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LEGO Space 70708 Hive Crawler

2013559 pieces3 minifigures

LEGO 70708 Hive Crawler

Specifications

Set number70708
Release year2013
Piece count559
Minifigures3
ThemeSpace
SubthemeGalaxy Squad
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 70708 Hive Crawler, released in 2013 as part of the Space line, has 559 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 186 different lots, across 20 colors.

Inventory of set 70708

The inventory of set 70708 lists 559 pieces, spare parts excluded: 186 different lots (one shape in one color) for 166 part shapes. The box also contains 21 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 70708

Main color: black, making up 20% of the parts, followed by lime (12%) and light bluish gray (11%).

ColorPartsShare
Black11320%
Lime6812%
Light Bluish Gray6211%
Dark Bluish Gray5810%
Dark Red488.6%
Tan366.4%
Dark Tan325.7%
Red295.2%
Olive Green234.1%
White193.4%
Other colors (10)7013%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates7814%
Technic Pins5710%
Plates Special498.8%
Technic Connectors386.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes325.7%
Technic Axles295.2%

Most common parts in set 70708

147 of the 166 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

Exclusive parts in set 70708

2 part shapes in set 70708 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 6 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Dual 2 Fingers and White Compound Eye Print 50747pr0007Trans-Red
Sticker Sheet for Set 70708-1 14278

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 70708 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 70708 within its line

With 559 pieces, set 70708 ranks #13 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #52. That is 2 times the average Space set size.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Mantizoid from set 70708MantizoidQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Robot, Red with Neck Bracket from set 70708Robot, Red with Neck BracketQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Billy Starbeam from set 70708Billy StarbeamQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 70708 Hive Crawler have?

LEGO set 70708 Hive Crawler has 559 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 70708 released?

Set 70708 Hive Crawler was released in 2013 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 70708?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70708 Hive Crawler: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 70708?

The instructions for LEGO set 70708 Hive Crawler can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70708.

What is the main color of LEGO set 70708?

Black, with 113 out of 559 pieces, or 20%. Next come lime (12%) and light bluish gray (11%).

How many different parts does set 70708 contain?

Set 70708 has 186 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 166 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 70708 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Dual 2 Fingers and White Compound Eye Print.

Set number70708
Release year2013
ThemeSpace
Piece count559
Minifigures3
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30