Set Facts
- The set includes the minifigures Duke, an Engineer, and the Tremorox rock monster.
- The Cave Crusher features spinning front dual blades, a flamethrower, a removable drill platform, and a blade launcher.
- The set comes with accessories like dynamite, a pickaxe, a shovel, a harpoon, and three red crystals.
- Cave Crusher was designed by LEGO designer Mark Stafford.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Cave Crusher Reviews
Brickset
Six-Wheeled Animal — “For overall design, the vehicle is very well made. The wheels give the machine some grip and width, the sawblades look cool and the launchable blade works very well. Tremorox is a great monster, and it's great to see LEGO finally selling RED Crystals.”
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BrickEconomy Expert Review
“This LEGO set stands out for its significant size and functional features, including three minifigures—highlighted by the exclusive Tremorox figure—and an array of accessories like a pickaxe, shovel, dynamite, and pneumatic drill. Its design incorporates engaging elements such as spinning saws, a saw launcher, and a detachable station, enhancing both its display and play value.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
11 mos (this set 3 mos)
Annual growth
+8.20% (this set +8.66%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Cave Crusher currently ranks #15 out of the top most owned sets in Power Miners.
About Power Miners
Power Miners was a LEGO theme released in 2009 and was the successor to Rock Raiders and was generally set in underground caverns. Two generations of the theme were released, in the first generation, Power Miners are deep in the crust of the Earth where they fight the Rock Monsters. In the second generation, Power Miners have drilled into the volcanic recesses of the Earth's core where team faces the Lava Monsters. The theme was discontinued in 2010.
Summary
Power Miners Cave Crusher set 8708 was released on October 4, 2009, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $383, used ones can be found for $109.
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Battle beneath the earth!
The Power Miners can grind through granite with the Cave Crusher's spinning front blades, flamethrower, and drill station. When rock monsters attack, the Cave Crusher's saw blades can be launched at the enemy. Includes two Power Miners and rock monster Tremorox.
Includes 1 red rock-throwing monster and 2 minifigures: 1 engineer and 1 Power Miner!
Accessories include 1 stick of dynamite, pickaxe, shovel, harpoon and 3 red crystals!
Move the Cave Crusher and front dual blades spin!
Shoot blades with the launcher!
Features a removable drill platform!
Cave Crusher measures 12 inches (30.5cm) long!
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