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LEGO - Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Space Toys Set 42179

Model: 6470661
SKU: 6568273
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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.
  • General
    • Brand: LEGO
    • Model Number: 6470661
    • Product Name: Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Space Toys Set 42179
    • Series: Technic (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
    • Number Of Pieces Included: 526
    • Material: Plastic
    • Recommended Minimum Age: 10 years
    • Brand/Character: LEGO
  • Dimensions
    • Assembled Height: 9 inches
    • Assembled Width: 7 inches
    • Assembled Length: 12.5 inches
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: None
    • Warranty - Labor: None
  • Other
    • UPC: 673419389211

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.

  • 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
  • A great gift idea: This set is a great gift for any LEGO fan age 10 years and up.
  • 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
  • A great gift idea: This set is a great gift for any LEGO fan age 10 years and up.

Q: What is the purpose of the crankshaft in the model?

A: The crankshaft allows users to turn and create the rotations of the Earth and Moon.

Q: What are the printed months and moon phases used for?

A: The printed months and moon phases show the progress of the Earth, Sun and Moon throughout the year.

Q: How does the set demonstrate the Earth's rotation and its effect on seasons?

A: The set uses a crankshaft to demonstrate the Earth's rotation and printed months and moon phases to show how the rotations affect the seasons.

Q: Are there any other LEGO Technic space toys available?

A: Yes, there are other space gifts available in the LEGO Technic range.

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