How many pieces are in the Crater Cruiser?

Crater Cruiser contains 183 pieces.

When was the Crater Cruiser released?

Crater Cruiser was released in 1995.

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🏛 Unitron

Set #1787

Crater Cruiser

Crater Cruiser is a quintessential mid-90s Space classic that captures the adventurous spirit of the legendary Unitron subtheme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for retro LEGO enthusiasts and fans of 90s Classic Space
Build: 183 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $17.99 list price · 9.8¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 42 ratings

Collectors adore the charming 90s aesthetic and striking trans-neon green highlights, though the high secondary market price makes it a luxury purchase for nostalgia seekers.

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📝 Our Take

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Crater Cruiser is a quintessential mid-90s Space classic that captures the adventurous spirit of the legendary Unitron subtheme. Released in 1995, this 183-piece rover comes packed with the iconic magnetic crane elements, trans-neon green canopies, and rugged wheel configurations that defined an entire era of cosmic exploration.

This set is perfect for nostalgic retro-space collectors and fans of classic LEGO engineering. The build offers a fun, straightforward trip down memory lane, while its distinct lunar-cruising aesthetic and dual astronaut crew make it an absolute standout on a display shelf.

Skip this if you are hunting for modern building techniques or high piece-to-price value in today's secondary market. With current prices hovering around $295 due to its rarity, budget-conscious builders might prefer modern LEGO City Space alternatives.

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🧱 Building Experience

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183

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Classic chassis construction utilizing mixed small, medium, and large tires for lunar traversal
Integration of the distinctive Unitron trans-neon green radar dishes and whips
Includes a bonus build for a small hovering spacecraft
Features two classic Unitron astronauts with printed spacesuits

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⏳ Retired

The Crater Cruiser is a stellar performer on the secondary market, currently commanding around $295 despite its modest 183-piece count and original $17.99 MSRP. As a key representative of the short-lived Unitron theme from 1995, nostalgia-driven demand from adult collectors is exceptionally high. The scarcity of complete sets with intact trans-neon green elements and pristine minifigures ensures strong, steady appreciation over time.

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📖 About This Set

Small, medium and large tires make this the best space mobile ever for cruising up and down the treacherous slopes of lunar craters. Comes with enough pieces to build a small spacecraft to hover overhead or check out the next galaxy! Two astronauts included.

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other mid-90s themes like Ice Planet 2002 or Spyrius, Unitron stands out for its unique magnet and crane play features. While sets like the Deep Freeze Defender get more mainstream attention, the Crater Cruiser remains a charming and compact entry point into one of LEGO's rarest space subthemes.

2 Minifigures Included

Includes two classic Unitron astronauts featuring iconic printed spacesuits and helmets, which are highly sought after by vintage space collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 183
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 65 unique parts, 171 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Light Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Light Gray

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 6× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 2452 1× Black

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Light Gray

Windscreen 10 x 4...

Part #: 2507 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 2515 2× Black

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 4× Trans-Neon Green

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 2593 2× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Black

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Light Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with B...

Part #: 3068bpr0059 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Blue

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Blue

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 6× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747a 5× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× Light Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Light Gray

Cone 4 x 4 x 2, A...

Part #: 3943b 1× Black

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 2× Black

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Light Gray

Engine, Strakes, ...

Part #: 4229 2× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4275b 2× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276b 2× Black

Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

Part #: 4285b 1× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 2× Blue

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 2× Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 4531 2× Light Gray

Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 4531 1× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 6× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4591 1× Black

Bracket 8 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 4732 1× Blue

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 4× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 4856a 1× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 4859 2× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 4859 1× Light Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 1× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 4× Black

Wedge Plate 8 x 8...

Part #: 6104 1× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 1× Black

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× Blue

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 6118 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 10× Trans-Neon Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Dark Blue

An excellent reservoir of classic 90s space elements, most notably the glowing trans-neon green plates, cones, and printed control panels.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Neon Green Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (10x) $3.00

Black Tile 2 x 2 with Blue Screen, Silver and Red Panel Print (2x) $5.00

Trans-Neon Green Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] (6x) $2.50

Trans-Neon Green Antenna 8H Whip (4x) $4.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$14.50

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Expanded lunar base rovers and heavy-duty planetary mining transports

🤖 Classic space drone stations utilizing the trans-neon green antenna and dish parts

🚗 Multi-axle Unitron pursuit vehicles inspired by 90s space aesthetics

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers offer neutral reviews of the Crater Cruiser (1787-1). Channels like 'For Bricks and Giggles' and 'Tie The Lego Guy' showcase the set without strong positive or negative opinions, typical of retrospective reviews.

LEGO® Space Unitron Set 1789 Star Hawk II (1995) Review

For Bricks and Giggles • 2.6K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

'Tie The Lego Guy' features the set in an 'OLD SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS' episode, indicating a focus on vintage LEGO themes. 'For Bricks and Giggles' presents a standard review format, including speed builds.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

1 video

LEGO® Space Unitron Set 1789 Star Hawk II (1995) Review

For Bricks and Giggles

2.6K views Review

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

183

Official Piece Count

171

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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