Invade or Defend?
The Hive Crawler is here!

Join the Galaxy Squad and battle the alien Mantizoid in this epic 559-piece set from 2013!

🏛 Galaxy Squad
Set #70708

Hive Crawler

The Hive Crawler is a standout set in the Galaxy Squad theme.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for sci-fi fans and LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy unique creature designs ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 559 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the Hive Crawler's menacing design and unique insectoid features, but some find the color scheme a bit repetitive and the build somewhat fragile in certain areas.

MSRP
$69.99
Best Price
$91.91
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📝 Our Take

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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🧱 Building Experience

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559
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Intricate leg mechanisms that allow for realistic crawling motion
  • Use of Technic elements to create a robust and functional structure
  • Detailed cockpit and weapon systems for enhanced playability
  • Imposing size and menacing appearance make it a striking display piece

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Hive Crawler, being a retired set from the Galaxy Squad theme, has decent investment potential. Its unique design and the relative obscurity of the theme contribute to its desirability among collectors. The rising price trend indicates growing demand. However, its investment performance depends on the continued interest in niche LEGO themes and the condition of the set. While not a guaranteed home run, it's likely to appreciate modestly over time, especially if kept sealed.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other sets in the Galaxy Squad theme, the Hive Crawler stands out due to its unique insectoid design and larger size. While sets like the Crater Creeper (70706-1) offer similar alien adversaries, the Hive Crawler provides a more imposing and complex build. Collectors might prefer this set for its display value and distinctive appearance.

3 Minifigures Included

The Mantizoid minifigure is unique to this set, adding collectible value. Billy Starbeam and the Red Robot are also included, providing a balanced team for play.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 155 unique parts • 522 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Lime
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 White
Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 11203 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Olive Green
Tool Saw with Handle and Tooth Tool Saw with Han...
Part #: 11601 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 White
Pod, Round, Half, Alien 2 x 4 x 2 Pod, Round, Half,...
Part #: 13754 Trans-Dark Pink
Creature, Insectoid with Dark Red Eyes Print Creature, Insecto...
Part #: 13757pr0001 Olive Green
Sticker Sheet for Set 70708-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 14278 [No Color/Any Color]
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Lime
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 Red
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Clear
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2476a Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
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-Clear
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2730 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2730 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 10× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 14× Black
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel Tire Technic Wedge Bel...
Part #: 2815 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2817 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Reddish Brown
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Olive Green
Handlebars Handlebars
Part #: 30031 Black
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Tan
Headwear Accessory Plume / Feathers with Pin Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 30126 Trans-Neon Green
Equipment Binoculars Equipment Binoculars
Part #: 30162 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Lime
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 10× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Olive Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Lime
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Tan
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b Pearl Gold
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Lime
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Lime
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Dark Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Round Pin Holes Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30526 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 10× Dark Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Light Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Lime
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 2 with 3 Hexagons, Spaceship and Alien Characters Print Tile 2 x 2 with 3...
Part #: 3068bpr0199 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Lime
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Dark Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Link 1 x 6 without Stoppers Technic Link 1 x ...
Part #: 32005a Black
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32014 10× Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32015 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 14 [13 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32018 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 14 [13 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32018 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 4 x 6...
Part #: 32059 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 11× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064b Dark Red
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Lime
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32192 Lime
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32250 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32271 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 Tan
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Lime
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Tan
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Tan
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Lime
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Red
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 10× 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 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 10× Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Black
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark Seat / Chair 2 x ...
Part #: 4079b Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Open Insect Mouth Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150pr9009 Lime
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Dark Red
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside] Technic Tooth 1 x...
Part #: 41669 Trans-Red
Wedge Curved 8 x 3 x 2 Open Right Wedge Curved 8 x ...
Part #: 41749 Dark Red
Wedge Curved 8 x 3 x 2 Open Left Wedge Curved 8 x ...
Part #: 41750 Dark Red
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 White
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 White
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley] Technic Wedge Bel...
Part #: 4185 Lime
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Inverted Brick Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 42023 Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove Wheel 11 x 8 with...
Part #: 42610 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Lime
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Lime
Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 Ball Turret Socket Base Cylinder Hemisphe...
Part #: 44358 Lime
Dome Hemisphere 3 x 3 Ball Turret Dome Hemisphere 3...
Part #: 44359 Dark Red
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Studs Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 44375b Lime
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 44568 Dark Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Curved 2 x 3 x 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End Wedge Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47456 White
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Lime
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Pearl Gold
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Dark Red
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Dual 2 Fingers and White Compound Eye Print Windscreen 6 x 6 ...
Part #: 50747pr0007 Trans-Red
Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 Engine / Air Scoo...
Part #: 50943 Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Tan
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3 x 3 Bent with 4 Pins (Pin Ridges Across Part) Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 55615 Light Bluish Gray
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 Olive Green
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Dark Red
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 White
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Angled Tubes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61072 Black
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Lime
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 Trans-Light Blue
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Dark Red
Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 62743 White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Black
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) Technic Axle 1.5 ...
Part #: 6553 Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Technic Rubber Belt Medium [24mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Technic Rubber Be...
Part #: 85544 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Lime
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 White
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 Black
Brick Round Corner 3 x 3 x 2 Dome Top Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 88293 Lime
Large Figure Weapon Claw, Half Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 92217 Pearl Titanium
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 White
Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Handle Windscreen 6 x 2 ...
Part #: 92474 Trans-Clear
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 92907 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [Original Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 92946 Dark Bluish Gray
Cylinder 3 x 6 x 2 2/3 Horizontal Solid Studs Cylinder 3 x 6 x ...
Part #: 93168 Dark Red
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 Black
Brick Round Corner 6 x 6 with 33° Slope and Facet Cutout Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 95188 10× Lime
Weapon Gun / Pistol Two Barrel, 10 Ribs Weapon Gun / Pist...
Part #: 95199 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Pearl Gold
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 Dark Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of Technic parts, useful for MOC builders looking to create complex mechanisms. The lime green and dark red elements add a distinctive color palette.

🛒 Where to Buy

eBay
✓ In Stock
$91.91
StockX
✓ In Stock
$128.00
Bricklink
✓ In Stock
$136.50
Amazon

💎 Notable Parts

Lime Brick Round Corner 6 x 6 with 33° Slope and Facet Cutout (10x) $2.50
Olive Green Plate 1 x 2 (7x) $0.70
Dark Red Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 (10x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.70

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Giant mech suit for Billy Starbeam
🌳 Alien jungle diorama with integrated Hive Crawler elements
🚗 Heavily armored off-road vehicle

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Charts Inventory Statistics

155
Unique Parts
522
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1