Sphinx Secret Surprise

Sphinx Secret Surprise (5978-1) is a set in the Desert theme, released in 1998. It has 320 pieces and 7 minifigures.

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Number:5978-1
Released:January 1998
Pieces:320
Box size:38.4 × 28.8 × 7.2 cm
Theme:Desert

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Product details

Number: 5978-1
Name: Sphinx Secret Surprise
Theme: Adventurers › Desert
Released: January 1998
Launched: January 1998
Retired: December 1999
Pieces: 320
Minifigures: 7
RRP: ≈ 228.94 EUR (999.00 PLN) (PL)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.715 EUR (3.122 PLN) (PL)

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PL ≈ 228.94 EUR (999.00 PLN) No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

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Parts in this set

173 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Completely Open Studs

Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Completely Open Studs 2341· Black

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Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Completely Open Studs 2341· Light Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Equipment Goblet / Glass

Equipment Goblet / Glass 2343· Yellow

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Catalogue image of the part Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420· Light Gray

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Catalogue image of the part Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431· Red

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Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431· Light Gray

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Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431· Yellow

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Catalogue image of the part Tile 1 x 4 with Hieroglyphs and Minifig Print

Tile 1 x 4 with Hieroglyphs and Minifig Print 2431pr0021· Tan

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Catalogue image of the part Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners]

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] 2436· Black

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] 2436· Light Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a· Tan

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Catalogue image of the part Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hieroglyphs 'Anubis', Arm on Top Print

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hieroglyphs 'Anubis', Arm on Top Print 2454apr0001· Tan

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Catalogue image of the part Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hieroglyphs 'Horus', Mouth in Middle Print

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hieroglyphs 'Horus', Mouth in Middle Print 2454apr0005· Tan

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Catalogue image of the part Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hieroglyphs 'Thoht (Thoth)', Half Circle at Top and Bottom Print

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hieroglyphs 'Thoht (Thoth)', Half Circle at Top and Bottom Print 2454apr0006· Tan

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Brick 2 x 6 2456· Dark Gray

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Catalogue image of the part Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector

Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector 2536a· Brown

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Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]

Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540· Black

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Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips

Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555· Black

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Catalogue image of the part Plant, Palm Tree Base

Plant, Palm Tree Base 2563· Brown

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Catalogue image of the part Bar, 4 Top Bars, Palm Tree Top

Bar, 4 Top Bars, Palm Tree Top 2566· Green

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Brick 2 x 4 3001· Blue

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Brick 2 x 4 3001· Dark Gray

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Brick 2 x 3 3002· Red

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Brick 2 x 3 3002· Light Gray

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7 minifigures

Minifigures in this set

Catalogue image of the minifigure Baron Von Barron

Sphinx Secret Surprise

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Minifigures in this set

Baron Von Barron

Dr. Charles Lightning

Johnny Thunder (Desert)

Lord Sam Sinister

Miss Gail Storm with Red Legs

Pharaoh Hotep

Skeleton, Standard Face, Mummy Headdress, White