LEGO Set 1787 Crater Cruiser: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	1787
Release year	1995
Piece count	183
Minifigures	2
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Unitron
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1787 Crater Cruiser, released in 1995 as part of the Space line, has 183 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 93 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 1787

The inventory of set 1787 lists 183 pieces, spare parts excluded: 93 different lots (one shape in one color) for 73 part shapes.

Colors of set 1787

Main color: black, making up 44% of the parts, followed by light gray (22%) and trans-neon green (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	81	44%
Light Gray	41	22%
Trans-Neon Green	24	13%
Blue	19	10%
Trans-Dark Blue	10	5.5%
Yellow	6	3.3%
Dark Gray	2	1.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	34	19%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	21	11%
Bricks Sloped	18	9.8%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	14	7.7%
Plates Special	14	7.7%
Bricks	14	7.7%

Most common parts in set 1787

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	10
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Black	6
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673	Light Gray	6
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	Trans-Neon Green	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, No Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin 3747a	Black	5
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	4
Antenna 8H Whip 2569	Trans-Neon Green	4
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Black	4
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740	Trans-Neon Green	4
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019	Black	4

61 of the 73 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 1787 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 1787 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1787 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
1789 Star Hawk II	52%	293	1995
1793 Space Station Zenon	51%	352	1995
6975 Alien Avenger	33%	371	1997
2154 Robo Master	32%	363	1997
6982 Explorien Starship	30%	663	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 52%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1787 within its line

With 183 pieces, set 1787 ranks #54 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #43.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Damien Roux, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

UnitronQuantity : 1
Unitron ChiefQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1787 Crater Cruiser have?

LEGO set 1787 Crater Cruiser has 183 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 1787 released?

Set 1787 Crater Cruiser was released in 1995 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1787?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1787 Crater Cruiser: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1787?

The instructions for LEGO set 1787 Crater Cruiser can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1787.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1787?

Black, with 81 out of 183 pieces, or 44%. Next come light gray (22%) and trans-neon green (13%).

How many different parts does set 1787 contain?

Set 1787 has 93 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 73 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-neon green, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 1787 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 1787?

Set 1789 Star Hawk II, released in 1995: it supplies 52%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.