Revisiting Power Miners: The Second Wave

Today we'll take a look at all 5 second wave Power Miners sets: 8708 Cave Crusher, 8709 Underground Mining Station, 8962 Crystal King, 8963 Rock Wrecker, and 8964 Titanium Command Rig.
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[@uttiir1232]

I have a hypothesis, In set 8708 there are two tanks of something, one blue and one red, if the red one is fire then I believe the other one to be water, because if you heat up rock and then cool it down fast the rock will break, this would be a effective way to unalive rockmonsters... Great video!

[@nicocatalano5807]

yeah I've seen people literally set boulders on fire in their yards to break them up

[@CheeseyStudios]

LOL YIKES Power Miners don't mess around

[@skeletalwaffles2943]

But that's just a theory,

[@axolo3657]

@@skeletalwaffles2943 A theory that’s better than most of what MatPat cooks up!

[@austinfireoved3244]

‘Kill’

[@Chokun-Gaming]

I've noticed a sort of progression in the vehicles between the 3 waves: In wave 1 they had regular wacky mining vehicles, because the power miners had only just arrived In wave 2 the vehicles all had various weapon add-ons to combat the escalating threat of the rock monsters And in wave 3 the vehicles aren't even for digging anymore, they're purely for neutralizing the -rock- lava monsters

[@CheeseyStudios]

I hadn't thought of it like that, but you're totally right!

[@cricketben6742]

That is such an amazing way of subtle storytelling in the sets! great point!

[@SwordInTheTruck]

Day 60

[@jimjam5570]

Very astute observation.

[@A_very_annoyed_artist]

This didn't deserve to be discontinue its amazing

[@CheeseyStudios]

100% agree :,c

[@lman9034]

They kinda shot themselves in the foot making all but one set in the wave over $30. Kids can save up to afford several smaller sets, but it's a lot harder for them to buy bigger sets, so they'll probably just get one. Also it was a pretty bad idea to make two of the sets retail exclusive. Amazing wave regardless though.

[@Pk-glitch]

@@CheeseyStudios I think it would be really cool if they made a fourth wave where the rock monsters make their own vehicles. There could be a remake of the crystal king where he is turned into a cyborg, with features like razer blades and drill-arms!

[@miss.7964]

26:07 I like to think that the station has it's own number because it actually was another vehicle, but miners had to take it apart and repurpose it into a railway to cross the lava river, suits the general vibe of ingenuity of our miners pretty well!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Ooh! I like that concept a lot

[@Green24152]

we need a vehicle altbuild for this then

[@loganjohnson2463]

Judging by the giant wheel it would’ve been a massive unicycle.

[@mikehunt7906]

You might be correct actually. There's an alternative build for the set "Rubble Rescue Rover" so maybe they originally used that and then rebuilt it into the Station

[@fulcrum2867]

I swear lego has yet to top this theme. I was lucky enough to get a handful of them as a kid, and nothing quite compares to the creativity of power miners

[@CheeseyStudios]

Couldn't agree more. Peak LEGO right here!

[@NageIfar]

Exo-Force takes the crown for me, but Power Miners definitely is among the undisputed top spots.

[@starlightdragon2665]

I remembered these sets very fondly... remembering my mom thinking of the little Rock monsters as walking trash cans. I used to play some rather gruesome games with them; like the mini rocks eating the heads off mini figures and stuff. I was very into Sci Fi like Starship Troopers so I had a rather twisted imagination as a kid. But I frankly enjoyed Power Miners a lot; them and Atlantis are sets i hope Lego brings back some day. Aqua Divers; Agents, I am a Lego fan at heart and Lego never gets old to me.

[@prestonbrandt1412]

Man… I am lost for words. This is beautiful! Well done.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you so much!

[@elliotgandersen]

Power Miners was such a cool aesthetic and I always wanted one as a kid, but I never got any due to the price, but I’m glad you can revisit these

[@CheeseyStudios]

Glad I can bring Power Miners to the people who missed out on it! Such a fantastic theme. Wish it had lasted longer.

[@MrJulio632]

Same for me, Lego in third world countries are a pain to collect

[@VeryTastySoup87]

The production quality of these videos is seriously great! You deserve millions of subscribers!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Appreciate it!

