Claw Digger

Name: LEGO Claw Digger 8959
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8959
Rating: 4.61 (121 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2008197 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

121

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

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LOVED (8)

01Good color scheme (lime green and orange)
02Detailed engine section on back
03Textured wheels for rough terrain mobility

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Hinged bucket design causes materials to spill during play
02Bucket at an angle makes efficient loading difficult
03Requires manual hand intervention to push materials into bucket

+5 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

kids

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designclawdetailwheelsrockmonsterbucketexcellentenginewheelusingappearanceplayabilitydetailedradarscreendrageasilyduringplaywouldgoodniceorangeholescolorschemeback

What reviewers are saying

"To power this fierce machine is one of the best greebled engines I've ever seen in an official set."

EuroBricks

"My favorite thing about this set, though, is that engine detail on the back. I think that's nicely done for a a simple build."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Crystal Sweeper — Can be combined with the Claw Digger to create an alternate model, demonstrating the versatility and compatibility of Power Miners sets.

Granite Grinder, Thunder Driller, Stone Chopper, Crystal Sweeper (other Power Miners vehicles) — All are power tool personifications; Claw Digger is unique in including a minifig-scale tool matching its function (pickaxe), unlike the others.

Power MinersInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

EuroBricks

Expert Video Source · avg of 2

BUY

"To power this fierce machine is one of the best greebled engines I've ever seen in an official set."

Key Pros

✓Excellent greebled engine design with creative wheel hubs
✓Solid and sturdy construction using studded technic beams and interlocking pins
✓Simple, fun bulldozer design perfect for playing

Key Cons

✕Claws initially drag on the floor during play (though easily corrected by adjusting headlights)
✕Floodlights are positioned such that they would obstruct rear visibility if the set were realistic

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BUY

"My favorite thing about this set, though, is that engine detail on the back. I think that's nicely done for a a simple build."

Key Pros

✓Good color scheme (lime green and orange)
✓Detailed engine section on back
✓Textured wheels for rough terrain mobility

Key Cons

✕Hinged bucket design causes materials to spill during play
✕Bucket at an angle makes efficient loading difficult

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Rock Monster - Sulfurix (Trans-Neon Green)

Power Miner - Rex

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Roll cage piece
New element used in the set, also features in the Crystal Sweeper alternate model build
5.5 stud w stop bushing rods (wheel axles)
Ensures smooth rolling of wheels
Wheel hubs with dishes on top
Clever design element praised for aesthetic appeal
Greebled engine components
Described as one of the best greebled engines in an official LEGO set, with creative detailing
Lime-green parts
Described as great and rare; a major draw of the set and valuable for collectors seeking this color
Orange functional elements
Cleverly used as tools within the digger mechanism