LEGO Minifigure

Volcano Explorer Scientist, Woman, Open White Lab Coat, Sand Blue Legs, White Hard Hat with Hair

#fig-009731

Volcano Explorer Scientist, Woman, Open White Lab Coat, Sand Blue Legs, White Hard Hat with Hair

Minifigure Details

Figure Number fig-009731
Parts Count 4
Total Appearances 2

👤 Character Info

City
This minifigure represents a scientist specializing in volcano exploration within the LEGO City universe. She is equipped with a lab coat and hard hat, indicating her role in conducting research and ensuring safety in a hazardous environment.

🏆 Collectibility Analysis

B+
Investment Grade

Collectibility Notes

The Volcano Explorer Scientist is a desirable minifigure for collectors interested in the LEGO City theme, particularly the subtheme of volcano exploration. Her unique combination of a white lab coat, sand blue legs, and a white hard hat with hair makes her easily identifiable and adds to her charm. The detailed printing on the torso, including the ID card and light grey shirt, enhances her appeal.

Collectors also appreciate the fact that she only appeared in two sets, making her relatively less common than some other City minifigures. The volcano exploration theme itself is popular, adding to the demand for minifigures associated with it. The white hard hat with attached dark brown ponytail hair is a particularly sought-after element.

Rarity Analysis

This minifigure appeared in only two sets released in 2016: the Volcano Exploration Base and the Volcano Heavy-Lift Helicopter. Both sets have been retired for several years, which contributes to her increasing rarity on the aftermarket. She was not a regional exclusive or part of any special edition releases, making her availability consistent across different markets, but still limited by the relatively short production run of the sets she appeared in. Finding her in good condition can be more challenging as time passes, further impacting her rarity.

Investment Analysis

While not the rarest minifigure, the Volcano Explorer Scientist has decent investment potential due to her limited availability and the popularity of the LEGO City theme. The retirement of the sets she appears in will likely continue to drive up her value over time. Collectors focusing on completing the volcano exploration subtheme will be willing to pay a premium for her. Value trends indicate a slow but steady increase, and her unique design makes her less susceptible to being replaced by newer versions. Compared to other LEGO City minifigures, she holds her value well.

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Minifigure Parts Inventory

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Sets Containing This Minifigure

This minifigure appears in 2 sets