[@thunderspark1536]

We'll get em there one day!

[@Kosm64]

Such an awesome series. Brings back fond memories! I remember wanting the Titanium Command Rig for months and months until I finally got it for my tenth birthday. Never took it apart... it's still in one piece to this day, twelve years later!

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's honestly epic. I know it's not perfect, but it's still an impressive and incredible model. Love that you've kept it together all this time!

[@colemanholt2434]

I remember getting the Underground Mining Station for Christmas as a kid. It was one of my favorite sets to play around with the others I had. I actually still own mine as well with most, if not all the pieces intact. I hope one day, Power Miners gets revived and sticks to the roots of the first wave of this series.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I'd sure love to see it brought back too...

[@ninjaboyjoel9183]

Excellent as always, would love to see you cover Exo Force at some point.

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's a work-in-progress :) It'll probably be a 5-parter at least! I just need to find time to record all that lol

[@ninjaboyjoel9183]

@@CheeseyStudios ahh that's amazing! No rush at all, I'm really looking forward to it

[@plasticupkake]

The usage of coffee cups in these sets makes me think that maybe coffee could be an effective and healthier substitute for rock monsters in place of power crystals. Maybe by the end of the mission, rock monsters were able to live alongside regular people on the surface this way.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Sounds like it would have made for a great premise to a fourth wave of sets. Rock Monsters coexisting with minifigs in a beautiful utopia...

[@Green24152]

amazing idea just give em caffeine

[@Lordodragonss]

In my world they befriended the orcs and Orcs are basicly using them as walking powerhouses.

[@Conny-Cakes]

Power Miners was the best, so sad to see this, yet so happy.

[@CheeseyStudios]

It sure is a trip down memory lane. Wish we could have seen more from the theme.

[@thunderspark1536]

One of my earliest themes as a kid, my brother got both the larger ones and we'd always play with em together. Missing out on the earlier exo force was well worth it I'd say for such beautiful vehicles, matched only I'd say by galaxy squad.

[@2goodsharks]

I finished getting the entire Power Miners collection together last year, and I definitely understand the pain of trying to finish an Underground Mining Station. But it's definitely a great set, and easily one of my favorites in the theme. I agree with the taller tower needing a way to climb it, though, and I was confused as to how someone would even get up there, but I think even the designers might have wondered that too, because if you look at the image on the front of the box and instruction manual cover you'll see one of the miners literally riding the cable car to the top. Precarious, but that's definitely one way to get up there. I was also really confused about that hook on the back of the Titanium Command Rig too, and remained confused until I got hold of the set. I just so happened to get one with the original box, though, and on the back of the box they show that second string being used as a zipline that the monster cage can slide down if the hook is anchored somewhere higher than the rig. It's a strange and specific function, but definitely one they show off even if it's hard to see without the box. So that's what the hook on the back is for. Personally I like the idea of it being a tow hook better, though, since the rig is huge and could reasonably pull several of the standard size vehicles.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Oh hey! Glad you figured out that extra string's function. Never would have guessed that, but I'm sure it could work quite well like that!

[@kekchanbiggestfan]

I loved these sets as a kid and I appreciate these videos so much. I’m so glad you decided to do all waves, even if it probably stung in the wallet 😂

[@CheeseyStudios]

The poor poor wallet never gets a break around here xD Really happy to hear you enjoyed - that honestly makes it all worthwhile to me! It's a great theme and I love rekindling the joy.

[@KSLegoman]

😩 sick in bed, stayed home from work and I needed this bro

[@CheeseyStudios]

That sucks 😭 Hope you feel better soon. This chonker of a video should keep you entertained for a bit 😂

[@maaxk1237]

I distinctly remember buying vehicle number 10 on my birthday, ran into town with all my birthday guests and money and ordering it, such a blissful memory

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's fantastic. That would make for an epic birthday!

[@gagabanana7026]

I've been waiting for you to review the second wave and I am not disappointed. Every time you make a new video I'm amazed. Very cool video again.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you so much!

