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LEGO Angler Attack (7978-1)

The Angler Attack (7978-1) is a LEGO Atlantis set that was released in December 2010 and retired in March 2012 with a shelf life of 1 year and 3 months 25 days.

This LEGO set has 201 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£18.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 202.2% and now has a value of $60.41 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Feb 22 $80.53 1
Mar 22 $73.53 0
Apr 22 $68.28 1
May 22 $103.29 0
Jun 22 $138.31 1
Jul 22 $120.80 0
Aug 22 $103.29 0
Sep 22 $85.79 0
Oct 22 $70.03 1
Nov 22 $73.53 1
Dec 22 $71.78 0
Jan 23 $70.03 0
Feb 23 $68.28 0
Mar 23 $66.53 0
Apr 23 $63.03 1
May 23 $64.78 0
Jun 23 $66.53 0
Jul 23 $68.28 0
Aug 23 $70.03 0
Sep 23 $71.78 0
Oct 23 $71.78 2
Nov 23 $71.78 0
Dec 23 $71.78 0
Jan 24 $73.53 2
Feb 24 $85.79 1
Mar 24 $66.53 2
Apr 24 $94.54 1
May 24 $85.79 0
Jun 24 $77.03 0
Jul 24 $68.28 1
Aug 24 $70.03 0
Sep 24 $71.78 0
Oct 24 $73.53 0
Nov 24 $75.28 0
Dec 24 $77.03 0
Jan 25 $78.78 0
Feb 25 $80.53 0
Mar 25 $80.53 1
Apr 25 $84.04 0
May 25 $85.79 1
Jun 25 $56.02 1
Jul 25 $84.04 1
Aug 25 $80.53 0
Sep 25 $77.03 0
Oct 25 $75.28 2
Nov 25 $78.78 0
Dec 25 $82.29 0
Jan 26 $84.04 2

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $17.56. 1 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 23 sales of the Angler Attack set since Feb 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Angler Attack is $60.41

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 29% of the total set value.

The Atlantis Barracuda Guardian minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 23% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Angler Attack

Theme: Atlantis

Set number: 7978-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 14 years, 2 months

Pieces: 201

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Dec 3, 2010
UK Flag Dec 28, 2010
CA Flag May 31, 2011
Retired:
US Flag Nov 19, 2011
UK Flag Mar 28, 2012
CA Flag Nov 19, 2011

Shelf life: 1 year, 4 months

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £18.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.099c
GB Flag 0.094p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $60.41

Increase from RRP: 202.2%

Yearly ROI: 14.3%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Atlantis Barracuda Guardian
Least expensive:
Atlantis Diver 6 - Jeff Fisher - With Yellow Flippers and Trans-Yellow Visor
% of set value:
29%

Set colors

The Angler Attack has 201 pieces and is ranked 5241 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Red

The most common part in this set is Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

Stats

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5241st biggest LEGO set ever made
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11th biggest LEGO Atlantis set
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5045th most valuable LEGO set
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8th most valuable LEGO Atlantis set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Angler Attack (7978-1) worth?

The LEGO Angler Attack is currently worth $60.41 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Angler Attack?

The LEGO Angler Attack (7978-1) contains 201 pieces, making it the 5241st biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Angler Attack retired?

Yes, the LEGO Angler Attack has been retired. It was retired in March 2012 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Angler Attack?

The LEGO Angler Attack contains 2 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Atlantis Barracuda Guardian, Atlantis Diver 6 - Jeff Fisher - With Yellow Flippers and Trans-Yellow Visor.

When was the LEGO Angler Attack released?

The LEGO Angler Attack (7978-1) was released in December 2010 as part of the Atlantis theme.

Is the LEGO Angler Attack a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Angler Attack has increased in value by 202.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 14.3%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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