Flame Thrower (Ghost Lower Body)
nex010 · NEXO KNIGHTS
Lava Monsters Wave 1 · 2016 - Debuted in the first wave of the Nexo Knights theme which merged medieval aesthetic with futuristic technology.
Figure ID
nex010
Theme
NEXO KNIGHTS
Year Released
2016 - Debuted in the first wave of the Nexo Knights theme which merged medieval aesthetic with futuristic technology.
Rarity
Common - This figure appeared in multiple sets across the 2016 product line, making it one of the most accessible 'army builder' villains of the theme.
Head
Bright yellow head with printing of a jagged, flame-toothed grin and blank white eyes rimmed with orange; no hair or headgear is present in the image, though often paired with a stud-top flame piece.
Torso
Yellow torso with red and orange lava/muscle printing; features a vertical line of cooled rock 'spinal' detail. Includes orange hands and yellow arms.
Legs
Trans-neon orange ghost-like lower body (also known as the 'ghost tail' or 'wisp') which replaced standard legs for certain monster characters in this line.
Accessories
The figure as shown is missing its standard accessories, which typically include a translucent orange flame piece for the head and a spear or crossbow weapon with fire elements.
Color Scheme
A vibrant palette of Bright Yellow and Trans-Neon Orange, accented with Red and Dark Orange printing to simulate fire and molten lava.
Printing Details
Pad printing on the head and torso front; no leg printing is possible on the translucent lower body piece. The print quality is high with sharp edges on the facial features.
Variants
There are several variants of the 'Flame Thrower'; some have standard yellow legs (nex011) or different hair/helmet pieces. This specific version (nex010) is defined by the ghost-tail bottom.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratches on the translucent leg piece and potential 'torso cracks' under the arms. The translucent orange plastic is brittle and prone to stress marks if stepped on.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $2.00 - $3.00 USD; New/Sealed: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. Value is low due to high production volume.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $9.99 (70310) to $99.99 (70317). Never sold as a standalone individual pack.
Compatible Sets
70310 Knighton Battle Blaster, 70312 Lance's Mecha Horse, 70317 The Fortrex, and 70325 Infernox captures the Queen.
Character Background
Soldiers in Jestro's Lava Monster Army, created from the Book of Monsters. They serve as basic infantry and are known for their chaotic, fiery nature in the Nexo Knights TV series.
Design Notes
Utilizes the ghost lower body tail mold first introduced in the Ninjago 'Possession' line (2015), repurposed here in translucent neon orange to represent smoke/fire.
Similar Minifigures
Ash Attacker (nex009), Crust Smasher (nex012), and various Ninjago ghosts like Wrayth or Ghoultar which use the same lower body mold.
Collectibility
Low to Moderate; while Nexo Knights has a dedicated fanbase, these generic lava monsters are mass-marketed and do not command high collector premiums.
History
Represents LEGO's transition into 'Big Bang' themes that included integrated app gameplay (Nexo Powers). This figure was part of the very first wave of antagonists for the theme.
Interesting Facts
The 'ghost tail' piece glows brightly under UV blacklight due to the translucent neon fluorescent additive in the plastic.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a battle diorama alongside other Lava Monsters or inside set 70317 (The Fortrex) as a captured prisoner.
Modification Potential
The ghost tail is a favorite for MOC builders creating fire elementals, spirits, or custom fire-themed Pokémon like Gastly/Haunter.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking but very common minifigure. It is a great example of LEGO's mid-2010s design philosophy of reusing specialized molds in creative new colors.