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Subject
  
Explorers

Total sets
  
56

Availability
  
1998–2003

Sub‑themes
  
Egypt Amazon Dino Island Orient Expedition

Characters
  
Johnny Thunder Dr. Kilroy Pippin Reed Sam Sinister

Lego Adventurers is a Lego theme based on an early 20th century 'explorer' concept. The characters explore new areas, and go on adventures. Unlike other lego themes, which take place in a fictional "Lego Universe", most of the Adventurers sets takes places in real-world locations, such as Egypt, the Amazon rainforest, the Himalayas, India, and China. The only fictional sub-theme took place on an island where prehistoric creatures still lived. The theme was discontinued before Lego acquired the license for Indiana Jones, to which the theme had numerous similarities.

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Egypt (1998–1999)

The first subtheme starts off with Johnny and company in a 1930s type of Egypt. The main goal for Johnny is to explore the ancient egypt structures, and find the "Re-Gou ruby" before any of his enemies obtain it first.

Characters introduced:

Johnny Thunder: The leading man in the Lego Adventurers line. He is Australian and is a daring, compassionate archaeologist. He sports a khaki shirt with a red bandanna, black legs, and a bush hat.

Dr. Charles Lightning: One of Johnny Thunder's companions on his epic adventures. He is a professor and is Johnny's uncle, but like a father figure to him. He sports a pith helmet, a white shirt with a red bow-tie, and green legs. He was later renamed "Dr. Kilroy".

Gail Storm: The female companion of Johnny Thunder who is a budding journalist, recording all of the adventures. She sports a green jacket, red legs, and either a pith helmet or pilot helmet. She was later renamed "Pippin Reed".

Harry Cane: A companion of Johnny Thunder who is an experienced pilot. He wears a pilot helmet with a brown leather jacket and black legs.

Baron von Barron: Formerly Sam Sinister's best goon. The main villain in the Adventurers line, he seeks to take things he considers valuable, including trapping dinosaurs. He has a scarred face and sports a monocle, khaki shirt with holster, grey legs, epaulettes, and either a pith helmet, top hat, or pilot helmet. His left hand is a hook. He was later renamed "Lord Sam Sinister", which caused some confusion with the character of Sam Sinister (who disappeared from the Adventurers canon after the name change).

Sam Sinister: The boss of Baron von Barron. One of the main villains, he dresses entirely in black and is a representation of the archetypal "villain". He wears glasses. He later went by the nickname "Slyboots".

  • 1094/5900 Johnny Thunder

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder

    Animals: Black Scorpion

  • 1182/3020 Little Raft

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder

    Animals: Black Scorpion

  • 1183/3021 King Pharaoh the Third

    • Minifigs: Pharaoh Hotep

  • 2541 Adventurers' Buggy

    • Minifigs: Baron von Barron

  • 2542/3022/3039 Adventurers' Mini Plane

    • Minifigs: Harry Cane

  • 2879/5909/5948 Treasure Raiders

    • Minifigs: Baron von Barron, Sam Sinister, Dr. Kilroy, Skeleton, Harry Cane

    Animals: 2 Black Scorpions

  • 2995 Adventurers Car & Skeleton

    • Minifigs: Dr. Kilroy, Pharaoh skeleton

    Animals: Black Scorpion

  • 2996 The Lost Tomb

    • Minifigs: Sam Sinister, Pharaoh Hotep

    Animals: Red Snake, Black Scorpion

  • 3023 Sinister Car

    • Minifigs: Sam Sinister

  • 3055 Adventurers Car

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder

  • 3722/5919 Treasure Tomb

    • Minifigs: Pharaoh skeleton, Baron von Barron, Johnny Thunder.

    Animals: 2 Yellow Birds, 2 Dark gray Birds, 2 Red Snakes, Black Scorpion.

  • 5381 Adventurer's Accessories

    • Animals: 2 Black Scorpions, Red Snake, Black Snake.

  • 5918 Scorpion Tracker

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder

    Animals: 2 Black Scorpions.

  • 5928 Bi-Wing Baron

    • Minifigs: baron von Barron.

  • 5938 Oasis Ambush

    • Minifigs: Sam Sinister, Pharaoh skeleton, Johnny Thunder.

    Animals: Black Scorpion.

  • 5958 Mummy's Tomb

    • Minifigs: Sam Sinister, Johnny Thunder, Pharaoh Hotep, Dr. Kilroy

  • 5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise

    • Minifigs: Gail Storm, Dr. Kilroy, Johnny Thunder, Pharaoh Hotep, Sam Sinister, Egypt skeleton, Baron von Barron.

