How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

Set 8188 has 68 pieces, 37 of them different parts, and 2 minifigures.

Which theme is it from?

It belongs to the Power Miners theme and came out in 2010.

Which colours dominate?

Mostly light bluish grey, dark bluish grey, lime and black.

Power Miners

LEGO® Fire Blaster

The Fire Blaster is a small Power Miners set from 2010. At 68 pieces with 2 minifigures, it builds quickly and is made for play.

Set number: 8188
Year: 2010
Pieces: 68
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Power Miners
Different parts: 38

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 38

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (6)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Combustix, Trans-Yellow fig-0066332 pieces × 1
Rex, Light Bluish Gray fig-0066345 pieces × 1

Description

A small vehicle with a job

Power Miners is a theme about crews who dig deep underground for crystals and run into rock monsters along the way. The Fire Blaster fits straight into that story: a compact machine with a weapon, there to protect the mine. It comes with two minifigures, so you can set up a little scene straight away. If you already own other sets from the range, simply park it next to them and carry on with the story. It needs very little space on a shelf or a play mat, and the two figures give children an obvious way to start playing the moment the last brick is on.

Colour palette

The colours suit a mine perfectly. Light and dark bluish grey give the model its rocky base, black adds contrast, and a bright lime provides the blaster effect. Of the 68 pieces, 37 are different parts, so very few elements repeat. That makes the set handy for collectors who are short of grey shades or want some of the less common pieces. The parts list on this page shows every variant with its colour, so you can sort and match your own stock.

Building and playing

A model of this size takes just one short sitting, and most builders will manage the instructions without help. The structure is sturdy enough to survive plenty of rough play, which matters for children who have already built a few small sets and want a step up before the bigger mining machines. Adult collectors tend to treat it as an add-on beside other vehicles from the theme, since the finished model is compact and easy to display.

Reusing the bricks

With 68 pieces the supply is modest, but the mix of grey, black and lime works well in your own creations. Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page to see which other sets you could put together once the Fire Blaster is part of your collection. A set this small quickly becomes the starting point for new vehicles, mines or robots. Grey in particular never goes to waste, because it is the colour builders run short of first.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: Set 8188 has 68 pieces, 37 of them different parts, and 2 minifigures.
Which theme is it from?: It belongs to the Power Miners theme and came out in 2010.
Which colours dominate?: Mostly light bluish grey, dark bluish grey, lime and black.

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