LEGO 4970 The Chrome Crusher is a Rock Raiders set from 1999 valued at $303 for new and sealed sets, up 911% from an original retail price of $29.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.35% since release. Used copies are valued between $76 and $101 depending on condition.
LEGO 4970 The Chrome Crusher is a Rock Raiders set released in 1999, containing 168 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a drilling vehicle with a front-mounted drill, a rotating top laser with buttons that activate a light-and-sound brick, and a cargo compartment for hauling boulders. One boulder contains a trans-neon yellow Power Crystal element. The set includes the named minifigure Axle, a wrench, and multiple light elements, and early copies were packaged with a Rock Raiders comic.
A new and sealed The Chrome Crusher is currently valued at around $303, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other Rock Raiders sets. The average used price is $84 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $324 within the next year.