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Surface Space Loader

Inspire kids aged 8+ to adventure into outer space with the LEGO® Technic™ Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178) set. It makes a great gift for boys and girls 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 set 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.

Details

Title
Surface Space Loader
Number
# 42178
Parts
449
Age
8+
Released
2024
Theme
Build instructions

Parts

There are 100 different parts with a total quantity of 435.

Standard parts (100 unique parts - Total quantity of 435)

Part num: 93106
1 x 93106
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2 x 32530
Part num: 3701
2 x 3701
Part num: 32525
6 x 32525
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5 x 32524
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1 x 32270
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9 x 32140
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1 x 39793
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2 x 32009
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3 x 3021
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1 x 298c02
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1 x 2817
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3 x 60484
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59 x 61332
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10 x 63869
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2 x 14720
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3 x 2393
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7 x 22961
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1 x 14769
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10 x 18651
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1 x 24116
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1 x 3941
Part num: 42924
33 x 42924
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17 x 43093
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2 x 54200
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6 x 32062
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4 x 3705
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11 x 3713
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3 x 11214
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1 x 41677
Part num: 42195
1 x 42195
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3 x 66906
Part num: 89678
14 x 89678
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1 x 65826
Part num: 32523
5 x 32523
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6 x 4519
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1 x 32072
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5 x 32123b
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5 x 44294
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1 x 64683
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6 x 98585
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1 x 80268
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1 x 80267
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5 x 71708
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5 x 59443
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5 x 60483
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1 x 64391
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2 x 27940
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6 x 32348
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2 x 32316
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7 x 32184
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1 x 26603
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1 x 11946
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1 x 11947
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3 x 3069b
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1 x 15573
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8 x 32013
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2 x 3749
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1 x 24866
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4 x 6141
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1 x 98138pr0197
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3 x 15462
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2 x 24316
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8 x 18654
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4 x 70695
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3 x 6553
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1 x 92693
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5 x 65489
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9 x 65487
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10 x 6536
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4 x 65304
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1 x 64179
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1 x 61903
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10 x 32526
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4 x 56145
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1 x 3484
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2 x 2825
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7 x 32073
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1 x 5405
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2 x 49130
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1 x 4740
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2 x 44874
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2 x 2723
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3 x 42195
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2 x 30361c
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2 x 1750
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5 x 40490
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6 x 87083
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2 x 42003
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2 x 32034
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1 x 3167
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1 x 49151
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1 x 6190
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1 x 69779
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1 x 10312
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2 x 49699
Part num: 2395
1 x 2395
Part num: 2403
1 x 2403
Part num: 24116
6 x 24116
Part num: 10105334
1 x 10105334

Spare parts (11 - Total quantity of 14)

Price information

Current lowest price
€ 25.99
€ 0.06 per steen
Lowest price ever
€ 25.99
€ 0.06 per steen
Lego price
€ 34.99
€ 0.08 per steen
Highest price ever
€ 34.99
€ 0.08 per steen

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Features

Space vehicle for kids aged 8+ – This space exploration toy for boys and girls 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 gift for boys and girls who love building space vehicle toys

Air lock connects to other models – A special space air-lock element lets kids connect other compatible space-themed LEGO® 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

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