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LEGO Underground Mining Station (8709-1)

The Underground Mining Station (8709-1) is a LEGO Power Miners set that was released in July 2009 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 5 months 7 days.

This LEGO set has 636 pieces and had a RRP of $79.99 (£51.85 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 651.6% and now has a value of $601.21 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $389.71 2
Feb 22 $409.02 1
Mar 22 $424.82 0
Apr 22 $440.62 1
May 22 $438.86 0
Jun 22 $437.11 0
Jul 22 $435.35 0
Aug 22 $433.60 0
Sep 22 $431.84 0
Oct 22 $430.08 0
Nov 22 $433.60 1
Dec 22 $424.82 1
Jan 23 $410.77 0
Feb 23 $396.73 0
Mar 23 $382.69 0
Apr 23 $372.15 1
May 23 $382.69 0
Jun 23 $393.22 0
Jul 23 $403.75 0
Aug 23 $414.29 0
Sep 23 $424.82 0
Oct 23 $435.35 0
Nov 23 $445.88 0
Dec 23 $456.42 0
Jan 24 $466.95 1
Feb 24 $486.26 0
Mar 24 $505.57 0
Apr 24 $524.88 0
May 24 $544.19 0
Jun 24 $563.50 0
Jul 24 $582.81 0
Aug 24 $602.12 0
Sep 24 $621.43 0
Oct 24 $640.74 0
Nov 24 $661.80 1
Dec 24 $691.65 0
Jan 25 $719.73 1
Feb 25 $730.27 0
Mar 25 $740.80 0
Apr 25 $753.09 1
May 25 $760.11 0
Jun 25 $767.13 0
Jul 25 $774.15 0
Aug 25 $781.17 0
Sep 25 $788.20 0
Oct 25 $795.22 0
Nov 25 $796.97 1

Minifigures

This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $36.44. 1 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 12 sales of the Underground Mining Station set since Jan 22. 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 Underground Mining Station is $601.21

The 4 minifigures in this set make up 6% of the total set value.

The Geolix with 2 Crystals on Back (Rock Monster) minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 4% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Underground Mining Station

Theme: Power Miners

Set number: 8709-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 16 years, 4 months

Pieces: 636

Minifigures: 4

Released:
US Flag Jul 24, 2009
UK Flag Aug 3, 2009
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2009
UK Flag Dec 31, 2009
CA Flag Dec 31, 2009
EU Flag Dec 31, 2009

Shelf life: 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $79.99
GB Flag £51.85
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.126c
GB Flag 0.082p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $601.21

Increase from RRP: 651.6%

Yearly ROI: 39.9%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Geolix with 2 Crystals on Back (Rock Monster)
Least expensive:
Power Miner - Beard Stubble Guy
% of set value:
6%

Set colors

The Underground Mining Station has 636 pieces and is ranked 1786 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Tile 1 x 2 with Groove

Stats

Faded medal
1786th biggest LEGO set ever made
Bronze medal
3rd biggest LEGO Power Miners set
Faded medal
347th most valuable LEGO set
Gold medal
1st most valuable LEGO Power Miners set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Underground Mining Station (8709-1) worth?

The LEGO Underground Mining Station is currently worth $601.21 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $79.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Underground Mining Station?

The LEGO Underground Mining Station (8709-1) contains 636 pieces, making it the 1786th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Underground Mining Station retired?

Yes, the LEGO Underground Mining Station 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 Underground Mining Station?

The LEGO Underground Mining Station contains 4 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Geolix with 2 Crystals on Back (Rock Monster), Power Miner - Rex, Power Miner - Orange Scar, Helmet, Power Miner - Beard Stubble Guy.

When was the LEGO Underground Mining Station released?

The LEGO Underground Mining Station (8709-1) was released in July 2009 as part of the Power Miners theme.

Is the LEGO Underground Mining Station a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Underground Mining Station has increased in value by 651.6% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 39.9%.

Price data last updated: Nov 25

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