I call this one 'the ultimate point', because this large Temple of Anubis looks a lot like the final destination for the team of Johnny Thunder – and the most curious addition to the Desert Adventurers series, if you ask me. I bought this set years later after I'd got two others back in 1990s – 5978 and 5938.

General Overview
The set is very large and includes at least two parts – the Temple Entrance and the rear area. Even so it's very spacious and feels like a real Egyptian Temple – like Karnak, which has several pylons as you proceed through its hallways.

-The Temple Gates-
This is the main part of the whole complex with large opened gateway in the style of Anubis 'face' – the Temple is dedicated to this ancient god after all. White smooth bricks look like the teeth and claws, while small windows glow red as his eyes due to transparent bricks.

It is implied, the wall are made of carved rock, while both sides bear ancient paintings of Pharaohs deeds, a scarab with a Horus bird, as well as Pharaoh accompanied by Anubis (in afterlife most likely) and Horus coming from the other side with the Eye Wadjet, which he lost in battle against Seth. By the way as the legend has it – Anubis was the one to bury the eye on one of the mountains. Perhaps in this very temple?

As you enter the main gate, there is a trap with two skeletons guarding the path. A well decorated sarcophagus with a Mummy is located nearby. There is also a ladder, which leads to the upper level with some treasures there, as well as stone bricks – another trap actually to crush the unsuspecting robbers. The whole area is very beautiful and includes pleasant sand colors.

On the left stands a large Obelisk, similar to the one in 5978 Sphinx.

-The Interior Temple-
Not sure if this one is actually a room inside the main Temple per se, but rather a yard with several columns, surrounded by palms. This area is further decorated: two crocodiles (the sacred Sobek most likely!) and ancient scrolls, as well as two big statues of Anubis with fire dominate the rear wall with a secret door.

Now this one is a truly tricky part: the door rotates, and there is a Ruby stone right in the centre. If you try to touch it, the mechanism rotates at once, replacing the door side with a Skeleton as a reminder.

-The Truck and the Baloon-
5988 give a chance for either side – J.Thunder or Baron Von Barron to move the sarcophagus from the temple on a large old-styled truck, full of instruments. It's up to you then to use the Baloon to finish this quest for treasures. The baloon itself includes ladders from pirate ships and 2 angled spheres to make the proper form. Sand bags included.

The Minifigures
Johnny Thunder serves as the main character here, but Dr.Lightning and Miss Gail Storm also have a chance to save the day. Their clothes are pretty standard to other appearances of the series.

The same applies to Von Barron and his aid Lord S.Sinister – just as in other sets they are after the treasures and serve as antagonists. Harry Cane – the pilot – might be on either side, coming to help with the baloon.

Pharaoh Hotep is another important character, which is present in most sets. It has his traditional yellow-with-stripes nemes. The Temple also has 3 skeletons (three!).

The Parts and Curiosities
The Temple is placed on two sand platforms and consists of several rock bricks, compiled with minor details like decorated walls, bird and animal statues. There is sort of altair inside, which includes all 4 MAPS with the heads of Horus, Anubis, Toth and perhaps Maahes.

There are also 2 Magic scrolls, chalices and a chest with gold and tresures. Palm and plants finish the picture. And various creatures, such as scorpions or snakes are in the temple, as well as a grey bat.

Pros and Cons
It would be quite difficult to name the disadvantages of this set just as list the very many positive sides of 5988. It's obviously large and could serve to create lots and lots of new ideas and cool builds. Rare details and interesting parts would be of nice addition to any collection, even if you aren't a big fan of Ancient Egypt.

As I bought this set only 7-9 years ago, the black net on the baloon started to deteriorate and is most likely to fall off in some time. But there are no stickers here, so