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This set is recommended for ages 8-14.

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🏛 Power Miners

Set #8191

Lavatraz

Lavatraz is a standout set from the Power Miners theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Perfect for LEGO fans who enjoy unique themes and play features
Build: 381 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 13.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating

Fans appreciate the set's unique design and play features, though some find the color scheme a bit garish. The exclusive minifigures are a highlight, but the set's overall value is debated due to its age and rising price.

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📝 Our Take

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Lavatraz is a standout set from the Power Miners theme. Its unique design captures the underground magma world perfectly, featuring playability while also serving as a great display piece.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans who enjoy unique themes and play features. The set provides an engaging building experience with a lot of playability and display appeal.

Skip this if you're not a fan of the Power Miners theme or prefer more realistic builds. Consider other LEGO themes like City or Creator for more traditional building experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

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381

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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8-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Unique underground base design
Incorporates play features like a projectile launcher and crane
Interesting use of transparent orange and lime green elements
Good balance between building and play

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Lavatraz is a retired set from a unique LEGO theme, making it a potentially good investment. The set includes several exclusive minifigures and unique parts, which add to its collector's value. While the Power Miners theme might not be as universally popular as Star Wars or Harry Potter, its distinctiveness could drive demand among niche collectors. However, the rising price trend also means it's becoming more expensive to acquire, so potential investors should be aware of the higher initial cost.

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📖 About This Set

The Power Miners have dug deeper than ever before, right down into a world of molten magma and raging lava monsters! Only their new Lavatraz underground base is strong enough to contain Eruptorr, the most powerful of the monsters…but will a sneaky Infernox help him break free? Use the firing super-cooled projectile launcher, hydro-blast rover vehicle and movable capture crane to put those pests on ice, and stop off at the built-in vending machine for a frozen snack when you're done! Includes Infernox lava monster, giant Eruptorr monster with throwing action, and 2 Power Miners minifigures in anti-heat armor. Includes Lavatraz base, Infernox lava monster, giant Eruptorr monster and 2 Power Miners! Pursue lava monsters with the projectile launcher, hydro-blast rover vehicle and movable capture crane! Capture cage explodes, allowing lava monsters to escape! Grab an icy cold snack at the built-in vending machine! Measures over 8" (20cm) tall and 8" (20cm) wide

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Lavatraz stands out from other sets in its price range due to its unique theme and play features. While other sets might offer more pieces or complex building techniques, Lavatraz provides a distinct experience centered around the Power Miners universe. For collectors interested in unique themes and playability, Lavatraz is a compelling choice.

4 Minifigures Included

Duke, Light Bluish Gray

5 parts

Doc, Light Bluish Gray

5 parts

B+

The set features several unique minifigures, including the Eruptorr bigfig and Firax, which are exclusive to the Power Miners theme and add to the set's collectible appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 381
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 120 unique parts, 358 pieces
Minifigures: 4

LEGO counts 381 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 382, including the 24 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

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Lavatraz includes a good selection of lime green and transparent orange parts, which are useful for MOC builders looking to create lava-themed landscapes or futuristic designs.