[@christopherstanlake5945]

The extra winch (23:46) on the Titanium Command Rig, though it’s not clear, is supposed to be a zip line. You’re supposed to unravel the winch and hook it to something slightly high up in your room e.g. a bed frame. Make sure the string is taut. Then use the hook piece on top of the Rock Monster cage to slide the cage down the line. I got this set when it came out and vaguely remember seeing some promotional/box art depicting this… Love the videos, keep up the good work on the Minecraft series!

[@LocalPixelArtist]

That’s smart

[@CheeseyStudios]

Ah! That makes sense.

[@prons_gaming5083]

6:40 i totally agree. I got the crystal king when I was a kid and it was one of my favorite sets ever. I'm looking to get one again, as i see the specialized lime green pieces in my collectionand miss having this set

[@CheeseyStudios]

I can't bring myself to part him out. I'd love to make a giant enhanced version of the king at some point.

[@prons_gaming5083]

@@CheeseyStudios I've taken apart so many awesome sets in my youth. I'm ashamed😭 even if i just had the head, i could've made my own crystal king. But alas, I've had no luck in finding it

[@TheFirstCurse1]

You're amazing at presentation. I loved that I found your channel and can go back in time to remember being a kid seeing these sets. Keep up the good work man!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Really appreciate it! Lots more of these to come. I've become rather obsessed with collecting this old stuff 😂

[@fancyfish8263]

I know I'm a bit late to the party but the second winch in the titanium command rig is meant to be drawn horizontally to allow the monster cage to slide along it. It is a play feature that is explained by the lego instructions.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Ahh, interesting!

[@justmonica9253]

17:10 I'd probably have guessed that's just a fuel powered drill- the fuel being flammable- instead of a flamethrower. The other cannister might be water, I guess to either act as a coolant or to convert the displaced rock into slurry.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's the best answer I've seen yet! I like it

[@jaxwarp8373]

I recently dig through my old Lego bin at my mom's house after my younger brother just decided to drag it out and dump it on the floor. Spent a few hours with my siblings just vibing with Legos. Found my Green Rock Monster Bigfig (geolix?) And I was so happy. Also found all those bright orange blades and immediately used them to make a cool Bionicle lol This series has been a gigantic nostalgia trip for me 💗

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's awesome. Going through stuff like that is great

[@lbricks7631]

Listening to you and some others talk about Lego Designers really helps me to see the different styles present in Lego kits.

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's always so fun to look back and see things like that which I'd never have picked up on as a kid. It brings a new depth to the sets and the world LEGO created here!

[@noahvn8033]

Really love these videos highlighting old themes! Feels like I'm reliving the best parts of my childhood. You should consider covering the exo-force line. They had some really cool character and mech designs.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Don't worry, I've got literally FIVE Exo-Force videos in the works right now 😂

[@Bokosuka-yl7eq]

You make me smile watching your videos, I love your commentary and your attitude. Thanks for a lovely vid

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's my pleasure! Really glad you enjoy :D

[@SnoringSnorr]

Wooooohhh yeah baby! Thats what I've been waiting for! Ok meme aside, super cool that you also made a video about the second wave now! This one includes some of my favourite and most nostalgic sets for sure :) Especially the King!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Love the King himself. What a beauty!

[@cptfrostbite]

Cheesy that thing you said was a mini flamethrower is probably a gas driven drill that they use to both kill monsters but also to search for crystals. It would be cool to see how power miners would look if they came out now

[@CheeseyStudios]

A reboot would be amazing. I can't imagine it would ever happen, but I would love it!

[@lucasrios2089]

been waiting with bated breath for this video to release! can’t wait to watch

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's been fun getting this one together. Hope you enjoy!

[@everettgaspar3482]

I’ve been waiting for this one! These revisiting videos are so great!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Glad you like them! These are a joy to make ❤

[@BigYellowSilly]

Been waiting for this, just got the Cave Crusher and Titanium Command Rig today but I think l gotta accept I won't get the Underground Mining Station anytime soon

[@CheeseyStudios]

Underground Mining Station is ridiculously hard to get. It would appear I bought out some of the only stickered elements from the set to make this video, so I do apologize for that xD

[@carrot4208]

Unfortunately this video accidentally sat in my "watch later" playlist for 2 days, but after watching this I am completely convinced that removing this theme was the LEGO company's biggest mistake ever. I am glad you are using this channel to celebrate what good LEGO has done with the theme

[@CheeseyStudios]

Power Miners was truly something special. I do hope we see something like it again....

