a sarcophagus.

LEGO Description

This is a description taken from LEGO Shop-At-Home Spring 1998. Please do not modify it.

Uncover the Sphinx's Darkest Secrets! It's one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient times, and now YOU are on a mission to uncover its deepest, darkest secrets. Proceed with caution because dangers lurk around every turn. Poisonous snakes and scorpions, towers that topple and spooky skeletons are just a few of the tricks and traps that await you! Includes four adventurers, tons of tools and supplies, and the Baron, who wants to plunder the tomb! Ages 8-12. 342 pieces.

This is a description taken from 1998 United Kingdom catalog. Please do not modify it.

The treasure is safe in the bowels of the Sphinx. However, the Adventurers are getting ever closer to the largest ruby the world has ever known, called the ReGou. This ruby is hidden in the Temple. The ruby used to belong to Pharaoh Hotep and his spirit will not rest until the ruby is returned to his tomb. Until this happens, strange events will occur and the mummy will wander restlessly, spreading terror in its wake. From 8 years.

Minifigures Included

Baron Von Barron	Dr. Kilroy	Johnny Thunder	Pharaoh Hotep	Pippin Reed	Slyboots	Pharaoh Skeleton

Notes

• The sphinx appears in Lego Racers as part of the Desert Adventure Dragway track. It hosts a secret shortcut that can only be opened if the player fires a projectile based weapon at it.

Gallery

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Alternative builds

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The set in its entirety

See also

• 7326 Rise of the Sphinx

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