ReZourceman Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) 8709 Underground Mining Station. 51.80 GBP Two manuals. There are 4 bags, I believe. Here are the minifigures, and the large rock monster. I'm not a big fan of these monsters, but at least this one is in my favourite colour. :) This nice little digger is a cool build, and the Power Miners finally have a small vehicle. :) The rest is fairly self explanatory, so I'll explain more at the end, after these pictures. Now here is the crystal transportation device. It is quite and ingenious little contraption. Winding the big cog/wheel pulls the thread attached to the container on the line. The container has an elastic band holding up the bottom. When the tug is pulled, it puts pressure on the band, and thus tips the container. And falls out the bottom! Then it gently rolls back into position. Soooo, its nicely built, fairly sturdy, certainly looks impressive and industrial, and the contraption is great! Flick missiles are of course, fail but other than that its a great set. Value - Not too bad value! 4/5 Minifigs - Not bad. Nothing special though. 3/5 Playability - Good contraption. 4/5 Fun to build? - Yes it was. Little repetition, and some good elements. 4/5 Overall - 4/5 Edited July 31, 2009 by ReZourceman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke McAwesome Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the review, but just to let you know, about half of the pictures in the review are duplicates. Edited July 31, 2009 by Striker™ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReZourceman Posted July 31, 2009 Ah! Annoying. Thanks for the heads up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted July 31, 2009 Great review. I actually never new this set existed until now, but it doesn't really looks all that appealing to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Classicsmiley Posted July 31, 2009 Would it be possible to get a close-up of the piece on the front of the little digger vehicle that the scoop attaches to? It looks like a new piece to me. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doctordark Posted August 1, 2009 Nice review I've had this set a few weeks but was to lazy to review it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfahome Posted August 1, 2009 Would it be possible to get a close-up of the piece on the front of the little digger vehicle that the scoop attaches to? It looks like a new piece to me. I don't think it is, but rather two separate pieces. I think they were used as older bike handlebar pieces. Thanks for the review. Before reading this I was under the impression that the dump bed was pushed down by the orange pieces on either side of the receptacle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILikePi Posted August 1, 2009 Thanks for the review! I don't understand why this set costs $80 USD. It looks like all you can do is fire flick-fire missiles, transport the crystals in a never-ending circle, and fling rocks at the buildings with the large rock monster. The set also looks really empty... I would much rather get a set like Temple of the Crystal Skull (which I did today for 50% off), since it has more play features, and around 300 more pieces, for the same price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReZourceman Posted August 1, 2009 Yeah its not the most insanely impressive set ever, but it does look nice, and that big wheel spinning around does look cool. I got Cave Crusher too. Review soon, but....I don't know if the place I bought it have priced it incorrectly but it might be the worst Power Miners set. Its very boring, and small for the price (38 GBP) which is the same as Crystal Sweeper. And LEGO are so stingy on certain bits (like the wheels being held together by only one pin on one side, rather than two) etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
einsteinonthebeach Posted August 3, 2009 Nice review. I also picked this set up and think it is really slick. The only problem I have with it is that the bucket on the wire doesn't go back far enough to the lower station for the Power Miners to reach. There is a dark gray platform on the ground level that looks like it would be perfect for loading/unloading, if only the bucket went back that far. Looking forward to the Cave Crusher review. It really does look like one of the best Power Miners sets for 2009. MLB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacarcheo Posted August 3, 2009 Great review of a cool looking set! So the Cave Crusher is pretty bad? I thought it looked okay from the pics... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReZourceman Posted August 3, 2009 Great review of a cool looking set! So the Cave Crusher is pretty bad? I thought it looked okay from the pics... Its just very boring. probably the worst Power Miners set. I will get the review up soon. As for price, I noticed it is on LEGO.com now, and its 5GBP cheaper than what I bought it for, however I'd still say even at that price it is way over priced. Definitely should be nearer the 25 GBP price range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiggerkiddo Posted August 5, 2009 Great review! I kind of like the set, the base has some nice features and it's not too big or gaudy (At least for PM) but that price...darnit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zarkan Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the nice review, Zourceman. While this set is a bit overpriced (much like most of the big power miners sets), it still is very nice. The functions are excellent, the model looks good, and it comes with a really cute little automated vehicle. The only thing I'm upset about is that, as I stated in another topic, the kit really could have benifited from a big rock monster in an exclusive color. That would have made this kit truly "exclusive," and would also probably justify the price in the minds of many. Alas, this did not happen, however. Its just very boring. probably the worst Power Miners set. I will get the review up soon. Worse than the slapped together Rock Wrecker and the gosh-awful Crystal King? I'm not so certain about that.... Edited August 7, 2009 by Grevious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted August 13, 2009 I love the industrial look but hate the price if it were cheaper I'd buy one, heck I'd buy two and convert it to the aquazone theme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Green Brick Giant Posted August 13, 2009 I got Cave Crusher too. Review soon, but....I don't know if the place I bought it have priced it incorrectly but it might be the worst Power Miners set. Really? I think this looks like the worst set... http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?...cn=556&d=70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saberwing Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) This nice little digger is a cool build, and the Power Miners finally have a small vehicle. :) finally? what about this set? Or this one? I liked your review though. I might get this set if I have enough money. Edited August 25, 2009 by saberwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlieboy Posted August 26, 2009 Hmmmmmmmmmmm,im still not convinced on this set,we've got every other PM set but decided against buying this one as its almost £70 in my area and i cant see where the money is going,looks way too flimsy and defo needs more for the money i think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
