How many pieces are in the Rock Wrecker?

Rock Wrecker contains 225 pieces.

When was the Rock Wrecker released?

Rock Wrecker was released in 2009.

🏛 Power Miners

Set #8963

Rock Wrecker

The Rock Wrecker is a standout vehicle from the Power Miners theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for kids and adult fans of the Power Miners theme.
Build: 225 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $35.00 list price · 15.6¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

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

Fans appreciate the Rock Wrecker's unique drilling mechanism and striking color scheme. Some find the price a bit high for the piece count, but overall it's considered a fun and engaging build.

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📝 Our Take

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The Rock Wrecker is a standout vehicle from the Power Miners theme. With its unique drilling mechanism and striking lime green color scheme, this set captures the adventurous spirit of underground exploration.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy unique vehicle designs and play features. The Rock Wrecker offers a satisfying building experience with a focus on functionality, making it an excellent addition to any LEGO collection.

Skip this if you prefer more realistic vehicle designs. If you're looking for something with more conventional styling, consider some of the LEGO City mining sets.

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🧱 Building Experience

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225

Pieces

⏱

2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Unique drilling mechanism
Sturdy construction for play
Use of Technic elements for functionality
Bright color scheme

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Rock Wrecker, being a retired set from the Power Miners theme, has potential as an investment. Its increasing price trend suggests a growing demand among collectors. The set's unique design and play features, combined with the popularity of the Power Miners theme, could drive its value up over time. However, its relatively low piece count compared to its current price might limit its appreciation potential.

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Compared to other Power Miners sets, the Rock Wrecker offers a balance of playability and display value. While sets like the Crystal King offer a larger build, the Rock Wrecker's unique mechanism and color scheme make it stand out. For those seeking a more compact and functional mining vehicle, this set is an excellent choice.

2 Minifigures Included

Rex, Blue, with Goggles

5 parts

Geolix with 3 Crystals (Big Fig)

6 parts

B+

The set includes a Geolix bigfig with 3 crystals, a unique and collectible element. Rex, with his blue uniform and goggles, adds to the mining crew.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 225
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 82 unique parts, 214 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The piece count includes the 11 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.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Lime

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 3× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 8× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 3007 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× Lime

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 2× Trans-Neon Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Lime

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Trans-Clear

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Lime

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Black

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Cylinder 3 x 6 x ...

Part #: 30360 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...

Part #: 30391 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Lime

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32015 2× White

Part #: 32187 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32271 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 6× Lime

Technic Brick 6 x...

Part #: 32532 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556 10× Tan

Plate 6 x 14

Part #: 3456 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Lime

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 1× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 2× Tan

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× White

Equipment Shovel ...

Part #: 3837 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tool Pickaxe

Part #: 3841 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Cup / M...

Part #: 3899 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 3956 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Propeller 8 Blade...

Part #: 41530 4× Orange

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 5× Blue

Engine, Large

Part #: 43121 1× Light Bluish Gray

Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Ho...

Part #: 4345b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...

Part #: 4346 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 4× Black

Tap 1 x 1 without...

Part #: 4599b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 48989 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 4× Lime

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 52031 1× Lime

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Orange

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Lime

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Clear

Wheel 18 x 14 wit...

Part #: 55981 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60476 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 60484 2× Black

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 61068 2× Lime

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 61184 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Circular ...

Part #: 61403 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 10× Lime

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Lime

Windscreen 5 x 8 x 2

Part #: 62576 1× Trans-Brown

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 64712 2× Black

Equipment Dynamit...

Part #: 64728 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 3× Blue

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 1× Black

Net 10 x 10 Square

Part #: 71155 1× Black

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 84757 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The Rock Wrecker features a significant amount of Lime green elements, a desirable color for MOC builders looking to create vibrant and eye-catching designs. The inclusion of various Technic beams and pins also makes it a useful set for adding functionality to custom builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Lime Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate (10x) $1.50

Tan Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges (10x) $0.80

Lime Brick 2 x 4 (9x) $1.35

Orange Propeller 8 Blade 5 Diameter (4x) $2.00

Light Bluish Gray Technic Circular Saw Blade 9 x 9 with Pin Hole (4x) $3.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$8.65

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Mobile drilling platform

🤖 Mining mech suit

🏙 Underground mining base expansion

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO Power Miners Rock Wrecker (8963) reviews are generally neutral. Reviewers like just2good focus on the set's features, such as the Geolix rock monster. Bouwer Bricks uses the set as part of a larger Power Miners-themed build.

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Bouwer Bricks • 673.8K views Review

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just2good • 140.4K views Review

Lego power miners 8963 rock wrecker review

PRreviews • 5.8K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

just2good's review highlights the Rock Wrecker as a 2009 Power Miners set featuring Geolix. PRreviews apologizes for a delayed review and missing stickers, suggesting some challenges in the reviewing process.