LEGO Reviews City60379

Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine

Name: LEGO Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine 60379
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60379
Rating: 4.8 (750 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2023842 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

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2analyzed

Owner ratings

750

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

Where to Buy

Amazon

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LOVED (8)

01Substantial physical presence and weight for a City set
02Detailed interior with functional compartments and storage
03Articulated grabber arms work smoothly and can hold objects securely
04Good variety of play features across main sub, ROV, mech, and terrain
05Glow-in-the-dark fish with modern formulations
06Large, significant terrain side build (shipwreck, sharks, skeleton, treasure)
07New print and color parts for 2023
08Narrative depth (exploration crew, discovery story, shipwreck)

CRITICIZED (8)

01Interior space feels undersized relative to exterior bulk ('bigger on the outside than on the inside')
02Underwater mech has limited articulation (wrench hands identical, legs only forward/back)
03Some internal spaces taken up by fixed compartments (ROV lock, storage) limiting crew capacity
04Only one minifigure has an alternate face, few alt-face variants overall
05Main submarine does not slot securely onto the ship's deck from accompanying set; loose fit with play
06Mech hand design not very functional for holding varied objects
07Limited accessories compared to exterior detail
08Sticker sheet was 'pretty small and simple' for such a large set

What reviewers are saying

"60379 Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine represents another string in the bow of the combined Deep Sea and Arctic subthemes under the refreshed LEGO City banner in 2023."

Brick Fanatics

"the main sub is over 12 inches long or about 32 centimeters not including the Grabber arms out front"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Agents shark set (2008) — Same shark mold first released in Agents 2008, but this set features a new print for the shark that improves the look while maintaining the classic design.

CityTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

Brick Fanatics

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BUY

"60379 Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine represents another string in the bow of the combined Deep Sea and Arctic subthemes under the refreshed LEGO City banner in 2023."

Key Pros

✓So much going on in the box
✓Fun builds that don't sacrifice aesthetics for playability
✓Those jellyfish are inspired

Key Cons

✕Mech falls apart if you glance in its direction
✕Mech's legs detach from torso with slightest knock, won't hold up for extended play

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WAIT FOR SALE

"the main sub is over 12 inches long or about 32 centimeters not including the Grabber arms out front"

Key Pros

✓Substantial physical presence and weight for a City set
✓Detailed interior with functional compartments and storage
✓Articulated grabber arms work smoothly and can hold objects securely

Key Cons

✕Interior space feels undersized relative to exterior bulk ('bigger on the outside than on the inside')
✕Underwater mech has limited articulation (wrench hands identical, legs only forward/back)

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Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wide retail release; standard LEGO City set available at MSRP of $110 USD, €105, £95, CAD$140.

Resale

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Not explicitly stated. Reviewer focuses on retail MSRP value rather than aftermarket investment potential.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Arctic Explorer

Skeleton

Arctic Explorer - Male, Stethoscope, Medium Azure Legs, Black Hair

Arctic Explorer Diver

Arctic Explorer Diver - Male, Dark Blue Diving Suit, Orange Air Tanks and Flippers, Medium Azure Helmet

Arctic Explorer Diver

Arctic Explorer

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Brick-built jellyfish
Ingeniously-designed jellyfish that stand out as a highlight; reviewer calls them 'inspired' and 'maybe best of all'
Large shark
One of the substantial large elements in the set; glow-in-the-dark fish also included
New printed piece on hook for 2023
Accessory with new color/print for 2023 model year
Black propeller/impeller piece
Described as 'a new color for that piece,' Black not previously available in this element
Glow-in-the-dark fish
Uses 'the most modern of Legos glow-in-the-dark formulations so they glow nice and bright'
Shark with new print
New print on mold first released for Agents in 2008; light gray print 'perfectly fine' and looks 'very nice'