slimninj4 Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Set Name: Boulder Blaster Set Number: 8707 Year of release: 2009 Price: 27.99$ USD Parts: 293 Minifigures: 1 man and one monster Stickers: 1 sheet with 5 stickers on it. First the box. Front side. Here you have the vehicle in action against the monster (who is just trying to get a snack.) Bombs away Backside Flick fire TNT!!!! Yes it works. Shows some of the accessories included. Opening the box you have treads a bag of 1 monster (blue) and two number labeled bags. No problem. Sticker Sheet: I like stickers. I rather have stickers since I don't put them on. Same as the other sets. The grey splatter is a bit 3d effect. Instructions: There is only one booklet. Here are the insides. Random page: Don't poke your eye out!! At the read of the booklet there are a few pages showing all the sets and the combo sets that you can make. Ok, Enough of the booklet. Lets get to the meat of the set. Here are a few pieces I like. Of course the new roll cage. But I love the rubbery H part. I been wanting to get this piece for months now. FIGS: Take a look at his head. He has a metal plate. Mining is DANGEROUS kids. I love the back of the head. This is my favorite minifig in the series now. He comes with a skull cap. This is a cap that is a bit crooked. I think it is like the criminal hat in the city sets. Pilo O Brick. There are only a few orange which is great. Lots of nice green. Nice parts in bag two. 3 TNT and 2 blue crystals my favorite and a rubber band. After completing bag 1 this is what you get. This is a great engine compartment. I love the detailing of it. The brown exhaust is a bit out of place and seems weird to me. Left overs from bag one. Not to many left overs. Completed Set: Comparison Time: Conclusion: For the price I think it is worth it. The set has some great parts and a blue monster with two crystals. ( I did not remove mine from the packaging. I plan to sell or trade it). The flicker fire works great for up to 12 inches. ( My wife was getting annoyed as I repeatedly shot her with them. My son loved it though. This is my favorite set of the series. I own all but the largest one which i have no intent on getting. I think it could of came with the real treads (small ones) and used a better wheel system but that would of increased the price. Overall design: 5/5. Really do not like to give 5's but this set is really good Playability: 5/5. Kids will love it. Adults will complain of juniorization and that annoys me. MOC it then. Read the box its for kids. Before you ask.. Yes the treads move fine on a smooth surface (my washer) and the carpet. Flick fire works well and is fun to use. Pieces: 4/5. Yes only 4 since I would of liked to get a bit more greebles. I also wish it came with those new orange lights that are popular this year. Price: 5/5 28$ for me. Great price and that is at TRU!!. I got the only one. Heheh Overall rating: 5/5 I thought this was not released until I went to TRU to get some diapers. Found it and grabbed it so quick. Glad I did. Best Power Miner set for 2009 so far. Edited January 15, 2009 by slimninj4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted January 15, 2009 It's more expensive than the claw digger, but it's apparently much smaller. This is a pretty good set, I do like the design and detail. The price isn't terrible but it's too high for me to consider getting this anytime in the near future. Great review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted January 15, 2009 Great review! I really like this set. I think the minifig is awesome, apart from it not having a real helmet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks for the awesome review slimninj4. Truth be told this is the only Power Miners set that actually appeals to me as the model looks very detailed and solid as it doesn't have a huge amount of holes or giant pieces. Judging by the American price this thing will probably be about $35 Canadian which doesn’t seem that bad to me . What store did you find it in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Still Raindrop Posted January 15, 2009 Odd that a minifig with printing on both sides of his head should come with a cap like that . . . I imagine it would be weird to be able to see both faces at all times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimninj4 Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks for the awesome review slimninj4. Truth be told this is the only Power Miners set that actually appeals to me as the model looks very detailed and solid as it doesn't have a huge amount of holes or giant pieces. Judging by the American price this thing will probably be about $35 Canadian which doesn’t seem that bad to me . What store did you find it in? Found it at Toys R Us. They also had the Clone War Solar Sail Ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK Posted January 15, 2009 Found it at Toys R Us. They also had the Clone War Solar Sail Ship. Okay thanks . I'll be sure to keep my eye out for it next time I go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Posted January 15, 2009 Ha! He has a metal plate in his head! Thanks for the review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asuka Posted January 15, 2009 Thank you for that nice review, slimninj4. A very neat set with lovely details like that checker design. It´s also interesting that the spare wheel works as trigger. Pretty nifty and playable for sure. Dynamite on! Poor rockies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nich Artri Posted January 16, 2009 Interesting...possibly the only other Power Miners set I'll pick up from the current run ( as I already have the Mine Mech). Even so, it would've been cool if they had included one of those blue headlights w/breathing apparatus helmets instead of a stocking cap. The engine looks quite nice, and one can never have too much dynamite. Plus, the chassis brings up some interesting tank designs... (Muwahahaha! ) Cheers! -Nich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AgentRick Posted January 17, 2009 Cool set with a lot of details. The one thing that ticks me off is that the hat included won't cover the opposite face on his back. I don't want something looking front and back at me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
user Posted January 17, 2009 It's more expensive than the claw digger, but it's apparently much smaller. This is a pretty good set, I do like the design and detail. The price isn't terrible but it's too high for me to consider getting this anytime in the near future. Great review. Did you look at piece count it has like 290 pieces or something that is alot of pieces for the price! But great review this set looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skelliesgang Posted January 17, 2009 The exposed double sided head bothers me as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandziarat Posted January 19, 2009 Need! Need! Need! I'm trying to collect all the Power Miners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ak-47 Posted January 19, 2009 Ah, a great review of the single Power miners set I want. It looks like a great set, and, while those dynamite flick-fire missiles are a little weird, this is just a fantastically designed set! ~Ak-47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
