Surface Space Loader (42178-1)

LEGO set 42178-1 Surface Space Loader - Image 1

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Set details

Name: Surface Space Loader
Set number: 42178-1
Year: 2024
Theme: Technic
Number of parts: 435
Number of part types: 100
Age rating: 8+
Retail price: $34.99
Retirement date: 31-12-2025

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.

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Value of parts: $50.49
Pricing information known of 99/100 parts.

	Color	Quantity	Average price	Total	Value
Tyre 56 x 26 Tractor	Light Bluish Gray	4	$0.81	$3.26	4 x $0.81 $3.26
Technic Linear Actuator Mini with Dark Bluish Gray Head and Orange Axle	Light Bluish Gray	1	$3.08	$3.08	1 x $3.08 $3.08
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge]	Light Bluish Gray	9	$0.21	$1.92	9 x $0.21 $1.92
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Bent (4 - 4) Thick	White	6	$0.29	$1.76	6 x $0.29 $1.76
Technic Beam 3 x 5 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Holes]	Black	2	$0.81	$1.63	2 x $0.81 $1.63
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots	Black	61	$0.03	$1.63	61 x $0.03 $1.63
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation	Light Bluish Gray	2	$0.79	$1.58	2 x $0.79 $1.58
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick	Black	6	$0.25	$1.52	6 x $0.25 $1.52
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle	Black	7	$0.20	$1.40	7 x $0.20 $1.40
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim	Light Bluish Gray	4	$0.32	$1.28	4 x $0.32 $1.28
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pins	Black	3	$0.43	$1.28	3 x $0.43 $1.28
Technic Beam Frame 5 x 7 with 3 x 5 Opening Thick	Light Bluish Gray	1	$1.07	$1.07	1 x $1.07 $1.07
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3 x 3 Bent with 4 Pins (Pin Ridges Along Part)	Light Bluish Gray	2	$0.45	$0.91	2 x $0.45 $0.91
Large Figure Weapon, Barrel with 2 Pin Holes and 3 Axle Holes	White	6	$0.15	$0.88	6 x $0.15 $0.88
Technic Beam 2 x 3 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Hole]	Dark Bluish Gray	1	$0.88	$0.88	1 x $0.88 $0.88
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot	Blue	33	$0.03	$0.88	33 x $0.03 $0.88
Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered with Square Front Cutout	Trans-Black	1	$0.87	$0.87	1 x $0.87 $0.87
Technic Beam 2 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick	White	5	$0.17	$0.87	5 x $0.17 $0.87
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick	Light Bluish Gray	10	$0.08	$0.80	10 x $0.08 $0.80
Technic Knob Wheel 45° Offset	Light Bluish Gray	1	$0.80	$0.80	1 x $0.80 $0.80
Technic Panel Curved and Bent 6 x 3	Reddish Orange	6	$0.12	$0.72	6 x $0.12 $0.72
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]	Light Bluish Gray	10	$0.07	$0.67	10 x $0.07 $0.67
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple	Black	10	$0.07	$0.67	10 x $0.07 $0.67
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick	Dark Bluish Gray	5	$0.13	$0.67	5 x $0.13 $0.67
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole	White	7	$0.09	$0.65	7 x $0.09 $0.65
Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Cutouts	Dark Bluish Gray	2	$0.32	$0.64	2 x $0.32 $0.64
Technic Gear 20 Tooth with Axle Hole [+ Opening]	Dark Azure	1	$0.64	$0.64	1 x $0.64 $0.64
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick	Black	5	$0.12	$0.60	5 x $0.12 $0.60
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction	Red	15	$0.04	$0.60	15 x $0.04 $0.60
Brick Special 1 x 6 x 4 with 4 Pin Holes and Opening	Reddish Orange	2	$0.29	$0.59	2 x $0.29 $0.59
Technic Connector Beam 3 x 3	Black	1	$0.56	$0.56	1 x $0.56 $0.56
