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* FeedItABomb: Advertisements show the Miners swiping Rock Monsters' power crystals while throwing dynamite into their mouths to cause them to suffer NonFatalExplosions. Indeed, the Rock Monster figures have enough space in them to fit a dynamite piece.
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* RedIsViolent: Meltrox, the red Rock Monsters, are the most angry and destructive type who always want to fight.
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* LargeAndInCharge: The Crystal King is the largest of all Rock Monsters and the largest creature in general in the theme.
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* TheBrute: Larger monsters like Geolix and Tremorox are the Rock Monsters' muscle; beefier versions of Sulfurix and Meltrox respectively.

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* TheAlcatraz: Lavatraz serves as one for Lava Monsters.

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* TheAlcatraz: Lavatraz serves as one an inescapable prison for Lava Monsters.Monsters and is even named after the trope namer.



* AmusingInjuries: The Rock Monsters go through these in the animated shorts.
* BeneathTheEarth: The entire setting of the theme.
* TheCameo: Rock Monsters reappear in ''WesternAnimation/LEGOTheAdventuresOfClutchPowers'', ''[[VideoGame/LEGOAdaptationGame LEGO Rock Band]]'', and ''LEGO Battles: WesternAnimation/{{Ninjago}}'', and Rex is an unlockable character in the latter. Rock Monsters were also [[WhatCouldHaveBeen intended]] to appear in ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', with the smaller monsters being called "Rock Goblins" and larger monsters called "Rock Trolls" in the game files.

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* AmusingInjuries: The Rock Monsters go through these suffer comedic slapstick in the animated shorts.
* BeneathTheEarth: The entire setting of the theme.
theme takes place deep beneath the Earth's surface.
* TheCameo: Rock Monsters reappear in ''WesternAnimation/LEGOTheAdventuresOfClutchPowers'', ''[[VideoGame/LEGOAdaptationGame LEGO Rock Band]]'', and ''LEGO Battles: ''VideoGame/LEGOBattles: WesternAnimation/{{Ninjago}}'', and Rex is an unlockable character in the latter. Rock Monsters were also [[WhatCouldHaveBeen intended]] to appear in ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', with the smaller monsters being called "Rock Goblins" and larger monsters called "Rock Trolls" in the game files.



* DishingOutDirt: The Rock Monsters, but especially the larger monsters who throw boulders or even their smaller brethren at foes.
* DrillTank: Many of the Power Miners' vehicles, but especially the Thunder Driller.
* ElaborateUndergroundBase: The Underground Mining Station and Lavatraz.
* FamilyFriendlyFirearms: Most of the weapons in the 2010 wave of sets feature [[WaterGunsAndBalloons water guns]]. It makes more sense when you consider [[MagmaMan the monster of the week]].

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* DishingOutDirt: The Rock Monsters, but especially the larger monsters who throw boulders or even their smaller rocky brethren at foes.
* DrillTank: Many of the Power Miners' vehicles, but especially the Thunder Driller.
Driller, a large armored vehicle with an enormous drill.
* ElaborateUndergroundBase: The Underground Mining Station and Lavatraz.
Lavatraz are the Power Miners' underground bases.
* FamilyFriendlyFirearms: Most of the weapons in the 2010 wave of sets feature [[WaterGunsAndBalloons water guns]]. {{Water Guns|AndBalloons}}. It makes more sense when you consider [[MagmaMan the monster of the week]].they're fighting [[LivingLava Lava Monsters]].



* GreenRocks: The {{Power Crystal}}s, even if they're not always green.
* HumongousMecha: The Magma Mech.
%%* LighterAndSofter: Compared to ''Toys/RockRaiders''.
* LivingLava: The Lava Monsters.

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* GreenRocks: The {{Power Crystal}}s, even if they're not always green.
* HumongousMecha: The Magma Mech is the Power Miners' largest mech, easily towering over their [[MiniMecha smaller]] Mine Mech.
%%* * LighterAndSofter: Compared to ''Toys/RockRaiders''.
its predecessor, ''Toys/RockRaiders'', which was a surprisingly dark and gritty LEGO theme about stranded space miners trying to survive on a DeathWorld long enough to repair their spaceship and return home. While ''Power Miners'' has a rather high-stakes plot with the Power Miners hurrying to stop Rock Monsters from destroying the Earth's surface, it is never treated with any serious gravitas. The ''Power Miners'' Rock Monsters are goofy, comical villains constantly subjected to AmusingInjuries by the Power Miners, unlike the ''Rock Raiders'' Rock Monsters that are non-malicious but terrifying enough to make the Rock Raiders flee in panic. While ''Rock Raiders'' sets had a UsedFuture industrial vibe with dark grey and brown, ''Power Miners'' sets are much more vibrant with lime green and orange.
* LivingLava: The Lava Monsters.Monsters are living creatures made of magma.



