Aquanauts was the first subtheme in the Aquazone theme from 1995 to 1996. The story consisted of the Aquanaut miners, a group of miners based at the Neptune Discovery Lab, fighting against the villainous Aquasharks and their leader Thresher for control of the crystal mines. The first generation of sets consisted of a yellow base color to the subs which gave the Aquanauts a more realistic appearance to real submarines.
1996 LEGO Sets
In 1996, the LEGO Group continued its legacy of innovation, though it was nearing a challenging period in its history. This year saw the company's ventures into digital media, with the establishment of LEGO Media, marking its initial foray into the world of video games and multimedia. Additionally, the Technic line was rebranded to create a more coherent global brand identity. While traditional brick sets remained popular, the mid-90s marked the beginning of a time when the company recognized the need for diversification and modernization to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving toy market.