LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Space Toy 42179
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About this product
The LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit features a rotating Earth, Sun and Moon for kids who love space playsets and astronomy toys.
LEGO® model number: 42179 - for ages 10 years and over.
Theme: LEGO Technic.
- Interactive model – Inspire kids to build a representation of the Earth, Sun and Moon in orbit with this LEGO Technic building toy for kids.
- Educational space toy for 10+ year old boys and girls – Kids can turn the crank to see how the Earth and the Moon orbit around the Sun.
- Includes phases – The solar system toy includes printed details like month and moon phases to help kids see how the Earth's orbit affects our seasons.
- A space gift for kids – This set promotes independent play and makes a fun gift for 10+ year old boys and girls who love planet toys.
- Intuitive instructions – The LEGO Builder app lets your kids save sets, track their progress, zoom in and rotate their LEGO space set in 3D.
- Curious kids will love learning more about our solar system with this LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179) space toy for 10+ year old boys and girls. The interactive LEGO space 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. Measures over 24 cm (9 in. ) high, 33 cm (12.5 in. ) long and 18 cm (7 in. ) wide.
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- Includes 526 pieces.
Dimensions:
- Box size H9.4, W38.2, D26.2cm.
General Information:
- For ages 10 years and over.
- EAN: 5702017584133.
WARNING(S):
- Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
- Only for domestic use.
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Customers Say
The product receives mixed feedback, with many praising its educational value and fun building experience, while some criticize the quality of certain pieces and the complexity of the instructions.
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Box was damaged
Very annoyed when picking this up as part of Click and collect. Box was damaged which I mentioned to the assistant who just said "sorry" but no offer to replace or refund.
Emoe2004, 55 - 64, Newcastle upon Tyne
Really enjoyed this one....
My second Technics and a much different experience to the first one. Firstly, it works - ignore what anyone else says, if you follow the instructions everything rotates. Secondly, it's very stable - admittedly i was a little uncomfortable as I connected the earth section, but the extra struts afterwards keep it solid. The instructions aren't always the best because they don't show from multiple angles which can be needed in odd cases when connecting sections. I admit that I put one section on upside down and it was only 10 pages later that I realised something was wrong, luckily i didn't need to undo too much. The size of the bags was better than Mars Rover, so was able to much more easily find the pieces I needed. My only gripe is that the sun and earth do look a little 'tacky'; but i was half expecting that from feedback i'd seen before purchasing. Other than that I think it looks good. Didn't take me too long to build, built across and afternoon and the following morning - i don't time things but i'd be surprised if it were more than 3 hours (4 max).
ibboc
Easy to get wrong, tough to troubleshoot.
Lots of opportunity when building this to make a mistake and press on, not unusual with Lego to have to correct as I go, but this came apart and went back together more times than any set I have made. The sun and earth are of disappointing quality. The idea is ace…. Be cool if it expanded into a solar system with an add on. This feels like a rushed idea, which is sad given the high level of engineering inside. There is not much play here, turn the handle and it moves…… Possible my least favourite and most disappointing set
CarFan47
Ultimate Educator
Excellent set for explaining seasons and how the Earth revolves around the sun producing birthdays :)
Mario54
Loved it
A pleasure to build and play with. The moon phases are reversed on the moon phase sticker, but I can live with that.
kalk
Amazing Set for a Little Space Enthusiast
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.
EmpressDefiantCauliflower
Ticks all the boxes as the best of Technic
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.
AmbassadorComplexDolphin
Lego Technic
Bought as a Christmas present, the grandson was delighted with the gift; he is now in the process of building the planet Earth/Sun epicyclic geared toy.
Mike2182, 55 - 64, North Shields
Good price on great product
Bought as a present for a relative who is very pleased with it and is looking forward to putting it together
Ian, 35 - 44, London
Great product and service
Love Lego - obviously. Had a voucher which is always nice. Clicked and collected. There was a dent to the box which the cashier noticed - she instantly offered to change it (which wasn’t necessary for me this time but was nice that she offered).
Theboysmum, 35 - 44, Northamptonshire
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