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1	White	8	$0.07	$0.53	8 x $0.07 $0.53
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole	White	5	$0.11	$0.53	5 x $0.11 $0.53
Technic Panel Curved 5 x 7 Parallelogram Right	White	1	$0.52	$0.52	1 x $0.52 $0.52
Technic Panel Curved 5 x 7 Parallelogram Left	White	1	$0.51	$0.51	1 x $0.51 $0.51
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins (Squared Holes)	Light Bluish Gray	5	$0.09	$0.47	5 x $0.09 $0.47
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]	White	5	$0.09	$0.47	5 x $0.09 $0.47
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles	White	2	$0.23	$0.45	2 x $0.23 $0.45
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise	Blue	17	$0.03	$0.45	17 x $0.03 $0.45
Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly]	Light Bluish Gray	1	$0.44	$0.44	1 x $0.44 $0.44
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular	Light Bluish Gray	10	$0.04	$0.40	10 x $0.04 $0.40
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle	Black	10	$0.04	$0.40	10 x $0.04 $0.40
Technic Pin 1/2 with Anti-Stud	Bright Green	2	$0.19	$0.37	2 x $0.19 $0.37
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick	Black	9	$0.04	$0.36	9 x $0.04 $0.36
Technic Bush	Red	13	$0.03	$0.35	13 x $0.03 $0.35
Technic Axle 7	Yellow	5	$0.07	$0.33	5 x $0.07 $0.33
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°	Dark Bluish Gray	2	$0.16	$0.32	2 x $0.16 $0.32
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes]	Black	2	$0.16	$0.32	2 x $0.16 $0.32
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick	Black	2	$0.15	$0.29	2 x $0.15 $0.29
Bar 1 x 3 (Radio Handle, Phone Handset)	Dark Bluish Gray	1	$0.29	$0.29	1 x $0.29 $0.29
Technic Axle 5	Light Bluish Gray	7	$0.04	$0.28	7 x $0.04 $0.28
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Trans-Clear	5	$0.05	$0.27	5 x $0.05 $0.27
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick	Yellow	5	$0.05	$0.27	5 x $0.05 $0.27
Technic Disc 3 x 3	Light Bluish Gray	2	$0.13	$0.27	2 x $0.13 $0.27
Technic Panel Fairing #10 Medium Triangle Smooth	Reddish Orange	1	$0.25	$0.25	1 x $0.25 $0.25
Technic Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side B	White	1	$0.24	$0.24	1 x $0.24 $0.24
Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape Thick	Black	3	$0.08	$0.24	3 x $0.08 $0.24
Technic Driving Ring Connector Smooth [2 rounded and 2 flat side walls]	Light Bluish Gray	3	$0.08	$0.24	3 x $0.08 $0.24
Plate 2 x 3	Black	3	$0.08	$0.24	3 x $0.08 $0.24
Technic Panel Fairing #9 Medium Triangle Smooth	Reddish Orange	1	$0.24	$0.24	1 x $0.24 $0.24
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Bacteria Print	Trans-Clear	2	$0.12	$0.24	2 x $0.12 $0.24
Technic Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long, Side A	White	1	$0.23	$0.23	1 x $0.23 $0.23
Technic Steering Wheel Pilot's Yoke [Closed Top]	Dark Bluish Gray	1	$0.21	$0.21	1 x $0.21 $0.21
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Small Squared Pin Holes]	Light Bluish Gray	2	$0.11	$0.21	2 x $0.11 $0.21
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector	Light Bluish Gray	2	$0.11	$0.21	2 x $0.11 $0.21
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick	White	2	$0.09	$0.19	2 x $0.09 $0.19
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	White	3	$0.05	$0.16	3 x $0.05 $0.16
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle)	Light Bluish Gray	3	$0.05	$0.16	3 x $0.05 $0.16
Tile 2 x 3	White	1	$0.16	$0.16	1 x $0.16 $0.16
Technic Axle 2 Notched	Red	6	$0.03	$0.16	6 x $0.03 $0.16
Technic Axle 4 with Stop	Dark Bluish Gray	6	$0.03	$0.16	6 x $0.03 $0.16
Technic Axle 3	Yellow	6	$0.03	$0.16	6 x $0.03 $0.16
