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product_id: 611990402
title: "Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 Building Set, Space Toy for Adventure, Construction, Exploration and Building, Gift for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift for 8 Year Old Boys & Girls, 42178"
brand: "lego"
price: "A$106"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Lego"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/611990402-technic-surface-space-loader-lt78-building-set-space-toy-adventure
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region: Australia
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# 3D LEGO Builder app integration 435-piece intricate build functional crane & steering Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 Building Set, Space Toy for Adventure, Construction, Exploration and Building, Gift for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift for 8 Year Old Boys & Girls, 42178

**Brand:** lego
**Price:** A$106
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Build Beyond Earth – Your Gateway to Galactic Creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 Building Set, Space Toy for Adventure, Construction, Exploration and Building, Gift for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift for 8 Year Old Boys & Girls, 42178 by lego
- **How much does it cost?** A$106 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/611990402-technic-surface-space-loader-lt78-building-set-space-toy-adventure)

## Best For

- lego enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lego brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Guided Digital Building:** Intuitive 3D instructions through the LEGO Builder app make assembly engaging and frustration-free.
- • **Expandable Space Adventures:** Connect with other LEGO space sets via the unique air-lock element for endless interstellar missions.
- • **Immersive Space Engineering:** Experience realistic space vehicle mechanics with steering, crane, and operator’s cab for hands-on exploration.
- • **Seamless Terrain Adaptability:** Designed to conquer alien landscapes, inspiring imaginative play across diverse planetary surfaces.
- • **Perfect Gift for Young Innovators:** A captivating 435-piece set ideal for 8+ year olds eager to build, explore, and create futuristic worlds.

## Overview

The LEGO Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 is a 435-piece space exploration set designed for kids 8 and up, featuring realistic steering, crane functions, and an operator’s cab. It includes a unique air-lock connector to link with other LEGO space models, supported by the LEGO Builder app’s interactive 3D instructions. This set blends engineering precision with imaginative play, making it a top-tier gift for budding space adventurers and builders.

## Description

Inspire kids to adventure into outer space with the LEGO Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 (42178) set. It makes a great birthday gift for 8 year olds 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 space gift 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. Contains 435 pieces.

Review: Great fun and good build ! - My son really enjoyed putting together the LEGO Technic Space Loader. The build was fun without being overly complicated, and it kept me engaged the whole way through. Once it was finished, I was impressed by how solid it feels and how well the moving parts work. The arm and lift mechanism are smooth and make it fun to play with, almost like you’re controlling a real machine. I also like the futuristic look of the design—it stands out on display but is also sturdy enough to handle plenty of play. It’s the kind of set that both kids and adults can appreciate: kids for the play features, and adults for the cool engineering details. Overall, I think it’s a great value for the price and definitely worth picking up if you enjoy LEGO Technic. It’s a unique build that looks great and is fun to use!
Review: Lego quality, easy to follow instructions - My son loved it

## Features

- Space vehicle for boys and girls – This space toy for exploration 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 birthday gift for 8 year olds who love building space vehicle toys
- Air lock connects to other models – A special space air-lock element lets kids connect other compatible space 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CGY2YLHG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,728 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #527 in Toy Building Sets |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (433) |
| Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
| Item model number | 6470659 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | LEGO |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 11.1 x 10.32 x 2.99 inches |
| Release date | March 1, 2024 |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun and good build !
*by S***R on September 1, 2025*

My son really enjoyed putting together the LEGO Technic Space Loader. The build was fun without being overly complicated, and it kept me engaged the whole way through. Once it was finished, I was impressed by how solid it feels and how well the moving parts work. The arm and lift mechanism are smooth and make it fun to play with, almost like you’re controlling a real machine. I also like the futuristic look of the design—it stands out on display but is also sturdy enough to handle plenty of play. It’s the kind of set that both kids and adults can appreciate: kids for the play features, and adults for the cool engineering details. Overall, I think it’s a great value for the price and definitely worth picking up if you enjoy LEGO Technic. It’s a unique build that looks great and is fun to use!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lego quality, easy to follow instructions
*by M***E on November 22, 2025*

My son loved it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Set
*by S***S on December 8, 2025*

It was a fun, quick set to put together.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-09*