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Thunder Driller

Thunder Driller

8960-1·LEGO·2009·3 minifigs·94 parts

Used Avg
$60.79
New Avg
$202.65
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About Thunder Driller

Thunder Driller (8960-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 2009, currently averaging $60.79 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $11.96. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 94 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 20% of this set's value ($11.96 out of $60.79). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $202.65 vs $60.79 used — a 233% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2009). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Thunder Driller (3)

Rock Monster - Firox (Trans-Orange)
Rock Monster - Firox (Trans-Orange)
pm002$8.00
Power Miner - Duke, Bare Arms, Goggles
Power Miner - Duke, Bare Arms, Goggles
pm018$1.82
Power Miner - Doc
Power Miner - Doc
pm033$2.15

Parts (94)

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×3
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
×2
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
×3
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×3
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Chain 21 Links (16-17L)
Chain 21 Links (16-17L)
Minifigure, Visor Goggles
Minifigure, Visor Goggles
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pins
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pins
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×7
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Technic, Pin 3/4
Technic, Pin 3/4
×9
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Axle  5L
Technic, Axle 5L
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
×2
Technic, Pin 3L without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L without Friction Ridges
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×3
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth Crown - Reinforced
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth Crown - Reinforced
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×7
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
×3
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Technic Bush
Technic Bush
×3
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
×4
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Extended Handle
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Extended Handle
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
×3
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×13
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×9
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×2
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
×4
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
×2
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
×4
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
×5
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
×2
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
×4
Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Curved
Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Curved
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×2
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
×4
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×3
Tap 1 x 1 (Undetermined Type)
Tap 1 x 1 (Undetermined Type)
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
×2
Bar   1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Undetermined Type)
Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Undetermined Type)
Vehicle, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 2/3 with Arch Round
Vehicle, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 2/3 with Arch Round
×2
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
×2
Slope, Curved 8 x 8 x 2 Inverted Double
Slope, Curved 8 x 8 x 2 Inverted Double
×2
Slope, Curved 8 x 8 x 2 Double
Slope, Curved 8 x 8 x 2 Double
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
×3
Technic, Axle  8L with Stop
Technic, Axle 8L with Stop
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top
Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top
×2
Technic, Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles
Technic, Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles
×2
Bar 7 x 3 with 2 U Clips (Ladder)
Bar 7 x 3 with 2 U Clips (Ladder)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 2 U Clips (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 2 U Clips (Horizontal Grip)
Technic, Axle  9L
Technic, Axle 9L
Technic, Panel Car Mudguard Right
Technic, Panel Car Mudguard Right
Technic, Panel Car Mudguard Left
Technic, Panel Car Mudguard Left
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille
Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille
×2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Top Opening
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Top Opening
Bar 1 x 4 x 3 Grille with End Protrusions
Bar 1 x 4 x 3 Grille with End Protrusions
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats
×4
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats and Flanges
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats and Flanges
×4
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats and Flanges
Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats and Flanges
Cone Spiral Jagged - Step Drill
Cone Spiral Jagged - Step Drill
Minifigure, Utensil Dynamite Sticks Bundle
Minifigure, Utensil Dynamite Sticks Bundle
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Technic, Axle  2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
×2
Technic, Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1 2/3
Technic, Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1 2/3
Technic, Axle  3L with Stud
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
×2
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
Sticker Sheet for Set 8960 - (84682/4542503)
Sticker Sheet for Set 8960 - (84682/4542503)

Common questions about Thunder Driller

How much is LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) worth?

Thunder Driller sells for an average of $60.79 used and $202.65 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 8960-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Rock Monster - Firox (Trans-Orange) ($8.00), Power Miner - Duke, Bare Arms, Goggles ($1.82), Power Miner - Doc ($2.15). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $11.96. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Thunder Driller?

The minifigures make up about 20% of the set value ($11.96 out of $60.79). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) retired?

Yes, Thunder Driller was released in 2009 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Thunder Driller set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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