No. 70708
Galaxy Squad
The Hive Crawler is a standout set in the Galaxy Squad theme.
On sale Jun 2013 to Dec 2013
Before you buy
The Hive Crawler is a standout set in the Galaxy Squad theme. Its unique insectoid design and imposing presence make it a memorable build, capturing the essence of the alien threat faced by the Galaxy Squad.
This set is perfect for fans of sci-fi themes and collectors looking for something different. The build offers a good balance of complexity and playability, making it enjoyable for both display and imaginative scenarios.
Skip this if you prefer more traditional vehicle designs or are not a fan of the insectoid aesthetic. Consider other Galaxy Squad sets with more conventional spacecraft, or explore other sci-fi themes like Space Police for a different building experience.
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Stop the Hive Crawler from laying eggs and save the galaxy!
The alien mantizoid is on a mission across the galaxy in the creepy Hive Crawler with moving legs. Stop it from laying insectoid eggs and spreading the alien threat! Deploy Galaxy Squad red team leader Billy Starbeam and his robot sidekick in the split-function hero speedster! Dodge the double-rotating venom guns, razor-sharp legs and pinching mouth! Then launch a deadly double attack by splitting the hero speedster into a sky speeder for air assaults and a planet speeder for ground combat. Don’t let the insectoid eggs hatch! Includes 2 insectoids and 3 minifigures with weapons and accessories: red team leader Billy Starbeam, robot sidekick and an alien mantizoid.
• Includes 2 insectoids and 3 minifigures with weapons: red team leader Billy Starbeam, robot sidekick with jetpack and an alien mantizoid
• Features an egg launcher, 2 hatching eggs containing 1 flying and 1 crawling insectoid, razor-sharp moving legs, rotating laser guns, a pinching mouth and an opening cockpit with space for a minifigure
• Hero speedster features detachable blasters and splits into a cool sky speeder and a planet speeder
• Weapons include 2 blasters and 4 blades
• Stop the Hive Crawler from launching the eggs and hatching the creepy insectoids!
• Activate the split function for double the fighting power!
• Push the Hive Crawler and make the legs move!
• Measures over 5" (14cm) high, 13" (34cm) long and 11" (30cm) wide
• Hero speedster measures over 1" (4cm) high, 6" (16cm) long and 3" (8cm) wide
• Sky speeder measures over 1" (3cm) high, 0.5" (2cm) long and 2" (7cm) wide
• Planet speeder measures over 1" (4cm) high, 5" (14cm) long and 1" (5cm) wide
LEGO counts 560 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 559, including the 16 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.
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From the community
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No Reddit discussions found for this set.
3.0/5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk summary
The Hive Crawler (70708) reviews are generally neutral, with reviewers like Blitzwinger simply showcasing the set's features. There's no strong consensus of positive or negative sentiment in the available reviews, indicating a mixed reception or a focus on objective presentation.
Based on 9 YouTube reviews
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3.0/5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk analysis
The Hive Crawler (70708) reviews are generally neutral, with reviewers like Blitzwinger simply showcasing the set's features. There's no strong consensus of positive or negative sentiment in the available reviews, indicating a mixed reception or a focus on objective presentation.
5 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk summary
Reviews from channels like JANG's LEGO Reviews offer independent, unscripted fan perspectives, but specific opinions on the set's merits are not detailed in the provided summaries. The reviews primarily serve as showcases or unboxings, such as Liam Carter's unboxing video, rather than in-depth critical analyses.
No Reddit reviews found
Community content: these reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.
4 booklets, as PDF
Inventory version 1
155 Unique Parts
560 Official Piece Count
543 Cataloged Inventory Pieces
3 Minifigures
21 Spare Parts
LEGO counts 560 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 559, including the 16 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.
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Matched on the parts and colors each set has in common with this one, with rare pieces counting for more than the plates every set has.