[@asteralium]

I found your channel a couple months ago and have been really looking forward to the final part in this series. Power Miners was probably one of my favorite themes as a kid. I only ever had the 5/7 of the sets from the first wave (not too hard to guess which ones, lol) but I always really enjoyed the concept. I can't really explain why, though? It was just cool. My favorite was the drill, of course, but all of them were very fun with their play features. I agree that the marketing strategy for this second wave was very strange, because I don't think I really knew about the mining station until later in my life when I found it on Brickset? Like, I feel like if I had saw it as a kid I would remember that huge wheel. It's a shame too because that's such a good set. I also wish we got more playset builds. A rock monster lair or structure in particular would've been nice, since they felt a little underpowered compared to the miners to me. I guess if they eat the crystals they're even, but still. Your videos are very well done and I really enjoy the format in which you go over things, especially talking about the interesting pieces and some of the wider context of these sets. I would love to see your take on some of the themes that in my brain are located right next to this one. Those being Fantasy Era Castle (my favorite theme), 2009 Pirates, and the original Agents line. Although I will admit that some of that stuff is very hindsight nostalgia. I had very few Pirates and Castle when I was a kid, and no Agents. But I always remember looking at them in the catalog and wanting them. I sort of regret getting the Star Wars sets I got at the time because I feel like I would appreciate the original stuff more. My Star Wars sets are all on the chopping block to get sold so I can afford to buy the old stuff I care about now. Sorry for the long, rambley comment. I have a lot of thoughts about this era of Lego. I really enjoy these sorts of complete retrospective videos and would love to see more like this from the channel. Though I do understand they take quite a bit of time! The Minecraft stuff in the middle is also fun too. It's neat to see your world come together on that series. Thank you for making these!

[@CheeseyStudios]

I promise I love long, rambling comments - I do believe that I've written my fair share of them! I would have loved a rock monster lair too, or even just some more small terrain builds with some cool crystal pieces. It would have made the mining aspect of the theme a lot more believable. I definitely want to get to Fantasy Era Castle at some point too. I do happen to have all of the first wave already which is great, since they're nearly impossible to pick up used now haha! The Revisiting series will always be my favorite to make. It's such a joy reliving my childhood by rebuilding these sets. Much, much more to come. I've got three different themes in the works already! :D

[@asteralium]

@@CheeseyStudios Very excited for the upcoming ExoForce stuff because that's a theme I saw when I was younger but was a bit before my time. It was very mysterious and "old". Can't wait to see Fantasy Era sometime in the future too! 💛

[@kingghidorah102]

HELL YEAHHH BROTHERR, You finally got all of the 2nd wave sets :D

[@CheeseyStudios]

Yes! It's a childhood dream come true, ha!

[@oli1829]

I see you are preparing LEGO Kingdom Knights in the background, also one of my favourite series. I am already looking forward for that video.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Me too! I really need to get around to recording that - they've been sat there for like two months now lol

[@oli1829]

@@CheeseyStudios Well then, definitly looking forward to it

[@CaptainZaimon]

Lovely and nostalgic video as usual. Hah, as a kid, I remember being SO angry when our cat casually nibbled on the Crystal King's spikes and left them in an utterly horrid state. I usually loved him a lot, but I remember little me was FURIOUS over something as awesome as the King getting damaged by that rascal of a cat. Made me wish these pieces had a non-rubber variant...!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Cat noooooo 😭😭😭 That's rough. Gotta love our pets, but they test us sometimes!

[@NA-yx4wc]

Awesome video. Was so excited for it and it did NOT disappoint

[@CheeseyStudios]

'Preciate it! This was a really fun one to do, and you better believe I was pretty excited for it too!