    Animals: Red Snake, Black Scorpion.

  • 5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder, Pharaoh Hotep, 3 Skeleton, Dr. Kilroy, Gail Storm, Sam Sinister, Baron von Barron, Harry Cane.

    Animals: 5 Dark gray Birds, Black Scorpion, Dark gray Bat, Dark gray Crocodile, Black Snake, Red Snake.

    Amazon (1999)

    The crew must search deep into the Amazon Jungle in order to discover the ancient ruins where the powerful "Sun Disc" lies. But they first have to get past their new enemies and the tribal chief "Achu".

    Characters introduced:

    Señor Palomar: The main antagonist of the Amazon Jungle theme. He was hired by Baron von Barron.

    Rudo Villano: Señor Palomar's closest criminal partner. The name is composed of the Spanish words rudo (mean) and villano (villain).

    Gabarro: A sailor who works for both the adventurers and a main villain Señor Palomar.

    Achu: A mysterious man in tribal clothing that is rumored to control the Amazon Jungle.

  • 1271 Jungle Surprise/5905 Hidden Treasure (Virtually the same set)

    • Minifigs: Gail Storm.

    Animals: Black Spider, Red Snake

  • 5901/5902 River Raft

    • Minifigs: Rudo Villano

    Animals: Red Snake

  • 5906 Ruler of the Jungle

    • Minifigs: Achu

    Animals: Black Spider

  • 5925 Pontoon Plane

    • Minifigs: Harry Cane

  • 5936 Spider's Secret

    • Minifigs: Skeleton, Gail Storm, Señor Palomar. Animals: 2 Black Spiders, Black Scorpion

  • 5956 Air Zeppelin

    • Minifigs: Rudo Villano, Dr. Kilroy, Johnny Thunder, Harry Cane

    Animals: Black Spider

  • 5976 River Expedition

    • Minifigs: Gabarros, Johnny Thunder, Dr. Kilroy, Rudo Villano, Señor Palomar, Skeleton, Achu.

    Animals: Red Snake, Black Snake, Black Spider, Black Scorpion, Monkey, Parrot.

  • 5986 Amazon Ancient Ruins

    • Minifigs: Dr. Kilroy, Johnny Thunder, Gail Storm, 2 Skeletons, Señor Palomar, Achu, Rudo Villano, Gabarros.

    Animals: Black Snake, Red Snake, 2 Black Spiders, Black Scorpion, Black Bat, Green Crocodile

    Dino Island (2000)

    The explorers discover a new mysterious island. In search of new adventure, the crew discovers that there are dinosaurs living on the island. They realize what fame they could have with this new discovery. so they start researching the prehistoric animals. Unfortunately, Johnny's old enemies come along to capture and steal the dinosaurs from him.

    Characters introduced:

    Alexia Sinister: The sister of Lord Sam Sinister, who helps him with his latest plot against the trio.

    Mike: A young friend of Johnny Thunder who helps him out on Dino Island.

    Mr. Cunningham: A man who is not completely evil. He is somewhat overweight.

  • 1278/5903 Johnny Thunder & Baby T-Rex

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder.

    Animals: Green Baby T-Rex.

  • 1280/5904 Microcopter

    • Minifigs: Dr. Kilroy

  • 5911 Johnny Thunder's Plane

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder

  • 5912 Mike's Swamp Boat

    • Minifigs: Mike

    Animals: Dark Orange Pteranodon

  • 5913 Dr. Lightning's Car

    • Minifigs: Dr. Kilroy

  • 5914 Sam Sanister and Baby T-Rex

    • Minifigs: Lord Sam Sinister

    Animals: Green Baby T-Rex

  • 5920 Island Racer

    • Minifigs: Lord Sam Sinister

  • 5921 Research Glider

    • Minifigs: Mike

    Animals: Tan Pteranodon

  • 5934 Track Master / Dino Explorer

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder, Dr. Kilroy

    Animnals: Red Pteranodon

  • 5935 Island Hopper

    • Minifigs: Pippin Read

    Animals: Dark Orange Pteranodon

  • 5955 All Terrain Trapper

    • Minifigs: Mr. Cunningham, Lord Sam Sinister, Alexia Sinister.

    Animals: Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Green Baby T-Rex

  • 5975 T-Rex Transport

    • Minifigs: Mike, Johnny Thunder, Dr. Kilroy, Alexia Sinister, Lord Sam Sinister.

    Animals: Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Green Baby T-Rex.

