Granite Grinder
pp024 · Power Miners
Rock Monsters · 2009
Figure ID
pp024
Theme
Power Miners
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Sand blue custom molded rock monster head with jagged facial features, glowing yellow eyes, and dark grey crack printing.
Torso
Sand blue torso printed with rocky texture and dark bluish grey cracks, sand blue arms, and dark blue hands.
Legs
Sand blue standard legs printed with continuous rock crack patterns matching the torso.
Accessories
None standard equipped in the photo, though Rock Monsters typically do not use handheld gear.
Color Scheme
Sand blue primary color with dark bluish grey crack accents and glowing yellow eyes.
Printing Details
High quality detailed pad printing featuring rocky fissure textures flowing seamlessly across the torso and legs.
Variants
Granite Grinder is part of the smaller Rock Monster variants; other color variants include Furtive, Boulder, Meltrox, Glaciator, and Sulfur.
Condition Notes
Inspect for wear on the sand blue plastic, fading of the yellow eye prints, and scratches on the rock crack line details.
Estimated Value
Used complete market value typically ranges between $3 to $6 USD depending on condition.
Price (New)
Originally available inside mid-to-low tier 2009 Power Miners sets retailing from $10 to $30 USD.
Compatible Sets
8956 Stone Chopper, 8957 Mine Mech, 8961 Fiery Furnace
Character Background
Granite Grinder is one of the smaller rock monsters from the Power Miners underground theme, known for eating power crystals and fighting human miners.
Design Notes
Features a unique specialized molded head piece rather than a standard minifigure head, blending creature design with traditional minifigure proportions.
Similar Minifigures
Boulder, Meltrox, Furtive, Glaciator, Sulfur
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Power Miners completionists and fans of classic LEGO themes from the late 2000s.
History
Power Miners was released in 2009 as a successor to Rock Raiders, introducing a vibrant new faction of colorful rock monsters.
Interesting Facts
The rock monsters in Power Miners were given distinct names in LEGO promotional materials and instructions despite all sharing similar base body molds in different colors.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside human Power Miners minifigures and translucent energy crystals to recreate an underground mining cavern scene.
Modification Potential
Great for custom underground MOCs, alien planet landscapes, or customized monster factions.
Overall Assessment
A fun, highly thematic monster figure with great continuity in its rock-texture printing from head to toe.