LEGO Thunder Driller 8960-1
LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) is worth about $397 on the secondary market today, against a $45 retail price. It has 235 pieces, belongs to the Power Miners theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8960-1
- Theme
- Power Miners
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 235
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $45
- Market value
- $397
- Used value
- $50
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Thunder Driller
Thunder Driller value by year
From $134 in 2016 to $291 in 2026 so far: +118%. Its highest year was 2026, at $291.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $291 | +26.3% |
| 2025 | $230 | +20.2% |
| 2024 | $192 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $184 | +28.1% |
| 2022 | $144 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | $133 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | $120 | −10.4% |
| 2019 | $133 | −9.9% |
| 2018 | $148 | +32.1% |
| 2017 | $112 | −16.2% |
| 2016 | $134 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $24 together, roughly 6% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Thunder Driller (8960-1) worth?
LEGO Thunder Driller is worth approximately $397 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Thunder Driller retired?
Yes — Thunder Driller (8960-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Thunder Driller gone up in value?
Yes. Thunder Driller launched at $45 and now trades around $397, an increase of 781.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Thunder Driller?
At its $45 retail price across 235 pieces, Thunder Driller works out to about $0.191 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Thunder Driller a good investment?
Thunder Driller currently trades 781.5% above its $45 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Thunder Driller so expensive?
Thunder Driller was released in 2008 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.