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LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 set 42178-1 box

LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178-1)

The Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178-1) is a LEGO Technic set that was released in December 2023 and retired in December 2025 with a shelf life of 2 years 10 days.

This LEGO set has 435 pieces and had a RRP of $34.99 (£29.99 / 34.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.08c (0.07p / 0.08€). Since it retired it has gone down in value by -36.7% and now has a value of $22.16 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Mar 24 $37.29 2
Apr 24 $33.74 1
May 24 $37.29 0
Jun 24 $40.84 1
Jul 24 $44.39 0
Aug 24 $47.94 0
Sep 24 $49.72 1
Oct 24 $31.96 1
Nov 24 $28.41 1
Dec 24 $31.96 1
Jan 25 $31.96 0
Feb 25 $31.96 0
Mar 25 $31.96 0
Apr 25 $31.96 0
May 25 $31.96 0
Jun 25 $31.96 0
Jul 25 $37.29 1
Aug 25 $35.51 0
Sep 25 $33.74 0
Oct 25 $31.96 0
Nov 25 $30.19 3
Dec 25 $31.96 8
Jan 26 $26.64 3
Feb 26 $24.86 2
Mar 26 $31.96 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 26 sales of the Surface Space Loader LT78 set since Mar 24. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

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Set details

Name: Surface Space Loader LT78

Theme: Technic

Set number: 42178-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 4 months

Pieces: 435

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Dec 21, 2023
UK Flag Dec 21, 2023
CA Flag Dec 21, 2023
EU Flag Dec 21, 2023
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2025
UK Flag Dec 31, 2025
CA Flag Dec 31, 2025
EU Flag Dec 31, 2025

Shelf life: 2 years, 1 month

RRP:
US Flag $34.99
GB Flag £29.99
EU Flag 34.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.080c
GB Flag 0.069p
EU Flag 0.080€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $22.16

Increase from RRP: -36.7%

Yearly ROI: -36.7%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Surface Space Loader LT78 has 435 pieces and is ranked 2743 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges

Stats

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2743rd biggest LEGO set ever made
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224th biggest LEGO Technic set
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8418th most valuable LEGO set
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461st most valuable LEGO Technic set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178-1) worth?

The LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 is currently worth $22.16 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $34.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78?

The LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178-1) contains 435 pieces, making it the 2743rd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 retired?

Yes, the LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 has been retired. It was retired in December 2025 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

When was the LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 released?

The LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178-1) was released in December 2023 as part of the Technic theme.

Is the LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Surface Space Loader LT78 has decreased in value by 36.7% from its original retail price.

Price data last updated: Mar 26

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