LEGO 1785 Introducing Crater Critters: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	1785
Release year	1995
Piece count	146
Minifigures	0
Theme	Space
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1785 Introducing Crater Critters, released in 1995 as part of the Space line, has 146 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 66 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 1785

The inventory of set 1785 lists 146 pieces, spare parts excluded: 66 different lots (one shape in one color) for 53 part shapes.

Colors of set 1785

Main color: black, making up 42% of the parts, followed by light gray (31%) and red (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	62	42%
Light Gray	45	31%
Red	18	12%
Blue	15	10%
Trans-Neon Green	6	4.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	34	23%
Bricks Sloped	20	14%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	18	12%
Plates Wedged	13	8.9%
Plates Special	13	8.9%
Plates	11	7.5%

Most common parts in set 1785

Part	Color	Quantity
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers and Hollow Studs 4276b	Blue	6
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Black	5
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Black	4
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Light Gray	4
Hinge Bar 2.5L with 2 and 3 Fingers on Ends (Pantograph Shoe Holder) 2923	Black	4
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673	Light Gray	4
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex 3676	Light Gray	4
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Light Gray	4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] 4275b	Blue	4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] 4275b	Black	4

49 of the 53 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 1785 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 1785 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1785 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
1793 Space Station Zenon	34%	352	1995
6975 Alien Avenger	26%	371	1997

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1785 within its line

With 146 pieces, set 1785 ranks #58 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #49.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1785 Introducing Crater Critters have?

LEGO set 1785 Introducing Crater Critters has 146 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 1785 released?

Set 1785 Introducing Crater Critters was released in 1995 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1785?

LEGO set 1785 Introducing Crater Critters does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1785?

The instructions for LEGO set 1785 Introducing Crater Critters can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1785.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1785?

Black, with 62 out of 146 pieces, or 42%. Next come light gray (31%) and red (12%).

How many different parts does set 1785 contain?

Set 1785 has 66 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 53 part shapes. Most common part: Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers and Hollow Studs in blue, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 1785 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1785?

Set 1793 Space Station Zenon, released in 1995: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.