mar0038·Super Mario·2020
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#194 most valuable in Super Mario · #16,173 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | mar0038 |
| Theme | Super Mario |
| Year Released | 2020 |
| Average Price (Used) | $1.33 |
| Average Price (New) | $1.45 |
| Price Range | $0.45 to $2.80 |
| Value Rank (Super Mario) | #194 of 199 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #16,173 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 8 |
| Found In | 7 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $1.33 | $1.45 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $1.33 | $1.45 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $1.33 | $1.45 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $1.33 | $1.45 |
The LEGO Lava Bubble (mar0038) is a Super Mario minifigure worth $1.33 on average, released in 2020 and found in 7 sets. It has 8 individual parts. By value, it ranks #194 of 199 Super Mario minifigures and #16,173 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Super Mario theme average is $5.49, making this figure below average for its theme.
Lava Bubble - Scanner Code with Blue Lines (mar0038) is a common Super Mario minifigure, averaging $1.33 on BrickLink. It appears in 7 different sets, which keeps supply high and prices low. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other Super Mario figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO Lava Bubble - Scanner Code with Blue Lines (mar0038) is worth $1.33 used and $1.45 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $0.45 to $2.80 depending on condition. This is below the Super Mario average of $5.49, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Lava Bubble - Scanner Code with Blue Lines appears in 7 sets: Whomp's Lava Trouble - Expansion Set (71364-1, ~$15.92), Bowser's Castle Boss Battle - Expansion Set (71369-1, ~$97.69), Adventures with Peach - Starter Course (71403-1, ~$28.64), and 4 more. Multiple set appearances mean there are plenty of these in circulation, which is why the price stays relatively accessible.
Look for the BrickLink ID mar0038. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Lava Bubble - Scanner Code with Blue Lines is made up of 8 parts including specialized accessories. The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other Super Mario minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO Super Mario Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
