How many pieces does the LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) have?

The LEGO Thunder Driller set (8960-1) contains 236 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the LEGO Power Miners theme.

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What theme is the LEGO Thunder Driller from?

The LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) belongs to the LEGO Power Miners theme. You can browse all Power Miners sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Thunder Driller

8960-1 Power Miners 2009 236 parts 6.5% repair risk Easy

The LEGO Power Miners Thunder Driller 8960-1 features the essential mining vehicle equipped for deep subterranean expeditions. This rugged driller boasts a massive double-geared, auto-rotating planetary drill designed to bore through solid rock formations and access hidden rock monster hives. Its magma-core engine keeps the powerful dual-direction drill constantly spinning, supported by huge spiked wheels for treacherous terrain. A unique play feature allows the motor shield to open, revealing the intricate gearing system and chambers for storing excavated crystals. The set comes with two dedicated miners and a troublesome rock monster, ready for subterranean encounters. This impressive 20cm long vehicle also combines with the #8958 Granite Grinder to form the even larger Aero Shredder, expanding play possibilities.

Parts Inventory

🧱 236 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Bluish Gray	4×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Lime	3×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Brick 2 x 6 2456	White	1×	€0,29 View at LEGO → View
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540	Orange	1×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Trans-Clear	2×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	2×	Check price → View
Lever Small Base with Black Lever 298c02	White	2×	€0,19 View at LEGO → View
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Lime	6×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Lime	3×	€0,25 View at LEGO → View
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Lime	6×	€0,16 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Bluish Gray	1×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	8×	€0,08 View at LEGO → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Thunder Driller if a piece goes missing?

6.5%Moderate repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

6 of the 93 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

4.9%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 · Orange · only this setSlope Curved 8 x 8 x 2 Inverted Double · Lime · only this setSticker Sheet for Set 8960-1 · Unknown · only this set

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