
Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78

- Set #
- 42178-1
- Parts
- 435
- Price/part
- 6.7 ct
- Release
- 2024
- Age
- 8+
Where is Surface Space Loader LT78 cheapest right now?
What does Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178) currently cost?
On VERObricks, Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78 (Set No. 42178) is currently listed by 1 shop across 1 offer. The lowest new price in the VERObricks comparison is 58,69 CHF (brickmo). The manufacturer's RRP is 42,90 CHF. The current price per brick is 13,5 cents.
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Has Surface Space Loader LT78 ever been cheaper?
- Current
- 58,69 €
- New, best shop
- 30-day low
- 58,24 €
- on 07. Nov. 2026 · brickmo
- Usual at dealers
- 58,92 €
- 90-day median, final price
- All-time low
- 34,99 €
- on 13. Nov. 2024 · alternate.de
| Date | New | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 12. Nov. 2026 | 58,69 € | brickmo |
| 11. Nov. 2026 | 58,55 € | brickmo |
| 10. Nov. 2026 | 58,34 € | brickmo |
| 09. Nov. 2026 | 58,31 € | brickmo |
| 07. Nov. 2026 | 58,24 € | brickmo |
| 06. Nov. 2026 | 58,29 € | brickmo |
| 05. Nov. 2026 | 58,43 € | brickmo |
| 03. Nov. 2026 | 58,35 € | brickmo |
| 02. Nov. 2026 | 58,61 € | brickmo |
| 01. Nov. 2026 | 58,62 € | brickmo |
| 30. Okt. 2026 | 58,57 € | brickmo |
| 28. Okt. 2026 | 58,74 € | brickmo |
| 27. Okt. 2026 | 58,80 € | brickmo |
| 25. Okt. 2026 | 58,79 € | brickmo |
| 23. Okt. 2026 | 58,62 € | brickmo |
| 22. Okt. 2026 | 58,84 € | brickmo |
| 21. Okt. 2026 | 58,91 € | brickmo |
| 19. Okt. 2026 | 58,86 € | brickmo |
| 17. Okt. 2026 | 58,92 € | brickmo |
| 16. Okt. 2026 | 59,03 € | brickmo |
| 14. Okt. 2026 | 59,14 € | brickmo |
| 24. Sept. 2026 | 59,50 € | brickmo |
| 23. Sept. 2026 | 59,54 € | brickmo |
| 22. Sept. 2026 | 59,66 € | brickmo |
| 20. Sept. 2026 | 59,81 € | brickmo |
| 19. Sept. 2026 | 59,86 € | brickmo |
| 18. Sept. 2026 | 59,88 € | brickmo |
| 17. Sept. 2026 | 59,85 € | brickmo |
| 15. Sept. 2026 | 59,80 € | brickmo |
| 14. Sept. 2026 | 59,93 € | brickmo |
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Set details
- Brand
- Lego
- Partcount
- 435
- Build Duration
- 1–2 h
- Age
- 8+
- Release / EOL
- 2024 – 2025
- RRP
- 42,90 CHF
- Price per Part
- 6.7 ct
- good value
- Part-Out Value
- 53,27 €
- POV Rate
- 1.8×
- very high part value
Technical data9 entries
Product
- Name
- Surface Space Loader LT78
Dimensions
- Product weight
- 0.4 kg
- Packaging width
- 26.2 cm
- Packaging height
- 7.6 cm
- Packaging length
- 28.2 cm
- Packaging weight
- 0.7 kg
Identification
- MFR
- 42178-1
- EAN
- 57020175841260673419389204
- SKU
- 42178
DescriptionManufacturer text
This LEGO® Technic™ vehicle lowers and raises itself to drive on different surfaces and makes a fun space-themed gift for kids.
Do you dream of living and working on another planet? Well now you can imagine what it would be like as you build this the LEGO® Technic™ Surface Space Loader LT78 Set. This off-road vehicle is designed for interplanetary exploration play and can travel over different terrains. Steer the loader, raise the cabin and use the crane to pick up and move the cargo.

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 ov er 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 8 in. (20 cm) long and 7 in. (19 cm) wide
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you buy Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78?
New stock is available at brickmo. VERObricks compares all prices in real time and always shows you the lowest offer — for new and used stock, with shipping cost comparison.
Was Surface Space Loader LT78 ever cheaper? Price history & all-time low
VERObricks tracks the price history of Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78 across all shops. The historical low for new is 34,79 CHF. The highest observed new price was 59,95 CHF — a range of 25,16 CHF. Currently, the price is 23,90 CHF (69%) above the all-time low. The price trend is upward — the price has risen recently. A price alert may pay off. With the VERObricks price alert you'll be notified instantly when the price reaches your target.
What is Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78? Contents, parts & details
Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78 is a set by Lego from the "LEGO® Technic" theme (Set No. 42178, EAN: 5702017584126). According to the VERObricks database, the set includes 435 parts, Recommended age 8+. Manufacturer description: "This LEGO® Technic™ vehicle lowers and raises itself to drive on different surfaces and makes a fun space-themed gift for kids." On VERObricks you can find the set in these categories: LEGO® Technic, Technic, Vehicles, Space.
When was Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78 released and how long will it stay available?
Lego® Surface Space Loader LT78 was released in March 2024. The set retired at the end of 2025 (EOL, end of life). New copies come from remaining stock only; for used ones, use the eBay search on this page. The official building instructions are available as 2 PDF files directly from the manufacturer, linked in the set details section.
Is Surface Space Loader LT78 worth it at the current price?
At the current VERObricks best price of 58,69 CHF for 435 parts, that works out to 13,5 cents per part. The high price per part suggests a premium or collector set, where collectibility plays a larger role than pure part count.















