Technic Surface Space Loader Lt78 42178 Building Set, 435 Pieces

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Web ID: 17797163

Inspire kids to adventure into outer space with the LEGO Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178) set. It makes a great birthday gift for 8 year olds who love space toys and construction vehicles. This space exploration toy is packed with realistic details inspired by cutting-edge space engineering designs. Kids can steer the loader and raise the cabin before using the crane to pick up and move the cargo. This space gift also features a special space air-lock element so kids can connect other compatible space LEGO sets (sold separately) for even more space adventures. The LEGO Builder app will guide your youngster on an intuitive building adventure, letting them zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress. Contains 435 pieces.

  • Product Features

    • WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
    • Space vehicle for boys and girls – This space toy for exploration features steering, a raising and lowering function, a crane and an operator's cab for hours of imaginative play
    • Raise and lower the crane – Kids can raise the operator's cab and raise and lower the crane to pick up and move the cargo
    • Adapt to different terrains – Young space explorers can put the loader to the test as they imagine what it would be like to live and work on another planet
    • A gift idea for kids – This set makes a fun birthday gift for 8 year olds who love building space vehicle toys
    • Air lock connects to other models – A special space air-lock element lets kids connect other compatible space gifts (sold separately) for more adventures
    • Intuitive instructions – The LEGO Builder app guides your youngster on an intuitive building adventure with tools that let them zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress
    • Measurements – 435-piece set with a model measuring over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 8 in. (20 cm) long and 7 in. (19 cm) wide
    • No Battery Required
    • Assembly Required
    • Plastic, Paper
    • Hand Wash
    • Imported

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Ratings & Reviews

4.5/5

30 star ratings, 26 reviews

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7 days ago
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Inmaginative set

The LEGO Surface Space Loader is a fun, imaginative set that hits the sweet spot for young builders and LEGO space fans. It’s compact, creative, and affordable — a perfect little launch into the LEGO galaxy!

Customer review from influenster.com

1 month ago

Cool But Doesn't Really Work

This is cool looking model but I've never been more disappointed in the fit/finish of a Lego product. The front wheels touch the adjacent pieces so much they don't spin, so you can't roll it around. The mud flap parts that attach to the wheel hub also hardly fit and pop off the wheels at the slightest touch. It's so bad I was convinced we must have made a mistake but I've taken it apart twice and can't find any errors.

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Response from LEGO

LEGO® Customer Service30 days ago

Thanks for letting us know you're having trouble with the wheels of your Surface Space Loader LT78. It must be disappointing to rebuild and experience the same issue. If you get in touch with us at LEGO.build/Service-BV we'll be happy to help troubleshoot your build!

2 months ago

Social Build

Hello Lego enthusiasts, this set was purchased for our inaugural Lego social meets. Perfect little set to put together while in company. The set had the perfect amount of complexity and everyone at the event each built there own Lego kit. Overall really satisfied with the purchase. Regards. M

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Customer review from LEGO

2 months ago

Such a great build

This is one my favourite sets currently available. So much packed into a small build. While I do enjoy the largest of Lego sets, sometimes the small sets is where the magic is; designers finding ingenious ways to fit in cool mechanisms always leave sme with a smile when building. Plus this is a good play set for the kids now it is built. An easy 5/5

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Customer review from LEGO

3 months ago

Spacey Sci-fi Technic!

I love seeing Technic models outside the existing world of vehicles. I enjoyed building this and the play functions really bring it to life. Twisting a rear rod makes it "perk up", almost like a pet. It is steerable from the back, so you can watch it drive over obstacles. Love the tiny Petri dish with "life" sample.

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Customer review from LEGO

4 months ago

Missing Parts

I got this for my 8 year old's birthday. He was so excited...but when he started to assembly the Lego, there wasn't a booklet. I used the iphone app instead...but then it was missing an entire bag of Legos, including the wheels. Bummed!

5 months ago

Excellent set

I really enjoy this set. It is a well put together set all around. The size, the playability, the amount of time and work to put it together, all just right. As someone who has been building LEGO since the 70s, this is one of my all time favorite smaller builds.

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Customer review from LEGO

6 months ago

Blast to build, wish it could pick up the cargo

This vehicle was so much fun to build. Very clear instructions and zoomed in diagrams on every confusing step. My favorite thing about this model was the mechanism that lifted the cockpit and shortened the wheel base. I will definitely be using something like this in my own designs in the future. My biggest personal beef with this model was that it comes with a hazardous material type cargo container and an arm that seems like it would pick up and carry said container, but it doesn't work. You cants pick it up using just the arms of the vehicle, and the container itself will not sit comfortably anywhere on the vehicle. One thing I wish that Lego would make an effort toward is making these types of models (cars likewise) able to easily be converted to RC vehicles using Lego motors and battery boxes. Attaching a small motor to the back of this model made moving the wheel base much easier and more enjoyable to watch.

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