About Surface Space Loader LT78

LEGO 42178 Surface Space Loader LT78 is part of the LEGO Technic Space theme, contains 435 pieces. Its original US MSRP was $34.99. BrickPicker tracks live retailer pricing across Amazon, Walmart, Target and LEGO.com, eBay sold history, BrickLink part-out value, retirement forecasts and an investment score for Surface Space Loader LT78.

Answered live from BrickPicker’s market tracking, review analysis and retirement model — these update as the data does.

What is LEGO 42178 Surface Space Loader LT78 worth today?

BrickPicker currently values a sealed Surface Space Loader LT78 at $18.05, based on 23 eBay sales over the last 90 days. That is 48% below its original $34.99 US retail price. The full price history is on this page.

How has LEGO 42178 Surface Space Loader LT78 performed compared with its retail price?

It is still available at retail, and sealed examples currently trade around $18.05 versus a $34.99 MSRP. Retirement is usually the catalyst that moves a set's aftermarket price. BrickPicker subscribers get the full Max Profit analysis for this set, which weighs eBay sold trends, retirement timing, liquidity and reviewer sentiment into one verdict.

Is LEGO 42178 Surface Space Loader LT78 retired?

No, it is currently available at retail. BrickPicker tracks its availability across major US retailers daily.

How good is LEGO 42178 Surface Space Loader LT78 according to reviews?

Surface Space Loader LT78 holds a BrickScore of 72 (Recommended), the consensus of 6 expert reviews from 6 sources. Owners rate it 4.8/5 across 656 buyer ratings. Read the full review analysis →