* MiniMecha: The Mine Mech.
* MonsterLord: The Crystal King is the largest of all Rock Monsters and has the same colors as the Sulfurix. Though official sources conflict as to whether he's the ruler of ''all'' Rock Monsters or just the Sulfurix.

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* MineralMacGuffin: The Power Miners' goal is to collect all the power crystals to stop the Rock Monsters from eating them.
* MiniMecha: The Mine Mech.
Mech is a small Power Miners mech similar in size to an ''Film/{{Aliens}}'' power-loader.
* MonsterLord: The Crystal King is the largest of all Rock Monsters and has the same colors as the Sulfurix. Monsters. Though official sources conflict as to whether he's the ruler of ''all'' Rock Monsters or just the Sulfurix.Sulfurix, which it shares its colors with.



* PlayingWithFire: The Lava Monsters.
* PowerCrystal: When eaten by Rock Monsters, it energizes them so much that they cause earthquakes.

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* PlayingWithFire: The Lava Monsters.
* PowerCrystal: When eaten by Rock Monsters, it a power crystal energizes them so much that they cause earthquakes.



* RockMonster: Here, they are depicted as short, stocky rock creatures that are mischievous and, when eating {{Power Crystal}}s, get so hyped up that they send out seismic vibrations and cause earthquakes on the surface. Older Rock Monsters tend to be larger, and the oldest and largest known Rock Monster is the Crystal King.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Toys/RockRaiders.
* StealthSequel: Toys/LEGOAtlantis acts as one for Power Miners. As it turns out, after working with the Power Miners, Brains joins the ATLANTIS crew.
%%* ThisIsADrill: Obviously.
* TunnelKing: The Power Miners, naturally.

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* RockMonster: Here, they Rock Monsters are depicted as short, stocky rock creatures that are mischievous and, when eating {{Power Crystal}}s, get so hyped up that they send out seismic vibrations and cause earthquakes on the surface. Older Rock Monsters tend to be larger, and the oldest and largest known Rock Monster is the Crystal King.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Toys/RockRaiders.
* StealthSequel: Toys/LEGOAtlantis ''Toys/LEGOAtlantis'' acts as one for Power Miners. As it turns out, after ''Power Miners''. After working with the Power Miners, Brains joins the ATLANTIS crew.
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crew. This is the only indication that ''Atlantis'' takes place in the same continuity as ''Power Miners''.
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ThisIsADrill: Obviously.
The Power Miners are known to weaponize their {{Drill Tank}}s' drills against the Rock Monsters.
* TunnelKing: The Power Miners, naturally.
Miners are expert miners and tunnelers, which is why they are deployed to investigate the seismic activities caused by Rock Monsters.
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* MonsterLord: The Crystal King is the largest of all Rock Monster with the same colors as the Sulfurix. Though official sources conflict as to whether he's the ruler of ''all'' Rock Monsters or just the Sulfurix.

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* MonsterLord: The Crystal King is the largest of all Rock Monster with Monsters and has the same colors as the Sulfurix. Though official sources conflict as to whether he's the ruler of ''all'' Rock Monsters or just the Sulfurix.
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* MonsterLord: The Crystal King is the largest of all Rock Monster with the same colors as the Sulfurix. Though official sources conflict as to whether he's the ruler of ''all'' Rock Monsters or just the Sulfurix.
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* LighterAndSofter: Compared to ''Toys/RockRaiders''.
* MagmaMan: The Lava Monsters.

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* MagmaMan: LivingLava: The Lava Monsters.



* PhlebotinumMuncher: The Rock Monsters and Lava Monsters.

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* PhlebotinumMuncher: The Rock Monsters and Lava Monsters.Monsters eat power crystals and gain different powers from them, depending on the monster.



* ThisIsADrill: Obviously.

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* ThisIsADrill: [[CaptainObvious Obviously]].

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* ThisIsADrill: [[CaptainObvious Obviously]].Obviously.
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* TheCameo: Rock Monsters reappear in ''WesternAnimation/LEGOTheAdventuresOfClutchPowers'', ''[[LEGOAdaptationGame LEGO Rock Band]]'', and ''LEGO Battles: WesternAnimation/{{Ninjago}}'', and Rex is an unlockable character in the latter. Rock Monsters were also [[WhatCouldHaveBeen intended]] to appear in ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', with the smaller monsters being called "Rock Goblins" and larger monsters called "Rock Trolls" in the game files.

