Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179-1)
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Set details
Name: Planet Earth and Moon in OrbitSet number: 42179-1
Year: 2024
Theme: Technic
Number of parts: 526
Number of part types: 117
Age rating: 10+
Retirement date: 31-12-2026
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 kids can turn to create the rotations. There are also months and moon phases to show the progress of the Earth, Sun and Moon throughout the year. This set makes a great gift for boys, girls and all kids who love planet toys. 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.
Browse all 526 parts in set 42179-1 with individual pricing from BrickLink or Brick Owl.
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Compare the value of buying Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit as a complete set versus the total value of all parts individually.
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| Condition | Timespan | Avg price | Items sold | Inventory value | Ratio |
| New | 6 months | 10 | 1.81 | ||
| Used | 6 months | ? | ? | ? | |
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| Condition | Timespan | Avg price | Inventory value | Ratio |
| New | Current | 1.57 | ||
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| 1 year | 1.43 | |||
| Used | Current | 1.44 | ||
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.
- 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 details like the month and moon phases to help kids see how the Earth’s orbit affects our seasons
- A space gift for kids – This set makes a fun gift for kids aged 10 and up 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
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![Image of part Technic Gear 24 Tooth [New Style with Single Axle Hole]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/4514558.jpg)
![Image of part Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6346535.jpg)


![Image of part Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6109756.jpg)


![Image of part Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Hollow Underside]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6385549.jpg)

![Image of part Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Small Squared Pin Holes]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6321303.jpg)





![Image of part Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6321747.jpg)
![Image of part Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/4512363.jpg)

![Image of part Technic Pin Connector 3L with 2 Pins and Center Hole [Pin Ridges Across Part]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6267991.jpg)




![Image of part Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6012451.jpg)



![Image of part Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/4525904.jpg)





![Image of part Technic Gear 16 Tooth Reinforced [New Style]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/4640536.jpg)






















![Image of part Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Square Holes]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6282140.jpg)











![Image of part Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6121485.jpg)







![Image of part Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole [Reinforced]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6331716.jpg)


![Image of part Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/4508553.jpg)







![Image of part Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Square Holes]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6282145.jpg)











