LEGO Power Miners- New images & discussion

omega ranger · 12-01-2008, 05:13 PM

Two of the upcoming LEGO Power Miner sets have photos. As of yet, these sets appear to have no name....

This includes LEGO set #8957- a machine-type like robot.

And the drill machine- #8690.

These sets include a rock monster and the ability to combine with another set!

Credit to these images goes to "alldark" on a lego-specific photo sharing site, the gallery can be found here http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=354344

plowking · 12-01-2008, 08:14 PM

Those look pretty cool!!

I'm diggin that little rock monster!

sparkhunter · 12-01-2008, 08:24 PM

Liking the rock monsters, and the other mini figures...... But I'm not so sure on the actual vehicles.

Might get them for the mini figures and sell of the vehicles.

My dwarve mine could use the monsters as guards

darthdoug · 12-08-2008, 08:09 PM

This set seems cool enough. However, I just passed it at Wal Mart!

SPLIT LIP · 12-09-2008, 06:41 AM

Not sold on the orange or green. One or the other would've been great, but together it's not very attractive. The drill and little mech look great, otherwise.

The mini rock dudes look awesome.

sparkhunter · 12-10-2008, 05:18 PM

If you go to lego.com there is a new power miner game there.

kind of fun

CryoPrime · 12-10-2008, 05:30 PM

They remind me of the Rockraiders from the 90's when I was little. I wonder why Lego keeps re-using general ideas for themes. If they should redo anything though, we should get some new Throwbots. That'd be sick. The little rock dudes are cool, weren't they in the last Brickmaster? I think I've seen them before.

omega ranger · 12-11-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkhunter

If you go to lego.com there is a new power miner game there.

kind of fun

They even a got a new Power Miners website as well! So I guess Lego is going to put these guys out soon.

Here's the link, it also gives some explanation on those rock monsters:
http://www.powerminers.lego.com

Chosen · 12-12-2008, 10:00 PM

That link's not working for me, for some reason. This one does though.
LEGO.com Powerminers : Home

Personally, I wasn't big on the Rock Raiders or these Power Miners, but they look cool and the little monsters are a drastic improvement over the creatures from Rock Raiders.

darthdoug · 12-13-2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chosen

That link's not working for me, for some reason. This one does though.
LEGO.com Powerminers : Home

Personally, I wasn't big on the Rock Raiders or these Power Miners, but they look cool and the little monsters are a drastic improvement over the creatures from Rock Raiders.

Dude!!! Playing that rock monster game was hours of enjoyment!!! I loved it.

sparkhunter · 12-18-2008, 07:13 PM

I found all the new power miners at my local TRU in WI today.

I honestly wasn't very impressed after seeing them in person.

Iwill probably only get the rock monsters from ebay sellers. Or buy the sets my self and seller of the sets and keep only the minifgures and monsters.

omega ranger · 12-18-2008, 08:19 PM

I love those new lego dynamite pieces in the Power Miner sets. The little bars of dynamite all tied together with a string for igniting it, I just love and need that piece. I went to Wal-Mart today in search, but a snowstorm is coming in, so Toys R'Us and Target, where I knew they had them, I couldn't head out there.

sparkhunter · 12-26-2008, 09:23 PM

I bought the granite grinder today ( the one with the little sled)
It is actually really nice, the gas tanks are a nice touch, the little rock monster "rocks"
the green is NOT as bright and nastly as I thought it would be either. Also some of the stickers have texture to them, so you can actually feel the "mud" on them.

I think I might bet the drill machine latter this weekend, if i get back to TRU.

Chosen · 12-31-2008, 06:51 PM

The rock monsters are some of the best minifigures in the history of anything. Seriously! I dare you to pick one up and not fall in love at first sight.

As for me, I picked up the tiny robot to experiment with the line (and get Boulderax). I was annoyed by the inclusion of stickers instead of preapplied decals, but the machine number and the black/white muddy stripes were worth the effort to apply. The dumb circles, not so much.

The set itself isn't as intricate or armed to the teeth as, say, Exo-Force, but it does the job. Nothing wrong with the nerdy pilot either. It's been a long time since I've both a regular Lego set, last one being the Robo Raptor from 6+ years ago, but I think Power Miners "does it" just enough for me to come back for more.

omega ranger · 01-01-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chosen

The rock monsters are some of the best minifigures in the history of anything. Seriously! I dare you to pick one up and not fall in love at first sight.

As for me, I picked up the tiny robot to experiment with the line (and get Boulderax). I was annoyed by the inclusion of stickers instead of preapplied decals, but the machine number and the black/white muddy stripes were worth the effort to apply. The dumb circles, not so much.

