A $20 mining set that looks the part and builds fast — the price is the whole story here, even if the shelf life of your investment is another matter entirely.
Is the price fair?A+Sharp price for a set that looks and feels complete.
Will you love it?C+A fun, no-fuss build with decent play factor — nothing more, nothing less.
Holds its value?C-Secondary market on this one is essentially a dead end.
The Full Take
The Mining Power Splitter is City at its most utilitarian: a compact, recognizable vehicle that does exactly what it promises without trying to be more. At $20 for a solid mining rig, the price point is hard to argue with, especially for a set that looks complete sitting on a shelf or in a sandbox. The build itself is straightforward — no groundbreaking techniques, but nothing frustrating either, and kids can get hands-on without needing help. One minifig feels a little lonely for the price, though the machine itself has enough heft to carry the set. Where this stumbles is longevity: secondary market data on this one is flat, so don't buy it expecting a return — buy it because the price is right and the set delivers what it promises.