How many pieces are in the Demolition Driller?

Demolition Driller contains 40 pieces.

When was the Demolition Driller released?

Demolition Driller was released in 2015.

🏛 Construction

Set #30312

Demolition Driller

The Demolition Driller is a neat little construction vehicle polybag.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Young LEGO fans and construction vehicle enthusiasts
Build: 40 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the Demolition Driller for its compact design and playability, making it a fun addition to LEGO City collections. Some find the build too simple, but overall it's considered a good value for a polybag set.

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📝 Our Take

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The Demolition Driller is a neat little construction vehicle polybag. It packs a surprising amount of detail and playability into a small package, making it an excellent impulse buy or a fun addition to any LEGO City layout.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and construction vehicle enthusiasts. The build is quick and straightforward, and the resulting model is sturdy enough for active play. It’s also a great parts pack for budding MOC builders.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build. This is a simple polybag set designed for quick enjoyment. Consider larger LEGO City construction sets for a more involved building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and quick build
Incorporates functional wheels and a drilling mechanism
Compact and sturdy design for play
Uses some interesting connection techniques for its size

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Demolition Driller is a retired polybag set, which typically sees a modest increase in value over time, especially if kept sealed. Its low piece count and single minifigure limit its long-term investment potential compared to larger, more exclusive sets. However, its affordability and appeal to LEGO City collectors make it a decent option for those looking for a small, low-risk investment. The Construction theme generally holds steady value due to its broad appeal.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City polybags, the Demolition Driller offers a unique construction vehicle design. While sets like the 'Police Car' or 'Fire Helicopter' might offer similar play patterns, the driller provides a different type of vehicle for expanding a LEGO City collection. It's a good choice for those seeking variety within a limited budget.

1 Minifigure Included

Construction Worker, Safety Jacket over Hoodie with Belt, Orange Legs, Red Hard Hat

4 parts

The set includes a construction worker minifigure with a safety jacket over a hoodie, orange legs, and a red hard hat. It's a standard City minifigure, widely available across multiple sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 40
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 21 unique parts, 36 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Yellow

Cone 1 x 1 Invert...

Part #: 11610 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 30387 1× Yellow

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301b 1× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 2× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4595 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 48729b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 4× Yellow

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 60212 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tool Chainsaw Blade

Part #: 6117 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 6157 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1 x 4 x 2

Part #: 6187 1× Black

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 87697 4× Black

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 1× Light Bluish Gray

This set offers a good selection of small parts in yellow, black, and dark bluish gray, useful for adding details to LEGO City creations. The wheels and tires are particularly valuable for building small vehicles.

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💎 Notable Parts

Yellow Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin (4x) $0.40

Black Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band (4x) $0.60

Dark Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (3x) $0.45

Yellow Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth (2x) $0.30

Dark Bluish Gray Tool Chainsaw Blade (1x) $0.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.25

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Mini excavator or other construction vehicles

🤖 Small mining robot or exploration drone

🏙 Adding details to a LEGO City construction site

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 11 videos

3.2 /5

Mixed

9% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers give the Demolition Driller polybag a steady 3.2/5 rating, viewing it as a neat, budget-friendly companion piece for the City Demolition line. AustrianBrickFan and other builders praise the compact build for packing solid articulation and play value into a small package.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 11 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.2 /5

Mixed

9% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

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BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviewers like AustrianBrickFan highlight the multi-joint movable boom arm and rear tool clips as standout functional details. The included construction worker minifigure and versatile drill positioning make it an ideal support vehicle alongside larger demolition sets.