8956-1: Stone Chopper

Send rocks and rock monsters flying!

When the Power Miners are in a jam, they send out the Stone Chopper! This tough excavation cycle packs some serious speed and mining power, thanks to its twin rock-cutting saws that automatically spin as it rolls. Features saw bike with fierce spinning saw blade wheels! Includes miner and rock monster! Combine with #8957 Mine Mech to build the Cave Cutter!

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Instructions and parts list

Instructions for this set can be downloaded from LEGO.com:

Filename File size Format Notes/Region
4549553.pdf 1865Kb

Instructions for this set may also be available at Peeron.

A parts list for this set may be available at BrickLink and/or Peeron.

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It's Great!

Posted by Drew1200 in United States on 25 January 2010

This is one of my faovirte sets! For the six dollars (US) it cost I've probally played with it for 30+ hours, almost staight once! I love the Rockmonster, Meltrox, and have played with him alone for hours!


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This set chops stones...Well, we all probably realized that!

Posted by LEGOwikiguy in United States on 21 January 2010

This set gets a nice 4.5/5, nice, small, and good figures. An average Power Miners, it is also the first in the series. Good if:

1. You are new to LEGO, and want a Power Miners set
2. You have hardly any money and want a set for cheap that's worth buying
3. You like sets that roll on the floor for races (Like myself)

Pros:
1. Portable, easy to be moved
2. Very sturdy
3. Rock Monster is Meltrox, a really good one! He is red (Who doesn't like a red monster that eats rare crystal pieces?)

Cons:
1. When rolled on hardwood floor, it makes a loud sound that will drive someone NUTS! NUTS I SAY!

Parents: This is a good set for younger children. They may need help with connecting small parts and putting the tire onto the wheel (Don't think the second will really be required, but is possible).

I recommend this set to any Power Miners fan, especially a LEGO fan who is not sure on whether to start a Power Miners collection or not.

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Good for a small set.

Posted by TransformR in United States on 09 January 2010

Overall, a good idea.
A few simple modifications make it even better.

Now on to the review
Pros:
Saws and wheels turn well.
Minor turning capability.
Dual sided head.
Cons:
Small crystal is just decoration.
Needs dynamite.

In my opinion, this is a great, small set

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Great Set But Better As A Back Scratcher!

Posted by Commander Coca-Cola in Ireland on 24 December 2009

Well, I Really Like Lego's Idea Of Small Sets For Smaller Prices! I Got It For 3.99
Superb Value! And On To Pros And Cons!

Pros:
Very Cheap!
Cool Engine
Double-Sided Face
Meltrox (The Rock Monster)
Saw Blades
"Rigid" Stickers

Cons:
No Dynamite

Beside That One Con It's Well Worth It!


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Fastest of them all!

Posted by Spencer4 in United States on 22 December 2009

This is the stone chopper, a very fast power miners' bike! I'll start off with the pros and cons.

PROS
easy, fast build
scratchy stickers
meltrox figure
two crystals
sharp blades
not too much $$$

CONS
a bit too easy
needs more parts


You can roll this thing on carpet if you loosen its wheels, and that is the very best thing about it!


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