Defeat the Alien Buggoids!
With the Crater Creeper

Join the Galaxy Squad and roll into action with this 173-piece set from 2013. Includes 2 minifigures for intergalactic adventures!

🏛 Galaxy Squad
Set #70706

Crater Creeper

The Crater Creeper is a fun, albeit small, entry into the Galaxy Squad theme.

🏆 Best For: Kids and space enthusiasts looking for a quick and fun build. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 173 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★☆☆ 3.6 from 3 reviews

Fans appreciate the unique alien design and the playability of the hovercraft, but some find the set a bit small for the price. The minifigures are a highlight, especially the Alien Buggoid.

MSRP
$19.99
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$17.99
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📝 Our Take

The Crater Creeper is a fun, albeit small, entry into the Galaxy Squad theme. With its quirky alien design and cool hovercraft, it captures the spirit of classic space adventures.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and collectors of the Galaxy Squad theme. The build is straightforward and provides a good balance of playability and display.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex building experience or a large display piece. Consider other Galaxy Squad sets for more substantial builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
173
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
7-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and engaging build process
  • Fun SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques used for the hovercraft
  • Interesting use of Technic axles for the Crater Creeper's legs
  • Good balance between building the vehicle and the creature

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The Crater Creeper presents a modest investment opportunity. As a retired set from the Galaxy Squad theme, it benefits from the nostalgia factor among space fans. While not as highly sought after as some larger sets, its reasonable piece count and unique elements contribute to its potential for gradual appreciation. However, its smaller size and lower initial price point may limit significant returns. The rising price trend indicates growing interest, but careful monitoring of market fluctuations is advised.

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📖 About This Set

Stop the Crater Creeper with green team leader Chuck Stonebreaker!

Take Galaxy Squad green team leader Chuck Stonebreaker on a mission to exterminate the alien’s Crater Creeper! Jump into the hero hovercraft and chase after the bug-eyed buggoid in the Crater Creeper with insect legs, chomping jaws and flick missiles. Fire the hovercraft’s flick missiles, bring the Crater Creeper crashing to a halt and win the battle with the Galaxy Squad! Includes 2 minifigures with weapons: green team leader Chuck Stonebreaker and an alien buggoid.

 

• Includes 2 minifigures with weapons: green team leader Chuck Stonebreaker and an alien buggoid
• Features Crater Creeper and a hero hovercraft
• Crater Creeper features insect legs, chomping jaws and flick missiles
• Hovercraft features flick missiles
• Weapons include 2 blasters and a sonic gun
• Don’t get caught in the chomping jaws!
• Fire the missiles!
• Measures over 3" (8cm) high, 9" (24cm) long and 7" (20cm) wide
• Hero hovercraft measures over 1" (3cm) high, 1" (5cm) long and 1" (5cm) wide

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Galaxy Squad sets like the Eradicator Mech (70707-1), the Crater Creeper offers a smaller, more affordable entry point into the theme. While the Eradicator Mech provides a more complex build and imposing display piece, the Crater Creeper's simple charm and unique alien design make it a worthwhile addition for collectors. It's also a good alternative to other similarly priced space-themed sets, offering a distinct aesthetic.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes Chuck Stonebreaker and an Alien Buggoid, Olive Green. The Alien Buggoid is unique to the Galaxy Squad theme, adding to the set's collectibility.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 66 unique parts • 166 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Lime
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Gun Ray / Sci Fi - Rounded Heat Diffusers Weapon Gun Ray / ...
Part #: 13608 Flat Silver
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Clear
Plate 4 x 4 Corner Plate 4 x 4 Corner
Part #: 2639 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Dark Blue
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2817 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Lime
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Olive Green
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Open O Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 4, with 2 x 2 Brick with Top Pin and 1 x 2 Side Plates Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30592 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 Dark Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Dark Red
Technic Pin 3/4 Technic Pin 3/4
Part #: 32002 Tan
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32014 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32192 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Pin Semi-Reduced Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 33299b Black
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747b Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Tan
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3895 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Open Insect Mouth Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150pr9009 Lime
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside] Technic Tooth 1 x...
Part #: 41669 Trans-Red
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 Black
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Right, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41747 Lime
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Left, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41748 Lime
Windscreen 8 x 6 x 2 Curved Windscreen 8 x 6 ...
Part #: 41751 Trans-Red
Mudguard 2 x 4 with 2 x 2 Studs and Flared Wings Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...
Part #: 41854 White
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Black
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 3 x 2 - 2 x 2 [aka Space Seat] Bracket 3 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 4598 White
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 White
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Lime
Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 Engine / Air Scoo...
Part #: 50943 Dark Red
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Dark Green
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 Trans-Bright Green
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Dark Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Purple
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Dark Pink
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Pearl Gold
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 Black
Technic Rubber Belt Medium [24mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Technic Rubber Be...
Part #: 85544 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Hole and Dual Beam Extensions Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 85943 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Lime
Large Figure Weapon Blade, Angled Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 92221 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 4 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 93274 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Gun / Pistol Two Barrel, 10 Ribs Weapon Gun / Pist...
Part #: 95199 Dark Bluish Gray
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 14276 [No Color/Any Color]
The set features a good selection of Technic parts and curved lime green elements, useful for building vehicles and sci-fi creations. The trans-dark pink round plates add a nice touch of alien flair.

🛒 Where to Buy

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$17.99
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£17.99
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$18.99
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$19.99
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$19.99
LEGO (CA)
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$24.99
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💎 Notable Parts

Black Large Figure Weapon Blade, Angled (8x) $1.60
Lime Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End (7x) $1.40
Trans-Dark Pink Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (6x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.90

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Create a larger, more detailed alien vehicle
🤖 Design a mech suit for the Alien Buggoid minifigure
🌳 Build a small alien landscape diorama

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos
3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Crater Creeper (70706) reviews are generally neutral, focusing on unboxing and time-lapse builds. The set's features are showcased without strong positive or negative sentiments from reviewers like BricksNerd, MinifigMancave and LEGOSupremePlease.

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Reddit

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YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
0
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9
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BlockTalk AI Analysis

The LEGO Crater Creeper (70706) reviews are generally neutral, focusing on unboxing and time-lapse builds. The set's features are showcased without strong positive or negative sentiments from reviewers like BricksNerd, MinifigMancave and LEGOSupremePlease.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

BricksNerd's review details the set's 171 pieces and two minifigures, while other reviewers, such as MinifigMancave and LEGOSupremePlease, encourage viewers to like and subscribe, indicating a focus on growing their channels alongside reviewing the set.

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

📖 Building Instructions 2

Crater Creeper Instructions
BI 3004/48 - 70706 V29
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Crater Creeper Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

66
Unique Parts
166
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1