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About this item
Highlights
- Interactive model – Inspire kids to build a representation of the Earth, Sun and Moon in orbit with this LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit building toy for kids aged 10 and up
- Educational space toy – Kids can turn the crank to see how the Earth and the Moon orbit around the Sun
- Includes months and moon phases – This solar system toy includes printed details, like the month and moon phases to help kids see how the Earth’s orbit affects our seasons. Perfect space room décor for boys and girls
- A space gift for kids – This set makes a fun birthday gift for 10 year olds who love planet toys and learning more about our solar system
- Intuitive instructions – The LEGO Builder app guides your youngster on an intuitive building adventure with tools that let them zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress
- Measurements – 526-piece set with a model measuring over 9 in. (24 cm) high, 12.5 in. (33 cm) long and 7 in. (18 cm) wide
Description
Curious kids aged 10+ will love learning more about our solar system with this LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179) space toy set for kids. The interactive set makes it easy to understand different concepts like the orbit of the Earth and the Moon, the Earth’s gravitational pull and how the rotations affect the seasons. Cool features include a crankshaft that boys and girls can turn to create the rotations. There are also printed months and moon phases to show the progress of the Earth, Sun and Moon throughout the year. This set makes a great birthday gift for 10 years old kids who love planet toys. Perfect space room décor for boys and girls. Check out more space gifts (sold separately) in the LEGO Technic range. LEGO Technic building toys for kids include true-to-life details that introduce young LEGO builders to engineering through imaginative play. Give your youngster an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress. Contains 526 pieces.
Number of Pieces: 526
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Assembled Dimensions: 10.31 Inches (H) x 15.04 Inches (W) x 3.7 Inches (D)
Model #: 42179
Educational Focus: Sensory Development, Fine Motor Skills, Creative Thinking, Gross Motor Skills, Creativity
Theme: Vehicles and Transportation
Includes: Toy Building Components
Industry or Government Certifications: CPSIA Certified
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
Street Date: December 28, 2023
TCIN: 89144352
UPC: 673419389211
Item Number (DPCI): 204-00-1222
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.7 inches length x 15.04 inches width x 3.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.271 pounds
Return details
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Q: Does it need batteries?
submitted by nlhunt - 4 months ago
A: No batteries needed! There's a brick built crankshaft that can be turned manually to create the rotations! - Jane, LEGO® Customer Service
submitted byLEGO Customer Service - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does the sun actually light up to show day/night and moon phases?
submitted by LHopson - 2 months ago
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9 recommendations
Amazing Set for a Little Space Enthusiast
5 out of 5 stars
EmpressDefiantCauliflower - 3 days ago
originally posted on LEGO
Got this set for my 5 year old, she really enjoyed how the whole thing came together and the gear work in it. She was really happy to learn more about the solar system, had a long discussion about it after building the set.
Ticks all the boxes as the best of Technic
5 out of 5 stars
AmbassadorComplexDolphin - 7 days ago
originally posted on LEGO
This set has much to offer. It does its job well in showing the timing of movements of the Earth, Sun and Moon. It celebrates gears and mechanisms that are too often hidden behind panels in other sets. It is full of functionality and movement where some other sets are just for static display. It has interesting pieces, especially the spheres and circular beams, so good that I bought 4 sets. More Technic sets like this please! Just for fun, with a second set I converted it to the Tatooine system of twin suns and 3 moons; the planet could do to be tan-coloured but it's all about using the pieces you have.
Great product needs more design
5 out of 5 stars
LegoCreatorAlpha - 19 days ago
originally posted on LEGO
He enjoyed the gearing and visual of the build. He did wish they had added more planets to the design. He like that it displayed the month and moon phase that was current to today's day and you could change it. He liked the earth was tilted on an angle to make it factual. The turntable below earth and the moon was cleaver.
Time is on your side
5 out of 5 stars
PicketMoralityPlay - 2 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
My kids love this set. My oldest figured to spin the sun to speed through the years. Honestly, I prefer reeling in the years. Just another joy with extreme replay value.
Incomplete instructions
3 out of 5 stars
Sdp1993 - 2 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
The instructions booklet for this is missing steps and pieces necessary for it to work completely. I took it apart twice to find fixes for issues with the gears, and still can't make it work properly. Know that if you follow the assembly instructions exactly, you will not have a working final product. Use the spare pieces and a few extras laying around, and you might get it working properly.
It's a fun build
5 out of 5 stars
Sheriff Fatman - 2 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
It's a fun build. I would like it if there was a way to show I labeled and did everything correctly. How do I know the earth and moon phases are correct? I also very much dislike having to apply stickers.
1 reply from LEGO® Customer Service team - 2 months ago
If you've taken a close look at the building instructions and you're still unsure if everything's correct, feel free to reach out at LEGO.build/Service-BV and we'll be happy to compare what you've built with our model.
Super fun to build
5 out of 5 stars
Colm - 3 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
Really fun to build and play with. I would definitely recommend this set
Amazing set!
5 out of 5 stars
TelepathicTree099 - 3 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
I've had this set on my wishlist for a while now. Every time I see it in stores I just WANT it so badly!!! Finally made the purchase, and I'm so happy! Watching it come together was such a joy...sure, it was a bit tricky (a few times I had to triple check a step) but it looks so cool! Definitely in my top 10 favorite sets!
Amazing!
5 out of 5 stars
ChiefEasygoingChair - 3 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
5 different rotations all being controlled by one crank. It's incredibly accurate! My only beef and it's very subtle... the phases of the moon are depicted from the southern hemisphere and without using scissors on the stickers, there isn't much you can do. I think Lego should offer a northern hemisphere sticker set.
Neat Build
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
T Cat - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very cool build for the kids. 11 Year old was the primary builder.
Best set I've seen in years!
5 out of 5 stars
CaptainGraciousGibbon103 - 4 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
This was an incredible set to put together. I hope we see more sets like it.
Very well thought out
5 out of 5 stars
ScoutPreciousTruck100 - 5 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
I got this set had fun building it and after it was all built I counted the rotations of earth and lunar cycles and they were both spot on with the real numbers. With the total earth rotations being at 365 and the the total lunar cycles being 12.
Legos
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Nanny - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
I know my grandson will love this set!
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Nmbw - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Lego planet earth my grandson loved it
Space lego set
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
I Halvorson - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
this looks so cool and a xmas gift. Im so excited.
Good set
5 out of 5 stars
KookyEmmet071 - 6 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
Impressed by the model in general, the only thing I found funny was how America was printed since the equator seems to go across Mexico
10 and up
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
OleLadys - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Bought for a 10yo, and he LOVES it!
I recommended it to all my friends!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Build play and learn - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great for kids. After built, you can still play it and learn. The set perfectly reflects real cycle.
12yo loves it
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
truffli - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
My nephew loves Legos and he's into engineering. For his 12th birthday, I gifted him this set and he was so estatic when he received it. After he finished building it with his friend the following morning, he immediately video called me to show it off. He particularly likes all the rotating action. This is likely one of the best gifts that I've given him throughout the years. I like that it's both fun and educational.
Fantastic
5 out of 5 stars
AssistantElegantSoap100 - 7 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
I loved the building experience of this and I love how it does so much with quite little pieces