How many pieces are in the Crater Creeper?

Crater Creeper contains 171 pieces.

What age is the Crater Creeper recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-14.

When was the Crater Creeper released?

Crater Creeper was released in 2013.

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No. 70706

Galaxy Squad

Crater Creeper

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

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Jun 2013 to Dec 2013

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Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Kids and space enthusiasts looking for a quick and fun build.
Build: 171 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost: Budget Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating

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.

📝 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

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171

Pieces

⏱

1.5h

Estimated Build Time

📊

Beginner

Difficulty

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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

Retired

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

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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

Chuck Stonebreaker

5 parts

Alien Buggoid, Olive Green

3 parts

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.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 171
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 65 unique parts, 165 pieces
Minifigures: 2

LEGO counts 171 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 173, including the 8 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

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.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Large Figure Weapon Blade, Angled (8x)

Lime Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End (7x)

Trans-Dark Pink Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (6x)

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Create a larger, more detailed alien vehicle

🤖 Design a mech suit for the Alien Buggoid minifigure

🌳 Build a small alien landscape diorama

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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 summary

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.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive: 0
Mixed: 9
Critical: 0

BlockTalk analysis

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk 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.