Technic Axle 4	Red	4	$0.04	$0.16	4 x $0.04 $0.16
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced	Yellow	6	$0.03	$0.16	6 x $0.03 $0.16
Equipment Metal Detector, no Stud on Search Head	Black	1	$0.15	$0.15	1 x $0.15 $0.15
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B	White	1	$0.15	$0.15	1 x $0.15 $0.15
Technic Panel Curved and Bent 6 x 3	Blue	1	$0.15	$0.15	1 x $0.15 $0.15
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A	White	1	$0.13	$0.13	1 x $0.13 $0.13
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)	Blue	3	$0.04	$0.12	3 x $0.04 $0.12
Technic Axle 5 with Stop	Reddish Brown	3	$0.04	$0.12	3 x $0.04 $0.12
Technic Knob Wheel	Yellow	1	$0.11	$0.11	1 x $0.11 $0.11
Technic Driving Ring Connector Smooth [2 rounded and 2 flat side walls]	Red	1	$0.11	$0.11	1 x $0.11 $0.11
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole]	Light Bluish Gray	4	$0.03	$0.11	4 x $0.03 $0.11
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel	Black	1	$0.08	$0.08	1 x $0.08 $0.08
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole	Blue	1	$0.08	$0.08	1 x $0.08 $0.08
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes	Dark Bluish Gray	2	$0.04	$0.08	2 x $0.04 $0.08
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise	Tan	2	$0.04	$0.08	2 x $0.04 $0.08
Technic Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 [Two Holes On Top]	Black	2	$0.04	$0.08	2 x $0.04 $0.08
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle	Red	3	$0.03	$0.08	3 x $0.03 $0.08
Lever Small Base with Black Lever	Black	2	$0.04	$0.08	2 x $0.04 $0.08
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball - Round Pin Hole	Red	3	$0.03	$0.08	3 x $0.03 $0.08
Technic Axle 3 with Stop	Reddish Brown	2	$0.04	$0.08	2 x $0.04 $0.08
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder	Black	1	$0.07	$0.07	1 x $0.07 $0.07
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin	Red	1	$0.07	$0.07	1 x $0.07 $0.07
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip]	Light Bluish Gray	1	$0.05	$0.05	1 x $0.05 $0.05
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes	Black	1	$0.05	$0.05	1 x $0.05 $0.05
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]	Light Bluish Gray	1	$0.05	$0.05	1 x $0.05 $0.05
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals	Lime	2	$0.03	$0.05	2 x $0.03 $0.05
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)	White	1	$0.04	$0.04	1 x $0.04 $0.04

Missing pricing information on the following items.

Part		Color	Quantity
	Sticker Sheet for Set 42178-1	[No Color/Any Color]	1

Compare the value of buying Surface Space Loader as a complete set versus the total value of all parts individually.

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Ratio: what the parts sell for, over what the set sells for. Above 1× the parts are worth more than the set.

New · 6 months ?

Set ? · parts $46.02

Used · 6 months ?

Set ? · parts $33.56

Brick Owl

New · Current 1.64×

Set $38.30 · parts $62.77

New · 6 months 2.18×

Set $23.10 · parts $50.28

New · 1 year 2.19×

Set $23.10 · parts $50.49

Used · Current 2.28×

Set $23.34 · parts $53.27

Items sold, 6 months, new, both marketplaces 1

BrickLink
Condition	Timespan	Avg price	Items sold	Inventory value	Ratio
New	6 months	?	?	$46.02	?
Used	6 months	?	?	$33.56	?

Brick Owl
Condition	Timespan	Avg price	Inventory value	Ratio
New	Current	$38.30	$62.77	1.64
	6 months	$23.10	$50.28	2.18
	1 year	$23.10	$50.49	2.19
Used	Current	$23.34	$53.27	2.28

Combined 6 Month Sales Volume (New)
Total items sold	1

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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