Set Details
- Set Number
- 8058
- Name
- Guardian of the Deep
- Theme
- Atlantis
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 145
- Complexity
- Quick
- Build Time
- 20-45 minutes
- Ages
- 6+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Guardian of the Deep
LEGO Guardian of the Deep (set #8058) is a mid-sized build with 145 pieces from the Atlantis theme, released in 2010. The Atlantis line features deep-sea exploration vehicles hunting for a lost city. This is a quick-level build suitable for ages 6+, with an estimated build time of 20-45 minutes.
Set Highlights
- 145 pieces at quick complexity — a 20-45 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 6+ builders.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 6+
The quick difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 6+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
145 pieces with an estimated 20-45 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Atlantis Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Atlantis shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Guardian of the Deep (#8058) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Guardian of the Deep FAQ
Related Reading
More Atlantis Sets
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Also Released in 2010
All 2010 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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