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product_id: 611950212
title: "Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Building Set, Outer Space Birthday Gift for 10 Year Olds, Solar System Toy for Imaginative, Independent Play, Room Décor for Boys & Girls, 42179"
brand: "lego"
price: "1348 kr"
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# 526-piece intricate build Accurate months & moon phases Interactive crank-driven orrery Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Building Set, Outer Space Birthday Gift for 10 Year Olds, Solar System Toy for Imaginative, Independent Play, Room Décor for Boys & Girls, 42179

**Brand:** lego
**Price:** 1348 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Build the cosmos in your hands—because your space deserves more than just stars.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Building Set, Outer Space Birthday Gift for 10 Year Olds, Solar System Toy for Imaginative, Independent Play, Room Décor for Boys & Girls, 42179 by lego
- **How much does it cost?** 1348 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/611950212-technic-planet-earth-and-moon-in-orbit-building-set-outer)

## Best For

- lego enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lego brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive Educational Play:** Printed months and moon phases reveal how Earth's orbit shapes seasons—perfect for STEM learning.
- • **Next-Level Building Adventure:** 526 pieces guided by the LEGO Builder app with 3D zoom, rotation, and progress tracking for a seamless build.
- • **Scientifically Precise Design:** Experience near-perfect Earth tilt and lunar orbit accuracy that sparks curiosity and conversation.
- • **Stylish Space Décor for Your Room:** A sleek, dynamic model that doubles as a captivating centerpiece for any millennial’s workspace or kid’s room.
- • **Master the Mechanics of the Solar System:** Turn the crank to watch Earth and Moon orbit the Sun in real time—engage with space like never before.

## Overview

The LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set (526 pieces) offers an interactive, scientifically accurate orrery model for kids 10+, featuring a crank mechanism to simulate Earth's and Moon's orbits, printed months and moon phases for educational insight, and guided building via the LEGO Builder app. This set doubles as an engaging STEM toy and stylish space-themed décor.

## 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.

Review: SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE? 🤯🤯🤯 Conversation starter, cool decoration, and fun build ALL IN ONE! - Building this set was SUPER fun!!! As a Lego Technic lover and space lover, I saw this set and immediately said "I WANT THAT ONE"! On top of a fun build process, I did some research into it and learned a lot of cool stuff, too! 🥰 Here's some interesting facts: 1. This kind of mechanical solar system diorama has a name, it's called an "orrery"! 2. This orrery makes 365 rotations for earth, and about 13 rotations for the moon per 1 year cycle 3. The tilt angle of the earth is ALSO scientifically accurate as well, making this EVEN COOLER!!! The Lego piece holding the earth has a 157.5 degree angle, 180-157.5 = 22.5 degrees, and earth's REAL tilt obliquity is 23.4 degrees, making this Lego model 0.9 degrees off from reality. (less than a single degree!!! are you kidding??? 🤯) Applying the stickers to the big round parts can be tricky, but with enough patience it's certainly doable! You may need to stick and re-stick a tiny part of them to the pieces a couple times to get their placement correct, but the adhesive is sticky enough to handle that just fine without it causing them to start peeling off afterwards. An absolutely BEAUTIFUL display piece by Lego, bravo to them... I've had many friends come over and play with it, too! Very educational, great conversation starter, and a great build to help decorate your place with 🥰
Review: More accuracy and quality than expected - I rarely leave reviews for Lego sets, but this one was so far above and beyond that I had to do it. So many things about this set are highly accurate: the tilt of the earth, which corresponds to the proper seasons (months of the year are indicated); the number of times the moon orbits the earth per year; the map of the countries on the earth (we put a sharpie dot to indicate our location); the spin of the earth corresponds to one day while the rotation of the earth around the sun corresponds to one year; and the face of the moon consistently faces the earth. The set is stable, and well constructed. My son wants to turn the handle one “day” every day, and watch the progress of the earth around the sun for a full year. This prompted a lot of great solar system discussions and discovery, including how big and how far away the sun would be if it were accurate scale-wise, with the earth approximately the size of a golf ball. Overall, a lot more accuracy and quality than we expected!

