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product_id: 611950212
title: "LEGO 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: "1749 DH"
currency: MAD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Lego"
url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/611950212-lego-technic-planet-earth-and-moon-in-orbit-building-set
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# 526-piece intricate build Accurate moon phases & months Smooth, realistic orbital crank LEGO 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:** 1749 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Build the cosmos at your fingertips — don’t just learn space, live it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LEGO 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?** 1749 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/611950212-lego-technic-planet-earth-and-moon-in-orbit-building-set)

## 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

- • **Hands-On Orbital Mechanics:** Turn the crank to watch Earth & Moon orbit the Sun in real time, making space science tangible.
- • **Dynamic Room Décor Statement:** A stunning, interactive centerpiece that sparks conversation and elevates any space-themed room.
- • **Scientifically Precise Design:** Less than 1° off Earth's real axial tilt for an authentic, educational experience.
- • **Immersive 3D Building Adventure:** Use the LEGO Builder app to zoom, rotate, and track your progress for a next-level build.
- • **Perfect STEM Gift for Future Innovators:** Inspires curiosity and independent play for kids 10+, blending fun with deep learning.

## Overview

The LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set (526 pieces) offers an interactive, scientifically accurate model of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Designed for kids 10+, it features a crank-driven orbital mechanism, precise axial tilt, and printed moon phases and months, making it both an educational tool and a captivating room décor piece. Enhanced by the LEGO Builder app’s 3D guidance, this set blends STEM learning with immersive play and makes a standout gift for young space enthusiasts.

## 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: It looks and performs amazingly - Great value and the appearance is awesome. My brother put it together in less than two hours (engineer) and he really enjoyed it. His kids are learning more about our solar system with this so it ticked off three items: birthday gift, interesting item, and educational tool
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 |
| Additional Features | Interactive orbital movement |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,734 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #102 in Toy Building Sets |
| Brand Name | LEGO |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,721 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Concentration |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00673419389211 |
| Included Components | LEGO Building Elements |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 15.04 x 10.32 x 3.7 inches |
| Item Type Name | Building Kit |
| Item Weight | 2.23 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | LEGO |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6470661 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | tbd Technic 42179 42179 |
| Model Number | 6470661 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Number of Pieces | 526 |
| Sub Brand | Space |
| Subject Character | Earth and Moon in Orbit |
| Theme | LEGO |
| Toy Building Block Type | Interlocking Toy Building Block |
| UPC | 673419389211 |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It looks and performs amazingly
*by B***D on May 6, 2026*

Great value and the appearance is awesome. My brother put it together in less than two hours (engineer) and he really enjoyed it. His kids are learning more about our solar system with this so it ticked off three items: birthday gift, interesting item, and educational tool

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 🥰

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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*