Plant Monster (Incomplete)
col203 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 14: Monsters · 2015. This was the first dedicated "Monster" CMF series, coinciding with LEGO's push into spooky themes like Scooby-Doo and Monster Fighters.
Figure ID
col203
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2015. This was the first dedicated "Monster" CMF series, coinciding with LEGO's push into spooky themes like Scooby-Doo and Monster Fighters.
Rarity
Common for the base parts, though finding a version with perfect printing on the hips can be uncommon. As a blind-bag figure from 2015, it is no longer in retail production.
Head
Missing in image. The original head (part 3626cpb1442) features a monstrous screaming mouth with teeth, yellow eyes, and a leaf-patterned forehead.
Torso
The torso (973pb2113c01) is Bright Green with a Lime vine and leaf pattern wrapping from the front to the back. It features Lime arms and Lime hands.
Legs
Standard height Bright Green legs (970c00pb0439) with matching Lime vine/leaf printing that aligns with the torso pattern. Features printing on both the hips and the front of the legs.
Accessories
Missing in image. Original accessories include two Magenta spiked plant vines/whips (part 1566) and a large green leafy headpiece (part 21557) that covers the head and shoulders.
Color Scheme
A vibrant duo-tone green palette consisting of Bright Green (base) and Lime (printing/arms/hands), designed to mimic toxic or supernatural vegetation.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing. The vine detail is continuous across the torso and hips, which requires precise alignment during assembly. There is no arm or side-leg printing.
Variants
There are no official production variants of the Series 14 Plant Monster, though the vine-whip accessories appear in other colors in different sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the hip joints and neck peg. The Lime printing on the Green plastic is susceptible to scratching. The neck peg shows no stress marks in the photo.
Estimated Value
The incomplete figure shown (torso/legs/arms) is valued at $2.00 - $3.00 USD. A complete Mint condition figure usually sells for $6.00 - $9.00 USD.
Price (New)
Originally sold in blind bags for $3.99 USD in 2015. The price-per-part is relatively high today due to the unique leaf headpiece and whip accessories.
Compatible Sets
71010-7 LEGO Minifigures - Series 14 (Monsters). This character was exclusive to the Collectible Minifigure line.
Character Background
Part of the Series 14 'Monsters' lore; the Plant Monster is a classic sci-fi/horror trope. It represents a sentient, aggressive botanical organism looking to turn the world green.
Design Notes
The vine printing is intentionally asymmetrical to give it an organic feel. The use of Lime hands against Green arms was a specific choice to emphasize the 'budding' look of a plant.
Similar Minifigures
Poison Ivy (various versions), Swamp Creature (Series 7), and the Man-Thing (Marvel) share similar botanical or swamp-horror aesthetics.
Collectibility
Moderate. Collectors of the complete CMF Series 14 highly prize this figure, but it remains one of the more attainable figures from that specific wave.
History
Follows the tradition of character-inspired minifigures like the Series 9 Alien Avenger but applied to a botanical theme. It utilized a then-new mold for the leafy headgear.
Interesting Facts
The vine accessories included with the full figure were originally introduced in the Ninjago theme but became iconic through this specific monster character.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a jungle or laboratory MOC. Placing it inside a transparent cylinder can mimic a 'specimen' escaping a containment tank.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'The Last of Us' or post-apocalyptic MOCs. The torso and legs are popular for creating custom Poison Ivy henchmen or dryad characters.
Overall Assessment
This is a partial assembly of the Series 14 Plant Monster. While the core printed components are present and appear to be in good condition, the lack of the unique head, headpiece, and whips significantly reduces its value.