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* TheCameo: Rock Monsters reappear in ''WesternAnimation/LEGOTheAdventuresOfClutchPowers'', ''[[LEGOAdaptationGame ''[[VideoGame/LEGOAdaptationGame LEGO Rock Band]]'', and ''LEGO Battles: WesternAnimation/{{Ninjago}}'', and Rex is an unlockable character in the latter. Rock Monsters were also [[WhatCouldHaveBeen intended]] to appear in ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', with the smaller monsters being called "Rock Goblins" and larger monsters called "Rock Trolls" in the game files.
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LEGO Power Miners is often considered a SpiritualSuccessor to Franchise/RockRaiders. Compared to its predecessor, Power Miners has much less emphasis on individual characters and goes for a much more LighterAndSofter approach, especially with its goofy Rock Monsters. However, it is agreed that the set designs of Power Miners are far superior to the simple builds of Rock Raiders sets, even if the lime/orange color scheme is rather contested.


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LEGO Power Miners is often considered a SpiritualSuccessor to Franchise/RockRaiders.''Toys/RockRaiders''. Compared to its predecessor, Power Miners has much less emphasis on individual characters and goes for a much more LighterAndSofter approach, especially with its goofy Rock Monsters. However, it is agreed that the set designs of Power Miners are far superior to the simple builds of Rock Raiders sets, even if the lime/orange color scheme is rather contested.




* AlliterativeName: Power Miners takes after [[Franchise/RockRaiders its predecessor]] with vehicle names like Mine Mech, Granite Grinder, Boulder Blaster, Cave Crusher, Magma Mech, and Claw Catcher.

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* AlliterativeName: Power Miners takes after [[Franchise/RockRaiders [[Toys/RockRaiders its predecessor]] with vehicle names like Mine Mech, Granite Grinder, Boulder Blaster, Cave Crusher, Magma Mech, and Claw Catcher.



* ChromosomeCasting: Unlike [[Franchise/RockRaiders its predecessor]], there are no female characters in this line.

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* ChromosomeCasting: Unlike [[Franchise/RockRaiders [[Toys/RockRaiders its predecessor]], there are no female characters in this line.



* LighterAndSofter: Compared to Franchise/RockRaiders.

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* LighterAndSofter: Compared to Franchise/RockRaiders.''Toys/RockRaiders''.



* SpiritualSuccessor: To Franchise/RockRaiders.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: To Franchise/RockRaiders.Toys/RockRaiders.
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* TheCameo: Rock Monsters reappear in ''WesternAnimation/LEGOTheAdventuresOfClutchPowers'', ''[[LEGOAdaptationGame LEGO Rock Band]]'', and ''LEGO Battles: Franchise/{{Ninjago}}'', and Rex is an unlockable character in the latter. Rock Monsters were also [[WhatCouldHaveBeen intended]] to appear in ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', with the smaller monsters being called "Rock Goblins" and larger monsters called "Rock Trolls" in the game files.

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* TheCameo: Rock Monsters reappear in ''WesternAnimation/LEGOTheAdventuresOfClutchPowers'', ''[[LEGOAdaptationGame LEGO Rock Band]]'', and ''LEGO Battles: Franchise/{{Ninjago}}'', WesternAnimation/{{Ninjago}}'', and Rex is an unlockable character in the latter. Rock Monsters were also [[WhatCouldHaveBeen intended]] to appear in ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', with the smaller monsters being called "Rock Goblins" and larger monsters called "Rock Trolls" in the game files.
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* ObviouslyEvil: The Rock Monsters are likely unaware that eating the crystals causes devastating earthquakes on the well-populated planet surface.

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* ObviouslyEvil: ObliviouslyEvil: The Rock Monsters are likely unaware that eating the crystals causes devastating earthquakes on the well-populated planet surface.
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LEGO Power Miners is a Toys/{{LEGO Theme|s}} beginning in 2009 and concluding in 2010, revolving around a team of miners trying to prevent a large population of Rock Monsters from destroying the Earth.

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Power Miners is a Toys/{{LEGO Theme|s}} beginning in 2009 and concluding in 2010, revolving around a team of miners trying to prevent a large population of Rock Monsters from destroying the Earth.
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LEGO Power Miners is a Toys/{{LEGO Theme|s}} beginning in 2009 and concluding in 2010, revolving around a team of miners trying to prevent a large population of Rock Monsters from destroying the Earth.

In the first wave of sets, the Power Miners are sent underground to investigate seismic activities. There, they discover that native Rock Monsters, rather than eating their natural food source, have started eating {{Power Crystal}}s that cause them to unleash these devastating earthquakes. The Power Miners set out to excavate these crystals to stop the Rock Monsters from eating them, but the mischievous Rock Monsters keep getting in their way. Eventually, the Power Miners face even larger Rock Monsters, including Tremorox, Geolix, and the legendary Crystal King.

