General Magmar
nex038 · Nexo Knights
Nexo Knights Season 2 / Lava Monsters · 2016
Figure ID
nex038
Theme
Nexo Knights
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Pearl dark gray head with metallic copper mask printing, determined expression, and red pupils
Torso
Pearl dark gray torso with intricate light blue robotic armor and circuitry printing, plus a neck bracket holding the translucent orange shoulder armor piece
Legs
Pearl dark gray legs with detailed light blue and metallic silver mechanical armor plate printing
Accessories
Translucent orange Nexo power shield neck armor attachment piece (Note: missing primary weapons such as his glowing magma swords)
Color Scheme
Pearl dark gray, light blue, and translucent orange with silver and copper metallic accents
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing featuring complex futuristic armor plating, mechanical details, and cybernetic circuitry lines across the torso, legs, and head mask
Variants
Appears in multiple sets from the 2016 Nexo Knights wave, sharing the same figure design across standard retail releases
Condition Notes
Inspect for micro-scratching on the translucent orange shoulder armor piece, wear on the metallic printing of the face mask, and clutch power of the hands and legs
Estimated Value
3.00 USD to 6.00 USD depending on condition and presence of complete accessories
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 20 USD to 100 USD in 2016
Compatible Sets
70313 Lava Slinger, 70317 Fortrex, 70327 The King's Mech
Character Background
General Magmar is the chief military commander of Jestro's army of Lava Monsters in the Nexo Knights universe, known for his tactical genius, cooking obsession, and fierce loyalty to Monstrox
Design Notes
Features unique shoulder armor molded in translucent orange plastic that integrates seamlessly with the neck bracket and standard minifigure head placement
Similar Minifigures
Flamzer, Burnzie, General Magmar variants, and other Nexo Knights villain characters
Collectibility
Moderate demand among dedicated Nexo Knights completionists and sci-fi castle enthusiasts, though generally stable in price
History
Introduced at the launch of the Nexo Knights theme in 2016, representing the blend of medieval fantasy and futuristic technology core to the theme's identity
Interesting Facts
Despite being a terrifying lava monster general, Magmar is famously passionate about cooking and writing a cookbook called 'The Book of Bad Recipes'
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Lava Monster generals and Jestro on a dark, rocky MOC baseplate to emphasize the volcanic theme
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for futuristic mech pilots, cybernetic villains, or post-apocalyptic warriors in custom MOCs
Overall Assessment
A visually striking and intricately printed villain figure that captures the unique technological-fantasy aesthetic of the short-lived Nexo Knights theme