- This article is about the 2007 theme. For 1997 Aquazone subtheme, see Aquaraiders.
Aqua Raiders was a LEGO theme introduced in 2007. The theme comprised of seven sets as it lasted for only a limited matter of time, ranging from a small Deep Sea Treasure Hunter to a very large Aqua Base.
Details[]
7776 The Shipwreck was reminiscent of the older Divers sets.
Aqua Raiders was one of the latest in a long line of underwater themes that goes back to 1995 when Aquazone was introduced. Unlike Aquazone, which was exclusively futuristic, Aqua Raiders was more reminiscent of a mix of that theme and Divers from 1997, a Town subtheme that featured present-day divers that went on underwater treasure hunts and explored the sea.
Unlike their predecessors, the divers of Aqua Raiders were only seeking treasure. The background story reveals that the theme is set in the Bermuda Triangle, where the divers utilize high-tech submarines and other special equipment to look for the lost treasure of an ancient king.
Most of the sets followed a common scheme. They contained the Aqua Raiders with a vessel of some kind, a segment of seafloor where a treasure was hidden and also a monstrous sea creature that stood between the divers and their loot. Other than those sea monsters, the sets did not include many other creatures.
It is possible that the divers were searching for Atlantis and came very close to finding it, since the Diver Skeleton in the Portal of Atlantis set has an Aqua Raiders helmet.
Ocean Fun Facts
Vehicles and equipment[]
The Aqua Raiders have a variety of weapons and vehicles, which, according to the Aqua Raiders website, is the latest technology developed for underwater exploration.
Some of the subs were reminiscent of older LEGO vessels. Among them were two mini-submarines (included in 7775 Aquabase Invasion and 7776 The Shipwreck), which were slightly similar to the subs from Divers, a large submarine which essentially resembled a Creator set but had a more spacious and detailed interior, and a sleek combat-submarine, which shared some design traits with the subs from Alpha Team Mission Deep Sea. The complement of vehicles also comprised an underwater rover with robot arms and several scooters.
The diving gear (helmets, scuba-tanks and flippers) was the same that already appeared in Divers ten years earlier, with different colours. The same applies to the handheld harpoon guns. The subs and the base were equipped with spring-loaded guns that shot rubber-tipped projectiles.
LEGO.com Description[]
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In the deep waters of the Bermuda Triangle, an ancient treasure lays waiting. Only one team of undersea explorers has the skills and the courage to face the perils of the deep and find the treasure. Equipped with the latest technology, the explorers set out on their dangerous mission. Closing in on the treasure, the explorers suddenly find themselves in a strange, barren underwater world - but they are not alone! Within seconds, the submarine is attacked by monstrous sea creatures. Giant sharks, moray eels, fangtooth fish, octopuses, and lobsters bash, bite and claw at the hull of the submarine; while the explorers defend their ship with powerful harpoons and torpedoes. The underwater battle has begun. Will the explorers defeat the sea creatures and collect the treasure? |
Minifigures[]
- Main article: Aqua Raider (minifigure)
The Aqua Raiders minifigures used unique torso pieces that were printed on both the front and the back. They also had black helmets printed with a blue trident on the top. There were four different heads used for the minifigs, and all of them had already appeared in earlier themes, such as Mars Mission.
Creatures[]
Sets[]
| Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7770 | Deep Sea Treasure Hunter | 75 | Aqua Raider | $4.99 | January 2007 |
 | 7771 | Angler Ambush | 130 | Aqua Raider (2) | $9.99 / €9.99 | January 2007 |
 | 7772 | Lobster Strike | 223 | Aqua Raider (2) | $19.99 | January 2007 |
 | 7773 | Tiger Shark Attack | 339 | Aqua Raider (2) | $29.99 | January 2007 |
 | 7774 | Crab Crusher | 618 | Aqua Raider (2) , Skeleton | $49.99 | January 2007 |
 | 7775 | Aquabase Invasion | 840 | Aqua Raider (4) , Diver Skeleton | $69.99 | January 2007 |
 | 7776 | The Shipwreck | 241 | Aqua Raider (2), King Skeleton | $24.99 | March 2007 |
 | 851954 | Aqua Raiders Stationery Set | $6.99 | 2007 | ||
 | 851955 | Aqua Raiders Water Blaster | 1 | $16.99 | 2007 | |
 | Watch | Set, Aqua Raiders | 2007 | |||
 | K7775 | Complete Aqua Raiders Collection | 2190 | 15 | $179.95 | January 2007 |
 | K7776 | Ultimate Aqua Raiders Collection | 2431 | 18 | $199.99 | March 2007 |
Other Aqua Raiders Media[]
Wallpapers for Aqua Raiders[]
Prototypes for Aqua Raiders[]
Videos[]
Games[]
Notes[]
All seven regular Aqua Raiders sets.
- Aqua Raiders was introduced and discontinued in 2007, although most of the Aqua Raiders sets were sold on LEGO.com until 11 Sep 2008.[source?]
- In the set 8078 Portal of Atlantis, the skeleton of an Aqua Raider can be seen near the Portal gate.
See also[]
- Aquazone (1995-1998)
- Aquaraiders (1997)
- Divers (Town subtheme; 1997-1998)
- Alpha Team: Mission Deep Sea (2002)
- Atlantis (2010-2011)
