Lego sets are a great investment for kids; they promote creative play and use of imagination. The prices of Lego sets in comparison to Mega Blok and other construction sets are bottom heavy; Lego cost more but last longer and have more replay value. The Amazon series was one of the first in the Adventurer theme; there are so many different sub-themes to this that it is a little confusing if you are just getting into it. To help you save for such hobby, you could try and play 바카라 사이트 online and win money for your little one. 

If you are into collecting Lego sets it is important to know what all comes with a theme, the set numbers, names and how they were released in other countries. This goes double if you are going to be shopping online for them. I have been fooled more than a few times by slick wording and deceptive sellers so I hope that these guides will help fellow Lego fanatics in their quest to complete a collection.

I have broken down the sets in the Amazon theme and given the set number, name, year they were released, piece count and figure count. Prices that are listed are the former suggested retail prices so don’t be shocked if you go shopping for these and see them listed at a much higher price.

Set Name: River Raft
Set Number: 5902
Price: $3.99
Piece Count: 18 (1 figure)
Year Released: 1999

Johnny Thunder once again sets sail for uncharted adventures with the help of his trusty river raft. This is a small set that can be added to almost any of the Adventurer sets but if you build it and don’t like it, you can always break it up and use the pieces for other things. It comes with a handful of accessories, a red snake and oar for the raft. (This was also available in a bagged promo version, set number 5901) This is also classified as a supplement set because of the size and limited piece count but it is something that can be used for a number of different things.

Set Name: Hidden Treasure
Set Number: 5905
Price: $3.99
Piece Count: 24 (1 figure)
Year Released: 199

This set is all about one of the most fearless female explorers, Pippin Reed. This is an very cool small set that has a lot of great elements to it; the gold coins, spider, red snake and large stenciled map piece are just a few of the nice elements that make this worth the effort to track down. Because of the color scheme, you can add it to almost any of the Adventurer sets without having to make any modifications. (This was also available in a bagged promo version, set number 1271)

Set Name: Ruler of The Jungle
Set Number: 5906
Price: $4.99
Piece Count: 22 (1 figure)
Year Released: 199

If you were grading sets based on color then this one would definitely win, hands down! It has an Aztec feel to it and makes for a great addition to any Adventurer set. The chief that comes with this is unlike any other figure I have come across; the yellow face peg is stenciled a little differently than others and the plastic headdress is something that you just have to see to believe. The feather accents are also nice; these were made popular in the Harry Potter Lego sets (white and gray) but have been used in sets since the late 1980’s.

Set Name: Pontoon Plane
Set Number: 5925
Price: $6.99
Piece Count: 71 (1 figure)
Year Released: 199

When if comes to Lego planes. I am usually not a huge fan of them. This one is an exception. It has the width and height to give it a sturdy frame so you can play around with it without pieces falling off of it. It only comes with one figure but there are some nice accessories like a tiled dynamite piece, pick axe, camera set up and functioning front propellers. The real prize here is the rear cargo area on the plane; great for stashing hidden treasure that you want to smuggle out of the country.

Set Name: Spider’s Secret
Set Number: 5936
Price: $29.99
Piece Count: 126 (3 figures)
Year Released: 1999

The last few sets in the series are the ones that have the coolest elements and figures; the designers kept with the ‘colorful’ theme with “Spider’s Secret” and added a few surprises to it. Behind the large spider web that covers the entrance to the tomb there is a secret, I won’t give it away but it is a nice shock for those who dare to enter it even after being warned. You get a nice cargo vehicle with this as well as a handful of accessories; for the price you could do better with a few of the other Adventurer sets but being a Lego addict, I had to have this one for my collection.

Set Name: Air Zeppelin
Set Number: 5926
Price: $39.99
Piece Count: 170 (4 figures)
Year Released: 1999

One of the main reasons to buy this set is the zeppelin; only a handful of Lego sets have ever had something of this size or this well made so if you come across this set, new or used, you owe it to yourself to get it. Outside of that, there are four figures and a small landing dock. The basket area of the zeppelin can hold up to six figures so if you want to combine this with another set; there is plenty of room for whatever you wish to transport. In my opinion, the stenciled Adventurer logo on the side of the zeppelin is the ultimate perk! The zeppelin is well made and won’t break easily but if you throw it around you can be guaranteed that it will crack or show scratches.

Set Name: River Expedition
Set Number: 5976
Price: $59.99
Piece Count: 313 (7 figures)
Year Released: 1999

When this set was first released it was grossly under priced at $49.99, they soon bumped it up to $59.99 and people still bought it so they decided to raise the price again. Why did Lego fanatics keep going back for more? Because of the boat and temple that come with this set. The accessory pieces are bountiful; a very cool monkey, red and black snakes, camera, sexton, map pieces, binoculars, chains, scorpions and more. The price of this is more than worth it if you can find it for sale. This is one of the larger sets in the Amazon theme and takes a while to build but once you complete it, it is worth the time and effort you put into it.

Set Name: Amazon Ancient Ruins
Set Number: 5986
Price: $79.99
Piece Count: 452 (8 figures)
Year Released: 1999

The biggest of the Amazon sets and the most expensive. If you are going to invest in the other sets then consider this a must have item. Not only are you getting one of the sweetest temples (three stories high) but an impressive eight figures and an impressive textured and stenciled base plate. When I went to buy the same exact base plate from a Lego dealer I was quoted a price of $25.00 and I didn’t even bat an eye as I paid for it. Another awesome thing is the swinging bridge; you can use this for a lot of different things including linking the temple to another building or structure.

The Bottom Line

When I completed this series I was really impressed with it. It took me the better part of two years to find all the sets but seeing all of them build and grouped together, I do have to say that it was more than worth it. Lego axed the Adventurer Amazon theme to go with other “more popular” sets, that was motivated by money and greed. Even though I am a die hard Lego fanatic and buy pretty much anything with the Lego logo on it, I know that the sets are over priced. Even so, there is a high replay value to them.

These sets are incredible for homeschoolers too; you can incorporate education with entertainment and if you can get a child motivated to learn, chances are they are going to retain almost all of what they are exposed to.