[@miracledang3025]

Now this takes me back. Power Miners was my favorite theme other than Star Wars. It was so easy to reconfigure or combine them into hulking war machines, I’m not sure I have a single complete one left. My proudest creation as a child was a monster I made by combining the Crystal King, Magma Mech, Claw Digger, the wings from the blue Ninjago Dragon, and the Anti-Vehicle Cannon from one of the Star Wars sets. It was the final boss of many imaginary battles my poor minifigures went through.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's so fun! The theme certainly did inspire creativity

[@edikid1206]

You’ve done again! Never did I know nostalgia this well.

[@CheeseyStudios]

It was a wild ride putting this video together too. Living my childhood dream basically, ha!

[@daanvanderleest7171]

I miss Power Miners, thank you for another great and informative video!

[@CheeseyStudios]

No problem at all - glad you enjoyed!

[@sizzlyy6298]

youve opened up a memory I completely forgot about. Used to love these ones as a kid

[@CheeseyStudios]

Power Miners was the bomb! Glad I could bring back some good memories

[@tunakann7629]

This episode has given me so much closure, when I was young I got 100$ for my birthday and spent in on junk only to go to Walmart the next day and see the HQ for 100$, I've regretted that my entire life but seeing it now has made me happy just knowing what was all there and realizing I would have taken it apart anyways

[@CheeseyStudios]

Glad this video could give you that 😅 I know I sure spent my money on some dumb stuff as a kid too lol...

[@jtjvalenzuela]

I know Lego is a company and they need to make profit so licensed themes are the best way to do that because you don't have to spend a lot in marketing. But I wish they would go back to this kind of themes. I'm not the biggest Power Miners fan, but it's so great to watch someone that loves the theme so much and it makes me appreciate it a bit more. It's so great to be able to play the way you want and create your own stories within Lego's original themes. Thanks for this videos!

[@outofsortsone]

Always saw the commercials for this theme as a little kid. Could never my hands on one but it’s nice to see them again!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Only commercials I would go out of my way to watch, ha!

[@ReynaldoLeonLor]

Hey hey Timmer! Love your work! I'm a fan and appreciate the effort you've put into your channel, specifically the GI Joe content. Thank you for being awesome! 😁

[@CheeseyStudios]

Was this comment intended for this video? 🤣

[@ReynaldoLeonLor]

@@CheeseyStudios OMG, embarrassment immortalized! I don't expect creators to reply. That said, thank YOU and your team for bringing joy to our lives in the form of Lego content. The wife and I enjoy watching your videos together. We became fans through Lego Masters and are excited to follow your adventures on KZbin. BTW, I'm very partial to Exo Force and consider myself fortunate to have a complete collection. Please keep doing awesome work!

[@Chokun-Gaming]

A fun thought experiment I've done is try to figure out a believable purpose for every power miners set, and I think the underground mining station should be a power crystal refinery

[@CheeseyStudios]

A refinery could have been really cool! Conveyor belts and such. And lots of crystals!

[@godofwar941]

I loved Powerminers. I did so much with them, even made my own mocs with Powerminer and Atlantis parts(mainly because Brains appears in both themes and Atlantis got a set that was supposed to be in Powerminers) I loved the theme so much.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I loved the crossover some of those themes had! It all felt like part of the same crazy LEGO world

[@bricksfordom]

Wow the last set looks so fun to play with and the mechanism definitely looks very smooth👌 Great review as always

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you!

[@jadeatrophis]

That brief look at the Mobile Devastator set makes me want an Exo Force series

[@CheeseyStudios]

Soon :)

[@jadeatrophis]

@@CheeseyStudios :D

[@ae112r]

A very well put-together retrospective. Thanks for covering this awesome theme and doing it justice. I'm gonna have to get my hands on the Cave Crusher and the Underground Mining station to complete my 1st/2nd wave collection now... Side note, do you have any plans to tackle the Atlantis theme? I'm yet to see anyone on KZbin mention the short movie that was released on the LEGO website to promote that theme which actually featured some reasonably big voice actors, curious to see if I'm really the only one who remembers it hahaha

[@michaelyoung7261]

I loved the aesthetic of the Atlantis theme. My grandma had one of the mid sized subs and it was awesome. Wish I could have gotten some for myself.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I'd love to do Atlantis at some point! I've probably got about 1/3 - 1/2 the sets. Might be able to make it happen next year!

