LEGO Cave Crusher (8708-1)
The Cave Crusher (8708-1) is a LEGO Power Miners set that was released in August 2009 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 4 months 28 days.
This LEGO set has 260 pieces and had a RRP of $49.99 (£34.25 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.19c (0.13p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 375.5% and now has a value of $237.70 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | $349.81 | 1 |
| May 23 | $340.93 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $332.05 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $323.18 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $314.30 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $305.42 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $296.54 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $287.66 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $278.78 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $269.90 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $261.03 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $252.15 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $241.49 | 1 |
| May 24 | $239.72 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $237.94 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $236.17 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $234.39 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $232.62 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $230.84 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $229.06 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $227.29 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $227.29 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $223.74 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $220.19 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $218.41 | 1 |
| May 25 | $229.06 | 4 |
| Jun 25 | $340.93 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $451.03 | 2 |
| Aug 25 | $426.17 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $401.31 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $376.45 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $351.59 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $323.18 | 2 |
| Jan 26 | $303.64 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $54.30. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 13 sales of the Cave Crusher set since Apr 23. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
Value breakdown
The current value of Cave Crusher is $237.70
The 3 minifigures in this set make up 23% of the total set value.
The Tremorox (Rock Monster) minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 20% of the set value .
My collection
Set details
Name: Cave Crusher
Theme: Power Miners
Set number: 8708-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 16 years, 4 months
Pieces: 260
Minifigures: 3
Oct 4, 2009
Aug 3, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Shelf life: 5 months
$49.99
£34.25
-€
0.192c
0.132p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $237.70
Increase from RRP: 375.5%
Yearly ROI: 23.0%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Cave Crusher has 260 pieces and is ranked 4316 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Lime
The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Cave Crusher (8708-1) worth?
The LEGO Cave Crusher is currently worth $237.70 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $49.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Cave Crusher?
The LEGO Cave Crusher (8708-1) contains 260 pieces, making it the 4316th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Cave Crusher retired?
Yes, the LEGO Cave Crusher has been retired. It was retired in December 2009 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
How many minifigures are in the LEGO Cave Crusher?
The LEGO Cave Crusher contains 3 minifigures. The minifigures include: Tremorox (Rock Monster), Power Miner - Duke, Bare Arms, Power Miner - Engineer, Goggles.
When was the LEGO Cave Crusher released?
The LEGO Cave Crusher (8708-1) was released in August 2009 as part of the Power Miners theme.
Is the LEGO Cave Crusher a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Cave Crusher has increased in value by 375.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 23.0%.
Price data last updated: Jan 26
