How many minifigures come with the Crystal Sweeper?

The set includes 4 minifigures and 476 pieces.

Which theme does it belong to?

It belongs to Power Miners and was released in 2009.

How many different parts are there?

There are 136 different parts, which means plenty of special shapes.

Power Miners

LEGO® Crystal Sweeper

The Crystal Sweeper is a Power Miners set from 2009. It has 476 pieces and 4 minifigures, and its lime green stands out against black and grey.

Set number: 8961
Year: 2009
Pieces: 476
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Power Miners
Different parts: 151

What can I build with it?

Parts list 151

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (10)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Power Miner, Duke, Goggles fig-0066405 pieces × 1
Glaciator, Trans-Dark Blue fig-0066422 pieces × 1
Meltrox, Trans-Red fig-0066442 pieces × 1
Brains, Blue, with Goggles fig-0066505 pieces × 1

Description

Mining with a fantasy twist

Power Miners tells of miners searching deep caves for glowing crystals. The Crystal Sweeper is a vehicle from that world, combing the underground and collecting finds. The set therefore suits children who like inventing stories, since with four minifigures the crew is big enough for adventures, rescue missions and squabbles over the most valuable discoveries. The vehicle itself takes centre stage, while the figures bring equipment and personality. Even the tidying up after play becomes part of the story.

Lime in a dark setting

The main colours are lime, black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey. The green comes from the theme and stands for the glowing crystals. Against the dark greys it shows up especially well, so the model catches the eye on a shelf at once. If you collect several Power Miners sets you get a consistent colour world that differs clearly from classic construction and city themes. The interplay of colours gives the models an atmosphere of their own, reminiscent of underground caves full of gems.

A lot of variety in 476 pieces

136 different parts out of 476 in total is a high figure. There are plenty of special shapes for machine parts, grabbers and panels, rather than just repeating standard bricks. The build is therefore varied and keeps offering new steps. If you are looking for one particular part, the list further down tells you its colour and quantity. That makes building more demanding than with a bucket, though it stays quite manageable for children with a little experience.

Play, display, reuse

The Sweeper is made for play, but it also works as a collector's piece from a theme that has since finished. If you later need the bricks for something else, “What can I build?” helps you find models your stock could make. That way the set stays useful long after the first build. With a theme that collectors care about, it is worth knowing the exact parts inventory. The four figures can also be shared among several models if you add more sets from the theme later.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with the Crystal Sweeper?: The set includes 4 minifigures and 476 pieces.
Which theme does it belong to?: It belongs to Power Miners and was released in 2009.
How many different parts are there?: There are 136 different parts, which means plenty of special shapes.

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