Aquanauts
- This article is about 1995 theme. For 1998 theme with the same name, see Hydronauts.
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The Aquanauts are one of the two factions that appeared with the introduction of Aquazone in 1995.
The Hydronauts theme from 1998 was called Aquanauts outside the US.
Description[edit | edit source]
In the original Aquazone line, the heroic Aquanaut miners fought against the villainous Aquasharks and their leader Thresher for control of the crystal mines. The Aquanauts were a group of miners based at the Neptune Discovery Lab, who utillised submarines and submersibles of all shapes and sizes to look for Hydrolator crystals.
The yellow base colour of the subs and the bowl-shaped cockpit pieces gave the Aquanauts a rather realistic appearance that was close to actual mini submarines. However, the second wave in 1996 brought a vessel that featured wheels.
Minifigures[edit | edit source]
There are three distinct Aquanaut minifigures. All have standard black sleeves, zipped and belted suit with logo, white hips and blue legs. Also the standard top is the Aquanaut white diver suit, with built in propellor. Most have flippers and 2 knives as standard.
- The Jock Clouseau or the Commander has a head with freckles and a red headband with the letter C in the middle. They are usually in the drivers seat in subs, and have Trans-blue visors.
- The Technician has a 'radio' head, with microphone, and a black visor.
- The Diver has a head with ginger hair and green sunglasses. Black visor.
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| Jock Clouseau | Diver | Technician | Technician (Flippers) | Jock Clouseau (Flippers) |
New or exclusive pieces[edit | edit source]
With the Aquanaut range came all sorts of new pieces, most notably the printed control panels and hinged panels, as pictured below. The Large Transparent Blue Dome is thought to be a new piece for Aquazone too. Many fans were pleased the panels were printed and did not rely on stickers.
One of the most important pieces introduced, in Aquazone, both for Aquazone and many other themes, was Part:52. These were Silver Crystals, which have been used in a large number or themes (and all of the Aquazone subthemes), ranging from Rock Raiders in 1999 to Power Miners in 2009.
Sets[edit | edit source]
| Image | # | Set | Pieces | Figures | Price | Released |
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1728 | Crystal Crawler | 91 | 1 | 1996 | |
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1749 | Aquanaut Paravane | 16 | 1 | $2.00 | 1996 |
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1806 | Underwater Scooter | 16 | 1 | 1996 | |
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1822 | Sea Claw 7 | 192 | Aquanaut (2) | $20.00 | 1995 |
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5160 | Aquazone Accessories | 21 | $3.00 | 1995 | |
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6104 | Aquacessories / Aquanauts & Aquasharks | 20 | 2 | $3.00 | 1996 |
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6125 | Sea Sprint 9 / Aquanaut Octopod | 28 | Jock Clouseau | $4.00 | 1995 |
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6145 | Crystal Crawler | 91 | 1 | $11.99 | 1996 |
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6175 | Crystal Explorer Sub / Aquanaut DSRV II | 160 | 2 | $33.00 | 1995 |
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6195 | Neptune Discovery Lab / Aqua Dome 7 | 495 | 4 | $88.99 | 1995 |
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Aquanauts | Minifigure Pocket Clip | 1 | Aquanaut | 1992 |
- Other appearances
The set 6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab included an Aquanaut helmet assembly.