[@DemarcationMedia]

The Crystal King is one of my favorite sets of all time. I got mine secondhand after haggling the price down on a craiglist listing. I still have him in good shape today

[@CheeseyStudios]

I'm glad you were able to get him! Love the set too. It would have been awesome to have gotten a lava monster buildable figure as well

[@DemarcationMedia]

@@CheeseyStudios Ah dude, a lava monster would have been amazing. Or even the Crystal Queen like we saw in Clutch Powers

[@ivebeenscarredforlife8448]

this has to be my favorite sub series lego did. Im collecting all of them and I'm only missing like three sets!!! I would love to see a large ucs style set come out but alas it will most likely never happen : (

[@CheeseyStudios]

Best of luck with the collection!

[@Nemesis_Chungus]

I have wanted that crystal king for soooooooooooo long. It's nice to see such a good review on it!

[@zachgreenbaum529]

I always used the additional hook on Titanium Command Rig as a zip line! You can let out the cable pretty far, and then connect the hook to the control room when the tower is raised. Then the figures can zip line down from the top!

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's great actually! That makes a lot more sense.

[@cirlu_bd]

Well, thank you channel members ! I love these vids too, and I'm broke, so thx to you Mr Cheesey can afford these sets and make my day a bit brighter by showing them off !!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Glad I can share the joy :D

[@Ludwigf3110]

I'm so excited!🤩 Power Miners (especially wave 1 & 2) is one of my favorite LEGO themes together with Orient Expedition and the Fantasy Castle Era!

[@CheeseyStudios]

You've got great taste - those are all on my top 10 list too! 😂

[@travisshea9809]

This video series is fantastic, I'd LOVE to see a video retrospective of this quality and attention to detail on the Pharaoh's Quest line 🔥

[@CheeseyStudios]

That may be happening very very soon :o

[@travisshea9809]

@@CheeseyStudios 👀

[@mrpoool1015]

I'm so thankful that u put some much effort into making these videos, finally someone put into words how I feel about this lego theme and how it fills me with nostalgia everytime. If you feel similar about the Lego Atlantis theme, have u considered making a video about it in the same style? I'd love to see you explain the different sets and share your thoughts it.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I've actually been slowly putting my Atlantis sets back together these past months! No idea when the video will drop, but it is coming :)

[@patrickchoque7720]

Funny how these power miners use fire to fight the rock monsters, while in the future sets (the only ones I personally owned) they use pressurised water, which honestly makes more sense…

[@CheeseyStudios]

Indeed. Fire probably just made them angrier!

[@badatgamesguy5399]

A lot of these sets are great! Makes me wish I was older when these came out.

[@KZArchive94]

My first exposure to Rock Raiders was the computer game released in '99. After that, I remember asking my father to buy me all the sets we could find. The game was so good for what it was.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I've heard a lot of good things about it. Hope I get the chance to try it sometime!

[@Danielthefoxstudio]

Im surprised the ball socket pieces on the Kristal king ane not cracked. Those pieces are known to break very often.

[@A.MNeverP.M]

Great video! I always wanted these sets when I was younger! Hope to see videos on Monster Fighters or Atlantis someday :D

[@CheeseyStudios]

Both great themes! I wish I had more Monster Fighters sets. Still might be able to make it happen one day!

[@kathydina3646]

I miss these power miner sets, the same goes for the Mars mission(?) and Exo force. These were my favorites. Sadly the sets I had didn't survive the years, but I did maintain an antarctic set that has a similar feel to power miners.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Mars Mission and Exo-Force were some of my favorites too. It was a great time to be a kid!

[@ThorStone214]

I just got to watch season 2 of Lego masters and you and your brother’s builds are really cool

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you!

[@LegoDarthVader2152]

Great Video! I love the power miners line and im really sad they discontinued it. always loved the crystal king. Cant wait for more (minecraft Bastion Build soon?)

[@CheeseyStudios]

I'll be returning to the Nether hopefully pretty soon! Next on the list will be the Basalt Deltas

[@Galermolat]

Loving your reviews, man. Happy to have found ur channel

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you! Glad you found the channel too :D

[@snoopersnoopy]

The trilogy is complete! This second wave was defiantly the odd cousin. A couple sets, with few being hard to find. (Also wacky prices) But this wave is totally worth it for the big figs! Great retrospective!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you! Not the perfect wave by any means, but still so glad it exists, too!