The set itself isn't as intricate or armed to the teeth as, say, Exo-Force, but it does the job. Nothing wrong with the nerdy pilot either. It's been a long time since I've both a regular Lego set, last one being the Robo Raptor from 6+ years ago, but I think Power Miners "does it" just enough for me to come back for more.

I have to agree with your comment on Exo-Force's robots versus the Power Miners' robot. Exo-Force was one of the very first LEGO lines I liked until they canceled the line. So the fact Power Miners has a robot makes me very pleased!

sparkhunter · 01-02-2009, 10:39 AM

I was looking at the crystal sweeper closely and noticed it has a deployable motorcycle that comes out of the back.

I hope we get a base type set and maybe a rock monster "cave"

sparkhunter · 01-21-2009, 12:07 PM

I was on TRU.com today and they have a new item for power miners, I called Lego and they couldn't even gove me any info on it. The set is number 8707 and called the boulder blaster.

below is the info from TRU it is listed as in stock and ready to ship.

Item: 3311013
Description: LEGO Power Miners: Boulder Blaster (8707)
Quantity: 1 @ $26.99

Chosen · 01-21-2009, 04:23 PM

It's a limited-edition TRU exclusive set, it seems. It also happens to look quite awesome and is getting rave reviews.

sparkhunter · 01-21-2009, 06:20 PM

Brickset: LEGO set reference | Search results: query 'power miners'

has a list of all the power miners and some pics we haven't seen yet.

enjoy

Chosen · 01-26-2009, 08:39 PM

For sparkhunter in particular, but for the benefit of all: the Summer 2009 Power Miners!

8962 Crystal King

8963 Rock Wrecker

8964 Titanium Command Rig

SPLIT LIP · 02-05-2009, 02:20 PM

I got the claw digger today. I really like Power Miners.

sparkhunter · 02-05-2009, 03:03 PM

me like....... me like alot !

between power miners, castle, pirates and my daughters love for the new farm line my wallet is going to cry.

We are working on setting up a plywood table in the rec room for her. So far we have the fire station a horse farm/ riding school for her "lego world" I'm adding my brickhouse customs and other lego racers to it

Once it is all painted and pretty I'll post some pics.

omega ranger · 02-08-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkhunter

me like....... me like alot !

between power miners, castle, pirates and my daughters love for the new farm line my wallet is going to cry.

We are working on setting up a plywood table in the rec room for her. So far we have the fire station a horse farm/ riding school for her "lego world" I'm adding my brickhouse customs and other lego racers to it

Once it is all painted and pretty I'll post some pics.

Sounds really interesting! Hope your daughter loves it!
I was checking TRU today, it seems they have an ad (finally, after weeks since Christmas) for 25% on Power Miners, including their new exclusive Power Miner set, so maybe that will help your crying wallet.

SPLIT LIP · 03-04-2009, 02:29 PM

I have 4 PM sets now. This line is really great. If I ever get the money, I'm getting the Crystal Sweeper and Thunder Driller next.

SPLIT LIP · 03-23-2009, 05:24 PM

Aaaaand I got the quite awesome Thunder Driller.

12-01-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
omega ranger Biting... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 90	Two of the upcoming LEGO Power Miner sets have photos. As of yet, these sets appear to have no name.... This includes LEGO set #8957- a machine-type like robot. And the drill machine- #8690. These sets include a rock monster and the ability to combine with another set! Credit to these images goes to "alldark" on a lego-specific photo sharing site, the gallery can be found here http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=354344 __________________ Last edited by omega ranger; 12-01-2008 at 05:25 PM..

12-01-2008, 08:14 PM	#2
plowking Iniquitous Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melv. Mi. Posts: 141	Those look pretty cool!! I'm diggin that little rock monster! __________________

12-08-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
darthdoug Paranoid Schizophrenic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 129	This set seems cool enough. However, I just passed it at Wal Mart! __________________ Member of Hiss Tank & Toy Ark

12-10-2008, 05:30 PM	#7
CryoPrime Bionicle Forever Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FoCo, Colorado Posts: 68	They remind me of the Rockraiders from the 90's when I was little. I wonder why Lego keeps re-using general ideas for themes. If they should redo anything though, we should get some new Throwbots. That'd be sick. The little rock dudes are cool, weren't they in the last Brickmaster? I think I've seen them before. __________________ My Deviantart

12-13-2008, 07:23 AM	#10
darthdoug Paranoid Schizophrenic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 129	Quote: Originally Posted by Chosen That link's not working for me, for some reason. This one does though. LEGO.com Powerminers : Home Personally, I wasn't big on the Rock Raiders or these Power Miners, but they look cool and the little monsters are a drastic improvement over the creatures from Rock Raiders. Dude!!! Playing that rock monster game was hours of enjoyment!!! I loved it. __________________ Member of Hiss Tank & Toy Ark