NITROBLAST

Name: LEGO NITROBLAST 2194
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 2194
Rating: 4.77 (28 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A201057 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

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LOVED (8)

01Excellent visual design and appearance
02New neon green Barakki eye in unique radioactive color
03Translucent neon orange piece (same mold as Meltdown radioactive sludge tank)

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (8)

01Stiff left arm limits forward/back upper arm movement
02Double support strut on left arm unnecessary - creates friction and limits poseability
03Open socket visible on side from certain angles

+5 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

📐 Size

Medium-sized figure

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

headdesigngoodexcellentpartspanelsystemdespitepotentialdouble-sidedcoloryellowgreenappearanceneonradioactivebackleftlimits

What reviewers are saying

"The best aspect to me is the lack of pins/axels. This new line takes this genre in a new direction with panel parts being balljointed rather than pinned."

EuroBricks

"I see one new piece a baraki eye in green it's a neon green not your traditional translucent neon green but the radioactive green"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Jetbug — The double-sided head part is used in reverse for Jetbug, indicating these villain sets share component designs

Heroes in this line — The reviewer does not think the villains are as good looking as the heroes this time, particularly from multiple angles

Meltdown (2010 Hero Factory) — Nitro Blast uses the same translucent neon orange piece mold that was used for Meltdown's radioactive sludge tank, though turned upside down in the new set

Fire Lord — Both villains have multiple armor pieces; Nitro Blast has a unique printed part like Fire Lord, though Fire Lord has more duplicated ones

HERO FactoryInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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EuroBricks

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"The best aspect to me is the lack of pins/axels. This new line takes this genre in a new direction with panel parts being balljointed rather than pinned."

Key Pros

✓Innovative ball-jointed panel system that eliminates most pins and axles, creating new building possibilities
✓High part quality and system integration maintained despite new design approach
✓Excellent posability with good balance due to large feet

Key Cons

✕Poor rear aesthetics with distracting double-sided head piece
✕Double-sided head is a compromise solution that doesn't fully satisfy aesthetically

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JANG's LEGO Reviews 🇺🇸

Expert Video Source

"I see one new piece a baraki eye in green it's a neon green not your traditional translucent neon green but the radioactive green"

Key Pros

✓Excellent visual design and appearance
✓New neon green Barakki eye in unique radioactive color
✓Translucent neon orange piece (same mold as Meltdown radioactive sludge tank)

Key Cons

✕Stiff left arm limits forward/back upper arm movement
✕Double support strut on left arm unnecessary - creates friction and limits poseability

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Ball-jointed panel parts
New construction system that replaces traditional pins and axles, representing a new direction for the line
Printed panel part (flamethrower)
Every set includes one printed part; this one features a flamethrower design with ball-jointed mounting
Double-sided head
Used in reverse for another set (Jetbug), providing two distinct faces in one part
Zamor spheres
Described as very nice with interesting details from multiple viewing angles
Accessory bar holes
Two holes fit standard bar accessories (such as claws) at studs distance apart, maintaining system compatibility
Barakki eye in neon green
New piece in unique radioactive green color, not traditional translucent neon green