[@vaidazx12]

Holy shit, thank you for reminding me that exo force exists. I haven't heard/seen anything about it for at least 12 years.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Exo-Force is the bomb. Can't wait to do a few Revisiting videos on those sets!

[@catandogclone7880]

Very nostalgic theme for me, I never owned any of the sets but I did always watch videos/commercials/animated movies of them.

[@CheeseyStudios]

The marketing with the first wave was so fun. All the videos were great

[@milokiss8276]

Honestly? These prices may be ridiculous, But... The hollowness of a good part of them just means you get to make your own modifications. Like you said, I would definitely put a crane on top of the shorter half of the transport set, And there definitely seems to be space for a building on the lower section of the other side, And the same goes for the titanium rig’s spot under the top of the tower.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's a good way to look at it. I'm all for modifications!

[@Mysda_]

With the few recent videos about power miners I started making my own MOCs and posting them on reddit. I really feel like it's a great way to revive it since we aint gonna get anything else, and Lego Ideas is way too much work for very little chances. There is a lot more that can be done with this serie and I have fun doing it!

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's awesome! I appreciate you helping to keep the theme alive. :D

[@jamesoverbuild9496]

Interesting to see how all of these vehicles seemed to have a specific purpose in mind. The ones like theThunder Drill would make the initial tunnels, while others like the Rock Crusher would smooth them to make them thicker and safer. And all had a function that made them capable of both digging and also combating. Nowhere in the sets say what´s the explicit purpose of each one of them is, but the design is so clever and good at implicit storytelling that you can always know what each one is supposed to do by just looking at it´s design and play functions. I really hope they one day try and attempt making more original sets and themes instead of almost only licensing ones.

[@imahaloguy]

Fantastic review as usual Caleb! I’d love to see you get your hands on some Rock Raiders next year and hear your perspective on them, seeing as you’ve no attachment to them and they have undoubtedly less playability over Power Miners.

[@CheeseyStudios]

One of these days I'll get a set or two, I promise xD

[@timeneeter]

As the first video i see from this channel contains my second most favourite lego sets and mentioned my most favourite lego set... im not even a quarter into the first video and i will subscribe!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Ha! Glad to have you here!

[@darreldarrenman3334]

This is the lego line that stuck with me. I wish they made more at some point

[@CheeseyStudios]

Agreed

[@TCOFFICIAL01]

I’m intrigued by your ‘hatred’ of new instruction manuals. Will you ever go deeper into that in a separate video?

[@CheeseyStudios]

If I'm not mistaken, it's the Nether Bastion review where I talk about it a bit more. Thankfully, they have improved slightly since then!

[@jamesbaltutis8178]

This man deserves more attention

[@CheeseyStudios]

[@Ghiaman1334]

Love Power Miners, fantastic line of sets, great vehicle designs, loved the rock monsters. Also great to see Power Miners used in the Lego DVD film The Adventures of Clutch Powers, with the Thunder Driller and Crystal King making appearances, alongside a rock monster, I believe a baby Sulphurix? Also kinda fits with your family as it means the Crystal King is a father, though Clutch does refer to it as a female/mother, so idk haha

[@RalseiGaming]

im going to say the second wave of lego original themes have to have the best sets

[@CheeseyStudios]

I do always enjoy the big ones xD

[@solekman916]

I got the Underground mining station last year for $100 dollars used but complete and in great condition. One of my greatest finds.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's awesome! Quite the steal honestly

[@TheREALwymario]

The Rock Wrecker was my first Power Miners set, a very nice one indeed. Watching these videos has made me interested in Lego again and especially older Lego, so I started looking at old sets on Bricklink. And I must say, I pity Lego Star Wars enthusiasts because holy crap their old sets and minifigs get expensive.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Star Wars is so insane... Glad I never got into it either 😂

[@dawsonwalls8138]

huuuge part of my childhood. my first ever set was power miners. the 6.99 motorcycle ill never forget it.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's awesome! What a great theme to start your LEGO journey with

[@kayasky7712]

It might not have been the most popular style but there was something unique that I loved about theses sets

[@CheeseyStudios]

Same!

