Set Facts
- The Rock Wrecker features a working net launcher and a dynamite launcher as part of its play functions.
- The cockpit includes detailed interior elements, such as a coffee maker with a mug.
- The set includes Rex and the yellow rock-throwing monster Geolix as minifigures.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Rock Wrecker Reviews
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“The minifigures, especially Geolix, are a highlight, although there's a missed opportunity for greater variety in facial expressions and an extra minifigure could enhance the value. We get the large Geolix rock monster and an average miner.”
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“The LEGO set featuring Geolix excels in its dynamic play features, such as a functional net launcher and a rock-throwing mechanism, although the net launcher may experience occasional entanglements.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
11 mos (this set 19 mos)
Annual growth
+8.20% (this set +10.35%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Rock Wrecker currently ranks #10 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 Rock Wrecker set 8963 was released on May 30, 2009, retailing for $35, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $313, while used sets sell around $84.
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Get ready to wreck!
With its multiple spinning saw-blades to cut through any obstacle in its way, the Rock Wrecker is almost unstoppable – but it’s never encountered the giant yellow rock-throwing monster! Can the Power Miners capture him with their working net launcher before he uses his lever-action arm to wreck the Rock Wrecker? Saws really spin when vehicle rolls!
Features 1 yellow rock-throwing monster and 1 scientist minifigure!
Accessories include pickaxe, shovel and 3 yellow crystals!
8 blades spin when the Rock Wrecker moves and the huge back wheel helps steer it!
Net shooter with net and dynamite launcher!
Cockpit opens to reveal interior details and coffee maker!
Yellow rock throwing monster measures 2½ inches (6.4cm) tall!
Rock Wrecker measures 7 inches (17.8cm) long by 4 inches (10.2cm) wide by 4 inches (10.2cm) tall!
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