Laval - Fire Wing (or similar Fire Nation/Saber-tooth/Tribal warrior, actually Nexo Knights or Legends of Chima/Monkie Kid/Nexo Knights Ash Attacker)
nexa014 (or similar generic Nexo Knights monster/lava soldier) · Nexo Knights
Lava Monster · 2016
Figure ID
nexa014 (or similar generic Nexo Knights monster/lava soldier)
Theme
Nexo Knights
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Common
Head
Red head with glowing yellow eyes, wide-open angry expression, and a black headband/mask printed across the top.
Torso
Black torso with intricate dark red and silver molten lava armor printing, back printing included.
Legs
Black legs with silver and dark red mechanical or armored knee and thigh printing.
Accessories
Light bluish-gray halberd/axe spear weapon and a teardrop-shaped shield featuring a white stylized monster skull on a red and dark red background.
Color Scheme
Red, black, dark red, light bluish-gray, and white.
Printing Details
High detail pad printing with intricate comic-book style armor texture, dual-sided facial expression likely present, highly saturated colors typical of mid-2010s LEGO themes.
Variants
Various foot soldiers and lava monsters exist within the theme with minor color swaps for weapons and armor.
Condition Notes
Inspect shield edges for scratches, check for hand cracks on the arms holding the heavy spear accessory, and ensure no paint wear on the torso printing.
Estimated Value
3.00 to 5.00 USD used complete
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 10 to 50 USD original retail price.
Compatible Sets
Appears in multiple LEGO Nexo Knights sets from the 2016 wave, such as Chaos Catapult (70311) or Ultimate Macy (70331) related battle packs.
Character Background
Standard foot soldier serving Jestro and the Book of Monsters in the realm of Knighton, fighting against the Nexo Knights.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard minifigure parts with specialized aggressive fantasy printing representing molten rock and evil magic.
Similar Minifigures
Other Nexo Knights lava monsters, Globlins, and Ash Attackers.
Collectibility
Low to moderate demand primarily driven by completeness of Nexo Knights armies rather than individual character popularity.
History
Introduced at the launch of the short-lived but beloved Nexo Knights theme in 2016, merging medieval fantasy with futuristic sci-fi elements.
Interesting Facts
The theme integrated a physical-digital play experience via the Merlok 2.0 app where shields could be scanned to unlock powers in a mobile game.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in an army-building arrangement alongside other Lava Monsters confronting a lineup of Nexo Knights heroes.
Modification Potential
Parts can easily be repurposed for fantasy, D&D-themed MOCs, or post-apocalyptic sci-fi builds due to the gritty, mechanical armor designs.
Overall Assessment
A striking, highly detailed fantasy grunt figure with great accessories, excellent for army builders and fans of LEGO's more aggressive creature designs.