[@DinoGoofHybridHero7531]

My cousin actually has the Cave Crusher and I LOVED it! Also I like to think that with each wave the Power Miners are getting deeper into the Earth which makes sense with the last set since we’re getting into lava which is what Wave 3’s is about!

[@CheeseyStudios]

There was some good progression in the story! I wish we had had the chance to go deeper...

[@DinoGoofHybridHero7531]

@@CheeseyStudios Same x3x

[@indominusbaz]

Man one of the coolest parts of this theme was looking at all the combo builds in the back of the instructions. Im trying to find part lists and instructions for the builds but its almost impossible

[@fomod_]

Even though I only ever got a single set of this wave and theme all together, it has still stuck with me with fond memories purely because I always played with that head of the crystal king

[@CheeseyStudios]

Love that one so much too. A perfect set!

[@DragonxFlutter]

Recently got recommended this channel. And this series is really nice! I like the angle of making an overview of an entire line/wave, though I personally think it could be better by going a little more in-depth about the builds and how they build upon old concepts/would have their concepts built upon in the future; but I get if you feel that would make the videos a bit _too_ long for a modern ADD-ridden audience.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Glad you found me! I would love to go longer too, but yeah, these are definitely stretching the limits as it is already haha...

[@DragonxFlutter]

@@CheeseyStudios Who knows? Maybe the videos on individual sets would be a great place to experiment with talking about the evolution of build concepts as it relates to that specific snapshot. Or its own series, which I think would be amazing.

[@gatr2897]

Something funny to me is that even tho I think I owned one of the wave 3 sets I had no idea the big rock monsters existed. I was a big Ninjago kid tho and in season 1 there's an episode where seeks out Garmadon for help, and they get into a brief fight in which Garmadon orders some "mud monsters" to converge and smother Wu. Those mud monsters look just like the big rock monsters! They were always such a random thing in the show to me so it's interesting to know where that asset is from pretty much

[@CheeseyStudios]

I'm glad to hear that rock monsters are basically canon in Ninjago 😂

[@meisseliseta6140]

The exoforce set just brought me back to my childhood, i just got a flashback from that picture.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I'll be doing some Exo-Force videos soon. :) Great theme

[@RavenclawBrix]

Love the editing, the subtle zooms on your face are brilliant! Also what is that moc in the top left corner?

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you! Really appreciate it :D Is this the one? flic.kr/p/2j8BWnQ It's one of my first Vignweek builds actually. Probably my favorite MOC ever. Can't bring myself to part it out!

[@RavenclawBrix]

@@CheeseyStudios I can totally understand that! It looks great! Also love the Harry Potter mocs

[@plasticupkake]

I love this theme so much. I got Glaciator given to me by a friend at some point in my childhood and I've cherished him so much since. The only thing I don't get about the theme is that if the Power Miners really wanted to get rid of the rock monsters, why didn't they just use paper?

[@CheeseyStudios]

S-tier comment 😂

[@grandlancer]

I really enjoy these retro theme showcases also, you're right, Rock resists Fire.

[@CheeseyStudios]

These videos are a delight to put together. I'm really glad you enjoy them too! Already got three different themes in the works for next year.

[@KirbysAdventureMusic]

I never had the chance to get the Underground Mining Station, but I've never liked how the second tower looks, with the gigantic gear. But I think seeing it in motion has sold me on it!

[@CheeseyStudios]

It definitely has a unique look to it, but the function works so well!

[@wackyweyland8857]

I would love to see series like this revamped again, along with space police, mars mission, etc.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Any of those would be awesome!

[@som3one724]

I remember when i first got my titanium drill rig for christmas my first idea was to cannibalize some power functions motors off some other set and then dui upgrade the thing to drill and move with the motors even in upright mode.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Did you end up making it happen?

[@som3one724]

@@CheeseyStudios hell yeah i did.

[@astronomia2826]

I waited so much time for this.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Me too! I've wanted to get these sets for years.