Aquazone was an underwater theme introduced in 1995 that lasted until 1999 and contained five subthemes all of which took place in the ocean and typically involved two sides fighting each other for valuables such as Hydrolator Crystals. Aquazone was the second new theme after Pirates that was introduced after the initial three classic major themes Town, Castle, and Space from 1978.
1995 LEGO Sets
1995 marked LEGO’s 60th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the LEGO brick, a year of innovation and reflection. LEGO Technic CyberMaster blended mechanical engineering with early computer control, foreshadowing Mindstorms and LEGO’s digital future. For younger builders, LEGO Primo debuted as a pre-DUPLO system introducing infants to basic stacking play. Aquazone launched as LEGO’s first dedicated underwater adventure line, featuring the Aquanauts and Aquasharks. Castle expanded with the Royal Knights faction, while the company mourned the passing of Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, whose System in Play philosophy shaped LEGO’s legacy.