Titanium Command Rig

Name: LEGO Titanium Command Rig 8964
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8964
Rating: 4.73 (72 reviews)

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LOVED (8)

01Impressive array of action features and play functions
02Innovative transformation mechanism from mobile base to vertical drilling rig
03Smart engineering with planetary gears and cheater wheels

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Build quality not as good as modern LEGO sets
02Some elements feel flimsy (crane assembly, control cab hinges)
03Net launcher is inconsistent and difficult to use

+5 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~1-2 hours

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

kids

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

rockplaytransformationmonstersfeaturesfunctionsmechanismcranemonsterdrillgoodcontrolplayabilitytechnicimpressiveinnovativedrillinglargedetailsuniquesmoothelementslauncherinconsistentsturdyexcellentintegratedmoving

What reviewers are saying

"And there were no Power Miner sets that had more pieces than this."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"This set actually happened to be an impulse purchase. With a partially used Target gift card in hand, I was just about ready to give up on finding a decent set to purchase. Suddenly a small red sticker caught my eye. The…"

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Ecosystem

Rock Raiders minifigures — The reviewer compares Power Miners minifigures to Rock Raiders minifigures, concluding: "I don't think it would be sufficient to say that one theme is superior or inferior to the other. While the Rock Raiders minifigures had more differentiation and seemed to embody more of a generic miner minifigure, the Power Miners minifigures have a universal uniform design with small differences to indicate rank and positions. In my opinion, both themes' minifigures are great in their own respects." For rock monsters, the reviewer favors Power Miners: "As for the rock monsters, my vote would go to the Power Miners line. The different colors and 'species' makes them collectible."

Stone Chopper — The reviewer notes the rear of the Titanium Command Rig could be modified to accommodate the Stone Chopper or serve as storage, indicating complementary compatibility within the theme.

Power Miners rock monster (original/predecessor) — The new blue rock monster is larger but the reviewer prefers the older version: 'I like the old one better. It's much sturdier and less cartoonish.'

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"And there were no Power Miner sets that had more pieces than this."

Key Pros

✓Impressive array of action features and play functions
✓Innovative transformation mechanism from mobile base to vertical drilling rig
✓Smart engineering with planetary gears and cheater wheels

Key Cons

✕Build quality not as good as modern LEGO sets
✕Some elements feel flimsy (crane assembly, control cab hinges)

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Key Pros

✓Excellent playability with many integrated features
✓Innovative vehicle-to-base transformation mechanism
✓Impressive rotating drill that operates smoothly when moving forward

Key Cons

✕Rather hefty price tag ($99.99 USD) for 706 pieces
✕Drill mechanism snags when moving in reverse

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Tremorox (Rock Monster)

Power Miner - Doc, Visor

Rock Monster - Glaciator (Trans-Dark Blue)

Power Miner - Duke, Bare Arms, Goggles

Power Miner - Brains, Visor

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Planetary gear system pieces
Newly developed specifically for the Power Miners theme to create differential rotation between inner and outer drill bits
Cheater wheels with rubber tires
Hidden design element that ensures reliable ground contact and drill operation without detracting from appearance
Dynamite piece
Introduced for Power Miners; first time used in any LEGO set, later used in many other sets
2x2 round brick for rock monster
Specifically designed to work with the rock monster's throwing action feature
Tinted trans black/trans brown visors
Used for minifigure helmets with ability to be pulled up
Lime green girder piece
Eight of these serve as main support for the drilling platform. Reviewer expresses uncertainty about utility in MOCs due to lime color.