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CGY3ZB29 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,096 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #181 in Toy Building Sets #220 in Learning & Education Toys |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,559) |
| Item Weight | 2.23 pounds |
| Item model number | 6470661 |
| Manufacturer | LEGO |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 15.04 x 10.32 x 3.7 inches |
| Release date | March 1, 2024 |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE? 🤯🤯🤯 Conversation starter, cool decoration, and fun build ALL IN ONE!
*by I***Y on October 19, 2025*

Building this set was SUPER fun!!! As a Lego Technic lover and space lover, I saw this set and immediately said "I WANT THAT ONE"! On top of a fun build process, I did some research into it and learned a lot of cool stuff, too! 🥰 Here's some interesting facts: 1. This kind of mechanical solar system diorama has a name, it's called an "orrery"! 2. This orrery makes 365 rotations for earth, and about 13 rotations for the moon per 1 year cycle 3. The tilt angle of the earth is ALSO scientifically accurate as well, making this EVEN COOLER!!! The Lego piece holding the earth has a 157.5 degree angle, 180-157.5 = 22.5 degrees, and earth's REAL tilt obliquity is 23.4 degrees, making this Lego model 0.9 degrees off from reality. (less than a single degree!!! are you kidding??? 🤯) Applying the stickers to the big round parts can be tricky, but with enough patience it's certainly doable! You may need to stick and re-stick a tiny part of them to the pieces a couple times to get their placement correct, but the adhesive is sticky enough to handle that just fine without it causing them to start peeling off afterwards. An absolutely BEAUTIFUL display piece by Lego, bravo to them... I've had many friends come over and play with it, too! Very educational, great conversation starter, and a great build to help decorate your place with 🥰

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More accuracy and quality than expected
*by O***N on January 4, 2026*

I rarely leave reviews for Lego sets, but this one was so far above and beyond that I had to do it. So many things about this set are highly accurate: the tilt of the earth, which corresponds to the proper seasons (months of the year are indicated); the number of times the moon orbits the earth per year; the map of the countries on the earth (we put a sharpie dot to indicate our location); the spin of the earth corresponds to one day while the rotation of the earth around the sun corresponds to one year; and the face of the moon consistently faces the earth. The set is stable, and well constructed. My son wants to turn the handle one “day” every day, and watch the progress of the earth around the sun for a full year. This prompted a lot of great solar system discussions and discovery, including how big and how far away the sun would be if it were accurate scale-wise, with the earth approximately the size of a golf ball. Overall, a lot more accuracy and quality than we expected!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating and Educational Space-Themed LEGO Set
*by A***I on January 21, 2025*

The LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit building set is a fantastic combination of fun, education, and impressive engineering. This set offers an engaging build experience with a clever mechanical system that simulates the orbit of the Moon around Earth, making it a perfect choice for space enthusiasts and budding engineers alike. The assembly process is enjoyable and satisfying, featuring Technic elements that provide a hands-on way to understand orbital mechanics. The build quality is solid, and once completed, the rotating function works smoothly, adding a dynamic element to the display. The details on Earth and the Moon are beautifully crafted, with accurate representations and vibrant colors that make it a great educational piece for kids and adults. One of the standout aspects of this set is how it seamlessly combines playability with an educational component. It’s a great way to spark curiosity about space and planetary motion. The only minor downside is that it requires careful alignment to ensure smooth operation, but with a little patience, it works beautifully. Pros: Engaging and educational design Smooth orbital movement with Technic gears High-quality build with attention to detail Great display piece for space lovers Cons: Requires careful assembly for optimal functionality Might be too simplistic for experienced Technic builders Overall, the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set is a fantastic addition for anyone interested in space, science, or engineering. It’s a unique blend of learning and fun, making it a perfect gift for both kids and adults.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*