127 pieces at $19.99 is a tough sell when the set barely qualifies as a snack-sized build — the power splitter itself is a neat little machine, but LEGO® charged main-course money for a side dish.
Is the price fair?FOverpriced by a wide margin for what lands in the box.
Will you love it?B-Charming little machine, honest play value, easy build — it works, just don't expect to be wowed.
Holds its value?C-Flat secondary market; nothing here drives demand after retirement.
True ValueF
$25
Street price
$14
Parts value
58%
Ratio
The parts alone are worth about 58% of the street price — the basis for this F price read.
What you get
Plain bricks
$9
Functional piecescalc
$3
Figures (×1)
$2
Premium you pay
Premium over parts
$10
OverpricedYou're paying well above the parts' value — $14 of parts for a $25 price.
The Full Take
The Mining Power Splitter has one thing going for it: the vehicle design is chunky, purposeful, and fits the City mining lineup well. But $19.99 for 127 pieces is where goodwill evaporates fast — this is a supporting-cast set priced like a headliner. One minifig shows up to operate a machine that probably takes 20 minutes to build, which is fine for what it is, but not fine for what it costs. The build itself is competent without being clever; you won't hit any moments that make you pause and think. Display shelf? It's too small to anchor anything and too specific to stand alone. City fans and completionists will find something to like here, but casual buyers should wait for a sale before committing.
