Surface Space Loader

Surface Space Loader (42178-1) is a set in the Technic theme, released in 2024. It has 435 pieces.

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Number:42178-1
Released:March 2024
Pieces:435
Box size:28.2 × 26.2 × 7.6 cm
Theme:Technic

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LEGO planned to retire this set in December 2025.

Product details

Number: 42178-1
Name: Surface Space Loader
Theme: Technic
Released: March 2024
Launched: March 2024
Retired: December 2025 in the United States
Pieces: 435
RRP: ≈ 31.59 USD (44.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 39.28 USD (34.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 39.59 USD (29.99 GBP) (United Kingdom)34.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.073 USD (0.103 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.090 USD (0.080 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.091 USD (0.069 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.080 USD (United States)

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Best price ever≈ 33.38 USD (29.99 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 10/29/2026

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Sources idee+spiel: 44 · BRICKMO: 4 · Baustein Store: 4

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idee+spiel Sealed · gross · seen 11/3/2026

≈ 33.53 USD (29.99 EUR)

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BRICKMO Sealed · gross · seen 11/6/2026

≈ 39.02 USD (34.95 EUR)

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Baustein Store Sealed · gross · seen 11/6/2026

≈ 39.07 USD (34.99 EUR)

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Canada ≈ 31.59 USD (44.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available 12/21/2023 to 12/3/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

Germany ≈ 39.28 USD (34.99 EUR) gross Available 12/21/2023 to 12/24/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 39.59 USD (29.99 GBP) gross Available 12/21/2023 to 12/1/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 34.99 USD net Available 12/21/2023 to 12/9/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

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Parts in this set

111 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Sticker Sheet for Set 42178-1

Sticker Sheet for Set 42178-1 10105334· [No Color/Any Color]

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Catalogue image of the part Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered with Square Front Cutout

Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered with Square Front Cutout 10312· Trans-Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214· Red

×3

Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B

Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B 11946· White

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A

Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A 11947· White

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam 3 x 5 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Holes]

Technic Beam 3 x 5 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Holes] 14720· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder

Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder 14769· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle 5 with Stop

Technic Axle 5 with Stop 15462· Reddish Brown

×3

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573· White

×1

Catalogue image of the part Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Cutouts

Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Cutouts 1750· Dark Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle 18651· Black

×10

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]

Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] 18654· Light Bluish Gray

×8

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle 22961· Black

×7

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pins

Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pins 2393· Black

×3

Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Fairing #9 Medium Triangle Smooth

Technic Panel Fairing #9 Medium Triangle Smooth 2395· Reddish Orange

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Fairing #10 Medium Triangle Smooth

Technic Panel Fairing #10 Medium Triangle Smooth 2403· Reddish Orange

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