Lava Monster / Small Lava Monster / Volcano Monster
pp01 · Power Miners
Rock Monsters · 2009
Figure ID
pp01
Theme
Power Miners
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Common
Head
Molded one-piece monster body with specialized head shape, printed eyes and sharp teeth, white color scheme.
Torso
N/A - This is a specialized molded creature piece rather than a standard minifigure.
Legs
N/A - Molded short legs/stubs integrated into the creature body piece.
Accessories
None required; functions as a creature figure within the theme.
Color Scheme
Solid white with black and orange printing for eyes and mouth details.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front of the molded head featuring glowing orange eyes and a menacing toothy grin.
Variants
Available in multiple colors representing different elemental monster types within the Power Miners theme, such as blue (melt/ice), red (lava), green, orange, and white.
Condition Notes
Prone to minor scuffing on the soft plastic/rubberized material or fading of the printed eye and mouth details over time.
Estimated Value
1.00 USD to 3.00 USD used, up to 5.00 USD new.
Price (New)
Included as part of various 2009 Power Miners sets ranging from 5 USD to 90 USD.
Compatible Sets
8957 Mine Mech, 8958 Granite Grinder, 8960 Thunder Driller, 8961 Crystal Sweeper, 8964 Crystal King.
Character Background
Rock monsters from the underground depths of the LEGO Power Miners universe who feed on power crystals and cause seismic activity.
Design Notes
Unique specialized small creature mold designed to be tossed around and captured by the Power Miners vehicles.
Similar Minifigures
Other Power Miners rock monsters and small creatures from themes like Agents or Monster Fighters.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors building complete Power Miners armies and sets.
History
Introduced in the debut wave of Power Miners in 2009 as the iconic smaller antagonists to the main drilling crew.
Interesting Facts
These small monsters could often be stored inside the cockpits or specialized containment cages of the Power Miners vehicles.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Power Miners mechs and larger rock monsters on a rocky or crystal-themed baseplate.
Modification Potential
Limited due to being a single molded piece, but great for custom cavern or alien planet dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A fun, highly nostalgic creature figure that adds great play value and character to any Power Miners collection.