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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
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Does it need batteries?
submitted by nlhunt - 2 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 - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does the sun actually light up to show day/night and moon phases?
submitted by LHopson - 6 days ago
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length of play: 4.8 out of 5
quality: 4.33 out of 5
value: 4.5 out of 5
88% would recommend
9 recommendations
Amazing set!
5 out of 5 stars
TelepathicTree099 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 3 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 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I know my grandson will love this set!
Lego Planet
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Nmbw - 3 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 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
this looks so cool and a xmas gift. Im so excited.
Good set
5 out of 5 stars
KookyEmmet071 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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
Fantastic Technic Build
5 out of 5 stars
TrojanHogwartsFighter - 5 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
I loved building this set. Plus, it was very easy to motorize (easy to find on the internet), which I highly recommend doing. The orbital movements are beautiful! I like this so much that I now wish LEGO would come out with the entire Solar System as a large Technic Adults Welcome build! Go for it, LEGO!
missing piece (not sure if it came with set)
2 out of 5 stars
unimportant_4 - 5 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
the amount of frustration i went through trying to find ONE piece was actually crazy, i stayed up to 1:30 in the morning trying to find this ONE TINY GEAR that was missing. i almost cried myself to sleep and i was so close to finishing it too.
1 reply from LEGO® Customer Service team - 5 months ago
Oh no! It's disappointing when your build isn’t going as planned. Please give us a call or chat at LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can get the parts you need requested!
How did you know I wanted this?!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Mother Superior - 5 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
My grandson was literally “ OVER THE MOON” when he opened the box with this Lego set inside. He thought I had used the empty box to wrap a different item!!! His delight was boundless! He focused entirely on the project and completed it in two days! WIN! Win!
Poor shipping quality
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
VC - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Now Target gives no stuff paper no nothing in the box? And just let the Lego box tumbling around in the shipping box and got beat up? Target please….
Awesome
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
jkb - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very interesting to see it model how the seasons and calendar work while rotating. One of my favorites I've purchased for the kids
Fabulous set
5 out of 5 stars
lightning - 6 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
l love the Space themed Lego so when l saw this set l had to have it. The price is a little high but once you start building it's worth it! The mechanism is very complicated but straightforward if you follow the instructions carefully. Once completed the model operates well and is great to turn the handle and watch it all working. A few have commented that it isn't to scale. Of course it isn't, it would be impossible. But the timings are correct including the moon phase, which is amazing. And someone commented that the model is incorrect because in reality the "sun doesn't rotate in relation to the Earth" Yes it does. The sun rotates once every 27 days. And the model is again accurate in this respect.
Awesome
5 out of 5 stars
DuchessJuicyDuck105 - 6 months ago
originally posted on LEGO
This was super fun to build and the after look was great. I loved all the little detail Lego made and they did a great job. Highly recommend.