Lego Rock Raiders Torso (Lime Green with S-Logo and Utility Belt)
973pb0147 / RR003 · Rock Raiders
Underground Mining Exploration · 1999 - Released during the experimental era of LEGO in the late 90s, debuting in the Power Miner and HQ sets.
Figure ID
973pb0147 / RR003
Theme
Rock Raiders
Year Released
1999 - Released during the experimental era of LEGO in the late 90s, debuting in the Power Miner and HQ sets.
Rarity
Uncommon - While mass-produced in the 1990s, the lime green torso is harder to find in mint condition due to the theme's short two-year lifespan.
Head
Not present in image. Usually paired with a classic 90s face (red hair or stubble) and a dark gray helmet with a visor.
Torso
Lime Green base with front printing of a black 'S-shaped' wave logo, black chest straps, and a dark gray utility belt with silver buckle detail. The neck post is lime green.
Legs
Not present in image. Usually paired with plain Dark Gray or Black legs.
Accessories
None pictured. Originally accompanied by chrome drills, circular saws, pickaxes, and power crystals.
Color Scheme
Primary Lime Green with Black, White, and Dark Gray accents. Represents the signature hazard-visibility aesthetic of the Rock Raiders crew.
Printing Details
Pad-printed design featuring the stylized Rock Raiders 'S' logo. Printing is durable but prone to fading on the white 'swoosh' element if exposed to play or light.
Variants
None for this specific torso design, though its design was shared across characters like Axel, Bandit, and Jet.
Condition Notes
The lime green plastic is prone to 'torso cracks' under the arms if the arms are moved frequently. Neck post shows some minor color fatigue.
Estimated Value
Torso alone: $1.00 - $3.00 USD. Complete minifigure: $8.00 - $15.00 USD depending on character head and helmet.
Price (New)
Contained in sets ranging from $5.00 (7102) to $89.00 (4990) in 1999.
Compatible Sets
4950 The Loader, 4990 Rock Raiders HQ, 4970 Chrome Crusher, 4980 Tunnel Transport, and 4930 Rock Raiders Crew.
Character Background
Rock Raiders were a team of miners stranded on a distant planet, searching for energy crystals to power their ship, the LMS Explorer.
Design Notes
Introduction of Lime Green as a primary theme color; the utility belt printing was highly detailed for 1999.
Similar Minifigures
Power Miners (the 2009 spiritual successor) and other 1999 Rock Raiders crew members.
Collectibility
Moderate. High nostalgic value for adults who grew up with the PC/PlayStation Rock Raiders video games.
History
Rock Raiders was one of the first LEGO themes to have a fully integrated multimedia campaign including a video game and comic books.
Interesting Facts
The 'S' logo on the chest was intended to resemble a stylized drill bit or excavation path.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a cave MOC or alongside the 1999 Chrome parts originally included in these sets.
Modification Potential
Excellent for modern 'Neo-Rock Raiders' MOCs, as the color matches modern LEGO lime green perfectly.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential piece of 1990s LEGO history. While this part is incomplete, the torso is the most recognizable component of the theme.