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LEGO - Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 Space Toy Set 42178
Average customer rating
4.4
(16 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16 reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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78%of customers recommend this product.
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7 out of
9)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 Space Toy Set 42178
Customer Rating
5
Inmaginative set
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: quynht23_255
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The LEGO Surface Space Loader is a fun, imaginative set that hits the sweet spot for young builders and LEGO space fans. It’s compact, creative, and affordable — a perfect little launch into the LEGO galaxy!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: ProfessorGladTortoise102
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is cool looking model but I've never been more disappointed in the fit/finish of a Lego product. The front wheels touch the adjacent pieces so much they don't spin, so you can't roll it around. The mud flap parts that attach to the wheel hub also hardly fit and pop off the wheels at the slightest touch. It's so bad I was convinced we must have made a mistake but I've taken it apart twice and can't find any errors.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Katie, LEGO® Customer Service, May 19, 2025
Thanks for letting us know you're having trouble with the wheels of your Surface Space Loader LT78. It must be disappointing to rebuild and experience the same issue. If you get in touch with us at LEGO.build/Service-BV we'll be happy to help troubleshoot your build!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Ms.MintySocks
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love seeing Technic models outside the existing world of vehicles. I enjoyed building this and the play functions really bring it to life. Twisting a rear rod makes it "perk up", almost like a pet. It is steerable from the back, so you can watch it drive over obstacles. Love the tiny Petri dish with "life" sample.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: DoctorDivineApricot
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really enjoy this set. It is a well put together set all around. The size, the playability, the amount of time and work to put it together, all just right. As someone who has been building LEGO since the 70s, this is one of my all time favorite smaller builds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Blast to build, wish it could pick up the cargo
on December 27, 2024
Posted by: Cap'nBrick
This vehicle was so much fun to build. Very clear instructions and zoomed in diagrams on every confusing step. My favorite thing about this model was the mechanism that lifted the cockpit and shortened the wheel base. I will definitely be using something like this in my own designs in the future.
My biggest personal beef with this model was that it comes with a hazardous material type cargo container and an arm that seems like it would pick up and carry said container, but it doesn't work. You cants pick it up using just the arms of the vehicle, and the container itself will not sit comfortably anywhere on the vehicle.
One thing I wish that Lego would make an effort toward is making these types of models (cars likewise) able to easily be converted to RC vehicles using Lego motors and battery boxes. Attaching a small motor to the back of this model made moving the wheel base much easier and more enjoyable to watch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Perfect gift
on December 23, 2024
Posted by: daniellew354_5147
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My daughter used this for a perfect white elephant gift for her classroom. She made a peer so happy to get this gift. They couldn’t wait to go home and build it!!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Fun Lego set
on September 20, 2024
Posted by: rasheas
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son and I had so much fun putting this Lego set together. It was easy to follow directions but it took time to get everything lot together correctly which was fun. It is now a fun toy that he can play with and it seems like it will last a long time. We love lego sets.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Lego strikes again!
on September 19, 2024
Posted by: christinaa249
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Lego Surface Space Loader was so fun to put together! I didn't get a chance to take a picture because my grandson loved it so much that he took it back to his house. Easy to follow the directions, great price, and as all Lego sets it was fun to put together. Love Legos!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO