LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1)
The Thunder Driller (8960-1) is a LEGO Power Miners set that was released in December 2008 and retired in July 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year and 6 months 7 days.
This LEGO set has 236 pieces and had a RRP of $29.99 (£21.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 542.7% and now has a value of $192.76 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | $178.72 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $178.72 | 0 |
| May 22 | $178.72 | 1 |
| Jun 22 | $190.99 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | $203.25 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $217.27 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | $201.50 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $187.48 | 3 |
| Nov 22 | $236.54 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $285.61 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | $243.55 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $201.50 | 0 |
| Mar 23 | $161.20 | 1 |
| Apr 23 | $164.71 | 0 |
| May 23 | $168.21 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $171.71 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $175.22 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | $180.47 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $185.73 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $189.24 | 1 |
| Nov 23 | $190.99 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | $201.50 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $212.01 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $220.77 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | $215.52 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $210.26 | 0 |
| May 24 | $205.01 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $199.75 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $194.49 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $185.73 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | $264.58 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $289.11 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $311.89 | 2 |
| Dec 24 | $182.23 | 1 |
| Jan 25 | $201.50 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $220.77 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $240.05 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $257.57 | 1 |
| May 25 | $201.50 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | $217.27 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $233.04 | 2 |
| Aug 25 | $282.10 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $329.41 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | $255.82 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $182.23 | 2 |
| Dec 25 | $327.66 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $28.35. 2 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 25 sales of the Thunder Driller set since Mar 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 Thunder Driller is $192.76
The 3 minifigures in this set make up 15% of the total set value.
The Rock Monster - Firox (Trans-Orange) minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 9% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Thunder Driller
Theme: Power Miners
Set number: 8960-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 15 years, 9 months
Pieces: 236
Minifigures: 3
Dec 28, 2008
Dec 28, 2008
Jul 4, 2010
Jul 5, 2010
Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months
$29.99
£21.99
-€
0.127c
0.093p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $192.76
Increase from RRP: 542.7%
Yearly ROI: 34.5%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Thunder Driller has 236 pieces and is ranked 4687 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 Plate, Round 1 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) worth?
The LEGO Thunder Driller is currently worth $192.76 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $29.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Thunder Driller?
The LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) contains 236 pieces, making it the 4687th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Thunder Driller retired?
Yes, the LEGO Thunder Driller has been retired. It was retired in July 2010 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 Thunder Driller?
The LEGO Thunder Driller contains 3 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Rock Monster - Firox (Trans-Orange), Power Miner - Doc, Power Miner - Duke, Bare Arms.
When was the LEGO Thunder Driller released?
The LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) was released in December 2008 as part of the Power Miners theme.
Is the LEGO Thunder Driller a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Thunder Driller has increased in value by 542.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 34.5%.
Price data last updated: Dec 25
