How many pieces are in the Space Swarmer?

Space Swarmer contains 86 pieces.

What age is the Space Swarmer recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-14.

When was the Space Swarmer released?

Space Swarmer was released in 2013.

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No. 70700

Galaxy Squad

Space Swarmer

Space Swarmer is a quintessential slice of early 2010s LEGO sci-fi nostalgia.

Time on the shelf Retired

Released Jan 2013

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Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger builders or fans of classic 2010s sci-fi themes looking for a quick nostalgia hit.
Build: 86 pieces · about 0.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost: Budget Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 129 ratings

Fans love the charming bug-like design and fun faction clash, though some note it's a very quick build with limited play duration on its own.

📝 Our Take

Space Swarmer is a quintessential slice of early 2010s LEGO sci-fi nostalgia. As part of the fan-favorite Galaxy Squad theme from 2013, this pocket-sized set delivers aggressive bug-like aesthetics and clever faction play right out of the box.

This set is perfect for nostalgic sci-fi fans and young builders looking for quick, punchy play value. With a modest piece count, it goes together in minutes, offering a fun dynamic between the rogue Alien Buggoid and the plucky Galaxy Squad robot sidekick.

Skip this if you are looking for complex, modern building techniques or massive display footprints. At only 86 pieces, it's a micro-build that's best suited for dedicated theme completionists rather than advanced collectors.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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7-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Quick and satisfying build clocking in at under an hour
Features a fun grabber-mouth play feature on the alien craft
Includes neat accessories like the robot's jet pack and sonic gun
Compact size makes it an ideal desktop fidget or display toy

📖 About This Set

Zap the alien buggoid before he nabs the Galaxy Squad's robot!

The evil alien buggoid is buzzing around in his Space Swarmer. Don't let him capture the Galaxy Squad robot sidekick with the ship’s grabber mouth! Help him to blast away from the buggoid's sonic gun with his jet pack! Get to safety, then aim and fire the blasters to stop that swarming space critter! Includes 2 minifigures with weapons: alien buggoid and robot sidekick with a jet pack.

Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons: alien buggoid and robot sidekick
Features grabber mouth, opening cockpit, moving wings and poseable legs
Also includes jet pack, alien sonic gun and a blaster
Dodge the Space Swarmer's grabber mouth!
Blast that bug!
Dodge the beams of the alien sonic gun!
Measures over 1" (4cm) high, 5" (14cm) long and 3" (10cm) wide

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Compared to larger Galaxy Squad sets like the Swarm Interceptor or Vermin Vaporizer, the Space Swarmer serves as an affordable impulse-buy entry point. While it lacks the transforming features of its bigger siblings, it captures the aggressive bug aesthetic perfectly at a fraction of the cost.

2 Minifigures Included

Robot, Dark Azure with Neck Bracket

4 parts

Alien Buggoid, Olive Green

3 parts

Includes two fun figures: an Olive Green Alien Buggoid and a Dark Azure Galaxy Squad Robot with a jet pack. Both figures bring great color variety and classic 2013 sci-fi charm to the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 86
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 36 unique parts, 79 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 7 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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A solid little parts pack featuring pops of bright Lime, Dark Red, and Trans-Dark Pink elements, alongside useful mechanical arms and scythe blades for custom builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] (7x)

Flat Silver Weapon Scythe / Crescent Blade Serrated with Bar (4x)

Trans-Dark Pink Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (4x)

Lime Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small (3x)

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Mecenary mechs or heavily armed autonomous defense drones utilizing the robot and clip parts

🚀 Micro-scale insectoid starfighters and alien swarm pods

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Building Instructions

2 booklets, as PDF

01 BI 3003/24 - 70700 V29 Download PDF
02 BI 3003/24 - 70700 V39 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

36 Unique Parts

86 Official Piece Count

79 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

2 Minifigures

7 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 7 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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