Customer Reviews

LEGO Atlantis Neptune Carrier (8075)

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Admit I had my doubts when my 7 year old wanted this set recently. He thought it looked cool from the box but I wondered what it had to offer beyond the new Atlantis underwater theme. Turns out that the set is a hit on several levels...he loves it (no surprise there) but it's also nicely designed and offers more than a new theme.

As with most sets, there are a few small ships and vehicles to build first, which is nice. The main Neptune ship is the real draw. It has some terrific features...there are cool new pieces and the finished ship is also designed to allow bay doors to open and push back in a creative way that transforms the shape of the vehicle. Very cool and not something you see with every set.

I guess the best testament I can share is that my son usually takes apart a set within a week after building it and just uses the pieces for his own creations. This one has already lasted two weeks, with no sign that it's coming apart any time soon! Couple of other notes: my son has been putting together Lego sets himself for several years and didn't have any trouble with this one. There are about 450 pieces, which makes the price a little steep compared to some comparable sets, though not overly so.

I was not initially a fan of the new Atlantis Lego theme---looked like the same old stuff, only under water. My son requested this set specifically and after building it I can understand why! NOTE: don't overpay, this one should be around $59; for 475 pieces it's not a 'bargain' but still worthwhile considering some of the unique specialized parts that are included. The model shows for ages 8-14 but it's an easy build (and does have the pieces segregated into numbered baggies to follow the instructions): around 30 minutes to finish for a Lego fan.

The main model in the set is a mothership-style water vehicle. Propellers, movable engine wings, minor and major propellers, and lots of other neat detailing. A mini-sub docks neatly to the rear of the main vehicle, and you also have a second separate wheeled repair rover. Minifigs include 3 divers (with unusual airtank backpacks) and King Neptune with his trident. The black Manta Ray is another bonus! After building the set, my son immediately began an undersea battle. This is a great set for playing, not just a "display" as some models are. This set also offers several unique pieces/parts to add to your Lego collection---always great to get a few new things !

Admit I had my doubts when my 7 year old wanted this set recently. He thought it looked cool from the box but I wondered what it had to offer beyond the new Atlantis underwater theme. Turns out that the set is a hit on several levels...he loves it (no surprise there) but it's also nicely designed and offers more than a new theme.

As with most sets, there are a few small ships and vehicles to build first, which is nice. The main Neptune ship is the real draw. It has some terrific features...there are cool new pieces and the finished ship is also designed to allow bay doors to open and push back in a creative way that transforms the shape of the vehicle. Very cool and not something you see with every set.

I guess the best testament I can share is that my son usually takes apart a set within a week after building it and just uses the pieces for his own creations. This one has already lasted two weeks, with no sign that it's coming apart any time soon! Couple of other notes: my son has been putting together Lego sets himself for several years and didn't have any trouble with this one. There are about 450 pieces, which makes the [...] price a little steep compared to some comparable sets, though not overly so.

My 7 year old son is really in a Lego phase of his life and this set was #1 on his list this year. He is very happy... the toy was easy for him to build, is well designed, and holds enough of his interest that he still plays with the assembled "craft" as a toy. As a parent, I'm reluctant to buy a "build and forget" toy. This one was a great value.

My son enjoyed building this and is now playing "underwater" stories. Unlike most Legos, this has kept his attention and it has rekindled his love for Legos.

Our son put together a list of toys he wanted for his 6th birthday back in September, and wrote this product number on a piece of paper and we had it on the fridge for several months. He was really happy when he opened it up for his 6th birthday and he put it together mostly by himself although he asked for me to help him a little. He still really likes it and hasn't taken it apart like he does with most of the other Lego projects after a while. Five months later he's starting to discover all the Star Wars Lego stuff available, but we encorporate the Atlantis ships and guys into most of the Lego games since he received more Atlantis series items for Christmas too. I think this will still be a hit for a couple more years at least.

This is the one toy my 4 yr. old grandson kept saying he wanted. In spite of the fact it's rated for a much older child, I got it for him anyway because he's obsessed with Legos. Easy to put together, & provides hours of imaginary play. Amazon had the best price & really fast delivery. We were both thrilled!

Based on the picture on the box - I did not expect there to be quite so many small (TINY actually) pieces. Maybe 10-14 years is more approp. age range for this Lego set. My son lost interest very quickly but it was Xmas morning/week. We'll see what Jan, Feb and March hold for Atlantis Neptune Carrier.