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Shadow Snapper

Shadow Snapper

8079-1·Atlantis·2010·1 minifig·78 parts

Used Avg
$29.40
New Avg
$66.35
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About Shadow Snapper

Shadow Snapper (8079-1) is a LEGO Atlantis set released in 2010, currently averaging $29.40 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $1.37. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 78 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 5% of this set's value ($1.37 out of $29.40). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $66.35 vs $29.40 used — a 126% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Shadow Snapper (1)

Atlantis Diver 4 - Lance Spears
Atlantis Diver 4 - Lance Spears
atl006a$1.37

Parts (78)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Light Bluish Gray
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Light Bluish Gray×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Red×7
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Black×2
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Black×5
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pins and Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pins and Axle Hole
Blue
Minifigure, Weapon Spear Gun with Rounded Trigger and Thin Spear Base
Minifigure, Weapon Spear Gun with Rounded Trigger and Thin Spear Base
Black×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Red×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Black
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Red
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Black×5
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Black×7
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Lime×8
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Black
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Black
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
Red×2
Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar
Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar
Black×6
Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted with Bottom Stud Holder
Slope 45 2 x 1 Double / Inverted with Bottom Stud Holder
Black×2
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 Lip
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 Lip
Red×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Lime×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Red×2
Technic, Axle  2L Notched
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
Red×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black×3
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135 degrees
Black×4
Technic, Pin Connector Plate with Hole on Bottom
Technic, Pin Connector Plate with Hole on Bottom
Black×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Black
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Red×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Red
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Middle Section with Bar Hole and Technic Pin
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Middle Section with Bar Hole and Technic Pin
Lime
Dinosaur Tail End Section / Horn
Dinosaur Tail End Section / Horn
Lime×7
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Base Section with Black Technic Pin
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Base Section with Black Technic Pin
Black
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Red×5
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Clear×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Black×12
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Red×8
Cylinder 4 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Pin Holes and Center Bar
Cylinder 4 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Pin Holes and Center Bar
Red
Wedge 6 x 2 Right
Wedge 6 x 2 Right
Red
Wedge 6 x 2 Left
Wedge 6 x 2 Left
Red
Cockpit 8 x 6 x 2 Curved
Cockpit 8 x 6 x 2 Curved
Lime
Minifigure Neck Bracket with Back Stud - Thin Back Wall
Minifigure Neck Bracket with Back Stud - Thin Back Wall
Dark Bluish Gray×4
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Light Bluish Gray×5
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Dark Bluish Gray×2
Technic, Axle  3L
Technic, Axle 3L
Light Bluish Gray×2
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Red×2
Wedge 4 x 3 Open with Cutout and 4 Studs
Wedge 4 x 3 Open with Cutout and 4 Studs
Black
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
Black×2
Slope, Curved 8 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Arch and 2 Recessed Studs
Slope, Curved 8 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Arch and 2 Recessed Studs
Red×2
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
White×7
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
Lime×5
Arm Mechanical, Exo-Force / Bionicle, Thin Support
Arm Mechanical, Exo-Force / Bionicle, Thin Support
Black×8
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Red×3
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Black×3
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole without Holes in Ball
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole without Holes in Ball
Dark Bluish Gray×5
Bar with Light Cover (Bulb) / Bionicle Barraki Eye
Bar with Light Cover (Bulb) / Bionicle Barraki Eye
Trans-Red×2
Bar with Light Cover (Bulb) / Bionicle Barraki Eye
Bar with Light Cover (Bulb) / Bionicle Barraki Eye
Trans-Bright Green×2
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Closed Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Closed Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes
Black×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Black×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Vertical Grip) - Solid Stud
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Vertical Grip) - Solid Stud
Black×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End
Dark Bluish Gray×4
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with 2 Holes
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with 2 Holes
Black
Technic, Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension (Flick Missile)
Technic, Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension (Flick Missile)
Light Bluish Gray×2
Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille
Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille
Red×4
Slope, Curved 4 x 1
Slope, Curved 4 x 1
Red×2
Slope, Curved 4 x 1
Slope, Curved 4 x 1
Black×4
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Angled Forks with Flat Ends and Open Sides
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Angled Forks with Flat Ends and Open Sides
Dark Bluish Gray×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip on End (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip on End (Horizontal Grip)
Black×4
Bionicle Toa Webbed Fin Armor
Bionicle Toa Webbed Fin Armor
Black×7
Plate, Modified 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Open Center
Plate, Modified 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Open Center
Yellow
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Light Bluish Gray
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Black×2
Sticker Sheet for Set 8079 - (89146/4570551)
Sticker Sheet for Set 8079 - (89146/4570551)
(Not Applicable)
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bar Angled 1 x 2
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bar Angled 1 x 2
Black×2
Tile 2 x 4
Tile 2 x 4
Light Bluish Gray
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side
Lime×10
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Medium
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Medium
White×12
Ring with Center Triangle with Gold Bands and Turtle Pattern (Atlantis Treasure Key)
Ring with Center Triangle with Gold Bands and Turtle Pattern (Atlantis Treasure Key)
Trans-Yellow
Engine, Large, Center, 10 Blades
Engine, Large, Center, 10 Blades
Black

Common questions about Shadow Snapper

How much is LEGO Shadow Snapper (8079-1) worth?

Shadow Snapper sells for an average of $29.40 used and $66.35 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 8079-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Atlantis Diver 4 - Lance Spears ($1.37). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $1.37. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Shadow Snapper?

The minifigures make up about 5% of the set value ($1.37 out of $29.40). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Shadow Snapper (8079-1) retired?

Yes, Shadow Snapper was released in 2010 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Shadow Snapper set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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