Power Miners - Rock Monster Hunter (Magma Mech Pilot)
pm024 · Power Miners
Magma Monsters / Wave 3 · 2010. Released as part of the final wave of the Power Miners theme, coinciding with the transition from lime green/blue underground sets to the volcanic magma-themed sub-series.
Figure ID
pm024
Theme
Power Miners
Year Released
2010. Released as part of the final wave of the Power Miners theme, coinciding with the transition from lime green/blue underground sets to the volcanic magma-themed sub-series.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the Power Miners theme was popular, the 2010 magma wave had a shorter production run compared to the initial waves, Making the specialized figures like this pilot harder to find in mint condition.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with large orange reflective visor printing and a silver metallic breathing apparatus/microphone. This specific print is shared by several Power Miners figures but fits perfectly with the high-temp theme.
Torso
Dark Stone Gray (Dark Bluish Gray) torso with Bright Yellow arms and Dark Stone Gray hands. Printing features a detailed tactical vest with orange/yellow tech indicators, breathing tubes, and utility straps.
Legs
Plain Dark Stone Gray (Dark Bluish Gray) with no printing. The simplicity of the legs is typical for the era, focusing color and detail on the torso and headgear.
Accessories
Titanium Metallic (Pearl Dark Gray) pilot helmet and a specific wrap-around breathing mask/rebreather piece that sits on the neck peg. This mask is a signature element of the lava-resistant suits in the sub-theme.
Color Scheme
A striking contrast of Bright Yellow and Dark Stone Gray, accented with orange highlights. This theme-standard palette represents high visibility and heavy industrial equipment.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. The torso features intricate mechanical detailing including a chest-mounted control panel. No printing on the arms or sides of legs.
Variants
There are similar 'Rock Monster Hunters' with different facial prints or helmet colors, but the dark gray torso with yellow arms is specific to this variant of the Magma series pilot.
Condition Notes
Watch for scratches on the metallic silver printing of the mouth-piece area on the head. The neck-clip rebreather can sometimes show stress marks if removed and replaced frequently.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $7.00; New: $10.00 - $15.00. Value varies based on the presence of the rebreather accessory which is often lost.
Price (New)
Available in set 8191 (Lava Razors) which retailed for $29.99 in 2010.
Compatible Sets
Set 8191: Lavatraz (Lava Razors). He often appears alongside the larger 'Eruptorr' magma monster figures.
Character Background
Part of the elite Power Miners crew tasked with venturing into the deepest, hottest parts of the Earth's crust to find energy crystals while battling magma-based rock monsters.
Design Notes
The use of the rebreather accessory was a design evolution for the theme to signify 'Heat Resistance' compared to the earlier gear used in the crystal caves.
Similar Minifigures
Rex (Power Miner), Duke (Power Miner), and characters from the City Volcano Explorers theme released years later.
Collectibility
Moderate. Very high nostalgia factor for children of the late 2000s. Collectors often seek him to complete the full 2009-2010 Power Miners lineup.
History
Power Miners replaced the Mars Mission theme in 2009. This figure represents the final peak of the theme's design before it was retired to make way for Atlantis.
Interesting Facts
The breathing mask accessory is a recolor of the one used in the earlier LEGO Agents theme (2008).
Display Suggestions
Best displayed next to a Trans-Orange Magma Monster or inside the cockpit of a lime-green Power Miners drill vehicle.
Modification Potential
Excellent for sci-fi or post-apocalyptic MOCs (My Own Creations) due to the industrial, weathered look of the vest printing.
Overall Assessment
A solid example of transitional LEGO design where traditional themes began experimenting with specialized hardware. A must-have for Power Miners completionists.