How many pieces and minifigures does the Hive Crawler have?

The set has 559 pieces, 172 of them distinct parts, plus three minifigures.

Which faction does the set represent?

The Hive Crawler belongs to Galaxy Squad's alien insect faction and comes with correspondingly styled alien minifigures.

What stands out about the build?

Articulated legs and joints, plus a detailed head section, make the vehicle more posable than many flat spaceship models.

Galaxy Squad

Hive Crawler

Hive Crawler is a 2013 Galaxy Squad set with 559 pieces and three minifigures, built around an insect-like alien vehicle for the theme's alien faction.

Set number: 70708
Year: 2013
Pieces: 559
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Galaxy Squad
Different parts: 172

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 172

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (16)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Mantizoid fig-0070037 pieces × 1
Robot, Red with Neck Bracket fig-0070044 pieces × 1
Billy Starbeam fig-0070055 pieces × 1

Description

An insect-shaped alien vehicle

The Hive Crawler leans into the segmented, leg-based design typical of Galaxy Squad's alien faction, with lime green standing out clearly against black and the two grey tones used elsewhere on the model. That colour contrast gives it a more organic, slightly threatening look compared with the boxier, more technical vehicles built for the human faction in the same theme. At 559 pieces it counts among the larger Galaxy Squad vehicles, with enough parts to give the legs, head section and pincers individual points of articulation rather than a fixed pose.

Three minifigures, human and alien

The set includes three minifigures, among them alien figures with the insect-style heads and bodies typical of Galaxy Squad's enemy faction, alongside at least one human defender. That mix supports direct confrontation scenes, whether an ambush, a defensive stand or a chase between the two sides. For collectors focused specifically on the alien half of the theme, the Hive Crawler is one of the more interesting sets, since these insect-style figures do not appear in every Galaxy Squad release.

172 parts built for movement

172 of the 559 pieces are distinct parts, which is what lets the legs, joints and head section actually move rather than sitting as one fixed block. Alongside specialised leg segments, the set uses transparent pieces for the cockpit and weapon elements, plus smaller connector pieces for articulation. The black, grey and lime colour scheme stays consistent across the whole model. The full parts list on this page covers every part, colour and quantity, useful if a leg or joint piece needs replacing.

Useful parts for custom creature builds

Beyond the set itself, the Hive Crawler's insect-style pieces work well for custom creature or alien builds, doubling as legs, antennae or armour plating for an original monster design. Combined with lime and black parts from other Galaxy Squad sets, they can form the basis of a larger alien fleet or a standalone alien diorama. Anyone hunting for these specific parts can check exact colours and quantities in the parts list on this page.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the Hive Crawler have?: The set has 559 pieces, 172 of them distinct parts, plus three minifigures.
Which faction does the set represent?: The Hive Crawler belongs to Galaxy Squad's alien insect faction and comes with correspondingly styled alien minifigures.
What stands out about the build?: Articulated legs and joints, plus a detailed head section, make the vehicle more posable than many flat spaceship models.