  • 5987 Dino Research Compound

    • Minifigs: Mike, Dr. Kilroy, Johnny Thunder, Pippin Read, Lord Sam Sinister, Mr. Cunningham.

    Animals: Light Gray Spider, Green Baby T-Rex, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Red Pteranodon, Stegosaurus, Black Scorpion, Black Spider,

  • 1279 Adventurers' Airplane

    • Minifigs: Mr. Cunningham

  • 1281 Adventurers' Ultralight

    • Minifigs: Mike

    Animals

  • Tyranosaurus Rex
  • Triceratops
  • Stegosaurus
  • Pteranodon

    • Orient Expedition (2003)

    The adventurers travel east to find the "Golden Dragon of Marco Polo" in China. Along the way, the crew comes across many new allies, enemies, and artifacts in the Himalayas and India.

    Characters introduced:

    Babloo: Babloo is trying to find the sunstone and save his village from the evil Maharaja Lallu.

    Maharajah Lallu: The maharajah is a ruthless tyrant who plans on using the sunstone to take over Babloo's village.

    Sangye Dorje: Sangye Dorje is a teenage sherpa with a lot of experience in the mountains.

    Ngan Pa: Ngan Pa is a greedy and ruthless yeti hunter. He is happy to help Lord Sinister for a share of the treasure hidden in the mountains.

    Jing Lee: Jing Lee is a teenage freedom fighter who helps Johnny Thunder find the Golden Dragon.

    Emperor Chang Wu: Chang Wu is a cruel and oppressive Chinese mandarin. He seized control of the city of Xi'an and rules it with an iron fist and a large force of bodyguards. He is known as "the false emperor" by those over whom he rules, such as Jing Lee. He is another of Lord Sinister's partners in crime.

    India

  • 7410 Jungle River

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder.

    Animals: Red Snake, Green Crocodile

  • 7411 Tygurah's Roar

    • Minifigs: Dr. Kilroy, Tygurah

  • 7414 Elephant Caravan

    • Minifigs: Babloo, Pippin, Lord Sam Sinister.

    Animals: Dark gray Elephant.

  • 7418 Scorpion Palace

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder, Maharaja Lallu, Lord Sam Sinister, Dr. Kilroy, Guard.

    Animals: Light gray Elephant.

  • 7422 Red Eagle

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder.

    Mount Everest

  • 7409 Secret of the Tomb

    • Minifigs: Lord Sam Sinister, Skeleton.

  • 7412 Yeti's Hideout

    • Minifigs: Pippin Read, Yeti.

  • 7415 Aero Nomad

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder, Dr. Kilroy.

  • 7417 Temple of Mount Everest

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder, Lord Sam Sinister, Sanje, Ngan Pa.

  • 7423 Mountain Sleigh

    • Minifigs: Dr. Kilroy

    China

  • 7413 Passage of Jun-Chi

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder, Jun-Chi

  • 7420 Thunder Blazer

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder.

  • 7416 Emperor's Ship

    • Minifigus: Lord Sam Sinister, 2 Emperor Guards.

  • 7419 Dragon Fortress

    • Minifigs: Johnny Thunder, Pippin Read, Dr. Kilroy, Dragon Fortress Guardian, Lord Sam Sinister, Emperor Chang Wu, Jing Lee, 2 Emperor Guards.

    Animals: Dragon Oriental

  • 7424 Black Cruiser

    • Minifigs: Lord Sam Sinister.

    Games

  • The Lego Adventurers, Johnny Thunder, Dr. Kilroy, Miss Pippin Reed, and Lord Sam Sinister (under name Mr. Hates) can be seen on the game, Lego Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge.
  • Johnny Thunder and Barron von Barron are bosses in the video game Lego Racers; Gail Storm and Sam Sinister appear as additional racers. The characters return in the Dino Island stage of Lego Racers 2, reflecting the then-ongoing sets, although by the game's release Sinister had been renamed "Slyboots" and von Barron "Lord Sam Sinister" (erroneously referred to in-game as "Sam Sanister").
  • Johnny Thunder makes an appearance in Lego Universe as a non-playable character.
  • The Adventurers make a guest appearance in the intro to Lego Stunt Rally.
  • Multiple characters from the series can be found on various teams in Lego Soccer Mania.
  • There is a land at Legoland Windsor called "Kingdom of the Pharaohs" and a ride based on the series. 'Laser Raiders' follows the story of Sam Sinister who has captured Miss Pippin Reed and plundered the temple of its riches; in 'Scorpion Trackers' the participants zap Sam and his skeleton crew with laser blasters to stop his evil plan.

    • References

    Lego Adventurers Wikipedia
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