In the second wave of sets, after their encounter with the Crystal King, the Power Miners descend even deeper into the Earth's crust and discover Lava Monsters, posing an even greater threat than the Rock Monsters due to their superheated bodies. The Power Miners continue excavating the crystals while using water to cool down the Lava Monsters to lessen their volatility.

LEGO Power Miners is often considered a SpiritualSuccessor to Franchise/RockRaiders. Compared to its predecessor, Power Miners has much less emphasis on individual characters and goes for a much more LighterAndSofter approach, especially with its goofy Rock Monsters. However, it is agreed that the set designs of Power Miners are far superior to the simple builds of Rock Raiders sets, even if the lime/orange color scheme is rather contested.


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!!LEGO Power Miners contains examples of:

* TheAlcatraz: Lavatraz serves as one for Lava Monsters.
* AlliterativeName: Power Miners takes after [[Franchise/RockRaiders its predecessor]] with vehicle names like Mine Mech, Granite Grinder, Boulder Blaster, Cave Crusher, Magma Mech, and Claw Catcher.
* AmusingInjuries: The Rock Monsters go through these in the animated shorts.
* BeneathTheEarth: The entire setting of the theme.
* TheCameo: Rock Monsters reappear in ''WesternAnimation/LEGOTheAdventuresOfClutchPowers'', ''[[LEGOAdaptationGame LEGO Rock Band]]'', and ''LEGO Battles: Franchise/{{Ninjago}}'', and Rex is an unlockable character in the latter. Rock Monsters were also [[WhatCouldHaveBeen intended]] to appear in ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', with the smaller monsters being called "Rock Goblins" and larger monsters called "Rock Trolls" in the game files.
* ChromosomeCasting: Unlike [[Franchise/RockRaiders its predecessor]], there are no female characters in this line.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Although the Power Miners have upgraded suits and armor for dealing with the Lava Monsters, their faces are still left largely exposed to the burning heat of magma beneath the Earth's crust... and no one gets burnt.
* DishingOutDirt: The Rock Monsters, but especially the larger monsters who throw boulders or even their smaller brethren at foes.
* DrillTank: Many of the Power Miners' vehicles, but especially the Thunder Driller.
* ElaborateUndergroundBase: The Underground Mining Station and Lavatraz.
* FamilyFriendlyFirearms: Most of the weapons in the 2010 wave of sets feature [[WaterGunsAndBalloons water guns]]. It makes more sense when you consider [[MagmaMan the monster of the week]].
* FauxShadow: Doc's online bio mentioned something about a portal. It was expected that this was {{foreshadowing}} the source of the Rock Monsters... but nope, it was never mentioned again.
* GreenRocks: The {{Power Crystal}}s, even if they're not always green.
* HumongousMecha: The Magma Mech.
* LighterAndSofter: Compared to Franchise/RockRaiders.
* MagmaMan: The Lava Monsters.
* MeaningfulName: Brains is the smartest member of the Power Miners.
* MiniMecha: The Mine Mech.
* NoNameGiven:
** Aside from the four named Power Miners characters, there are a few generic miners who aren't named.
** DoubleSubversion with the Crystal King. Initially, he was named [=RockRage=] in his online bio, but the name was later redacted.
* NonMaliciousMonster: The Rock Monsters are more mischievous rather than actively malicious.
* ObviouslyEvil: The Rock Monsters are likely unaware that eating the crystals causes devastating earthquakes on the well-populated planet surface.
* PhlebotinumMuncher: The Rock Monsters and Lava Monsters.
* PlayingWithFire: The Lava Monsters.
* PowerCrystal: When eaten by Rock Monsters, it energizes them so much that they cause earthquakes.
* PunnyName:
** Most of the Rock Monsters and Lava Monsters have rock- or lava-based puns for names. For instance, Tremorox and Eruptorr.
** Lavatraz. It's a Lava Monster prison. Get it?
* RockMonster: Here, they are depicted as short, stocky rock creatures that are mischievous and, when eating {{Power Crystal}}s, get so hyped up that they send out seismic vibrations and cause earthquakes on the surface. Older Rock Monsters tend to be larger, and the oldest and largest known Rock Monster is the Crystal King.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Franchise/RockRaiders.
* StealthSequel: Toys/LEGOAtlantis acts as one for Power Miners. As it turns out, after working with the Power Miners, Brains joins the ATLANTIS crew.
* ThisIsADrill: [[CaptainObvious Obviously]].
* TunnelKing: The Power Miners, naturally.

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