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All LEGO Power Miners sets

16 setsfrom 2009 to 2010

LEGO set representative of the theme Power Miners

LEGO Power Miners brings together 16 sets released in 2009 and 2010, with 12 sets in 2009 and 4 in 2010. Drills, crushers, mining stations and miner vehicles sit side by side, from the small 8956 Stone Chopper with 32 pieces to the 8964 Titanium Command Rig with 707 pieces.

A range of miners launched in 2009 and 2010

The LEGO Power Miners range has 16 sets, released in 2009 and 2010. The year 2009 accounts for 12 of them, against 4 for 2010. The theme features miners equipped with powerful machines, who head underground to collect crystals while facing the rock monsters of the deep.

The set names follow this logic: 8959 Claw Digger, 8960 Thunder Driller and 8963 Rock Wrecker suggest drilling and demolition machines, while 8709 Underground Mining Station represents an underground mining station.

Sets from 32 to 707 pieces

The size of the models varies a lot. The small 8956 Stone Chopper has 32 pieces, 8957 Mine Mech and 8188 Fire Blaster have 68 each, and 8958 Granite Grinder reaches 95 pieces. At the other end, 8964 Titanium Command Rig climbs to 707 pieces and 8709 Underground Mining Station to 636.

A set in the range has an average of 268 pieces, against 389 for the whole catalogue. On the 2010 side, 8191 Lavatraz reaches 382 pieces, followed by 8190 Claw Catcher with 260 pieces.

A palette dominated by Black and Lime

The pieces are mostly Black, at 23%, followed by Lime at 19%. Light Bluish Gray accounts for 18% and Dark Bluish Gray for 17%. Blue, at 5%, and Orange, at 3%, remain secondary touches.

These dark, metallic shades give the machines the look of an underground worksite, while Lime provides the bright accent that stands out across all the models.

Power Miners in figures

Number of sets16
Release years2009-2010
Peak year2009 (12 sets)
Total pieces4,290
Average pieces per set268
Catalog-wide average389
Largest set8964 Titanium Command Rig (707 pieces)
Smallest set8956 Stone Chopper (32 pieces)
Newest set8188 Fire Blaster (2010)

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all Power Miners sets, minifigures included.

ColorPiecesShare
Black96423%
Lime79319%
Light Bluish Gray75418%
Dark Bluish Gray71317%
Blue2275.3%
Orange1242.9%
Trans-Clear1112.6%
White1022.4%

2010 4 sets

2009 12 sets

Frequently asked questions

What types of models can you find in the Power Miners range?

You will find drilling and demolition machines such as 8960 Thunder Driller, 8959 Claw Digger and 8963 Rock Wrecker, as well as articulated mechs like 8957 Mine Mech and 8189 Magma Mech. The range also includes a base with 8709 Underground Mining Station.

How did the range evolve between 2009 and 2010?

The range starts in 2009 with 12 sets, including the biggest models such as 8964 Titanium Command Rig. In 2010, it grows with 4 sets: 8188 Fire Blaster, 8189 Magma Mech, 8190 Claw Catcher and 8191 Lavatraz.

Who are the heroes and the enemies in the Power Miners universe?

The heroes are miners who explore the depths of the Earth with specialized vehicles. There they face the rock monsters, which live underground and covet the crystals.

What sets the Power Miners range apart from other themes?

It focuses on underground mining, with massive machines and names like Crystal Sweeper or Granite Grinder. Its palette is easy to recognize: Black at 23%, Lime at 19% and two shades of Bluish Gray.

What is the largest LEGO Power Miners set?

It is 8964 Titanium Command Rig (2009): 707 pieces.

Which year has the most Power Miners sets?

In 2009: 12 sets, more than any other year.