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LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179

£50.99

Pieces: 526
Recommended age: From 10 years
Finished model size: Height 24 cm, length 33 cm, width 18 cm

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Goes well together

LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179, £50.99
+ LEGO Technic Monster Jam Grave Digger Fire and Ice 42219, £16.99

Total £67.98

£50.99

LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179

The solar system in motionThe Earth, moon and sun moving as you turn the crank.
Months and moon phasesFollow the year around the track.
Build, play, rebuildThe bricks fit with other LEGO sets, so the play can grow with every new set.

Turn the crank

The crank drives the whole model: the Earth goes round the sun and the moon round the Earth. It is mechanics you see straight away as you turn.

A year on the table

The months and moon phases sit around the track. Finished, the model is 24 cm high, 33 cm long and 18 cm wide and fits on a desk or a bookshelf.

What is in the box

526 LEGO pieces and building instructions – also in the LEGO Builder app. Recommended from 10 years according to LEGO. WARNING! Choking hazard – contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.

Product FAQ

What age is the set for?

LEGO recommends this set from 10 years. WARNING! Choking hazard – contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Read the warnings on the box.

Are batteries needed?

No, this set does not need any batteries.

Are building instructions included?

Yes. They are also available digitally in the free LEGO Builder app, where you can zoom and turn the model as you build.

Do the bricks work with other LEGO sets?

Yes, LEGO bricks fit with bricks from other LEGO sets, so you can combine and rebuild.

How does the model move?

With a crank you turn by hand. It needs no motor or batteries.

How fast will it arrive, and can I change my mind?

Delivery options and times are on our Delivery page. You have a 14-day right to cancel. See our Returns page for conditions, return costs and your rights if an item is faulty.

Description

A model of the sun, the Earth and the moon that you set in motion with a crank. Turn it and watch the Earth circle the sun while the moon circles the Earth.

The months of the year and the phases of the moon are marked around the track, so you can follow how the seasons and the moon phases relate to the movements.

The set has 526 pieces, and LEGO recommends it from 10 years. Finished model: height 24 cm, length 33 cm, width 18 cm. WARNING! Choking hazard – contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.

Features

Crank that sets the Earth and moon in orbit
Months and moon phases marked around the track
The model is 24 cm high and 33 cm long
526 pieces, recommended from 10 years
Finished model: height 24 cm, length 33 cm, width 18 cm

Specifications

Set number	42179
Theme	LEGO Technic
Pieces	526
Recommended age	From 10 years (according to LEGO)
Finished model size	Height 24 cm, length 33 cm, width 18 cm
Batteries	Not needed
Building instructions	Included, also digital in the free LEGO Builder app
Safety	WARNING! Choking hazard – contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
CE marking	Yes, CE-marked toy (EU Toy Safety Directive)
Manufacturer	LEGO System A/S, Aastvej 1, 7190 Billund, Denmark

Delivery and returns

Delivery is free on all items, with no minimum order, to mainland Great Britain. See the Delivery page for excluded areas and available services.

Standard delivery (tracked), 3–5 working days – £0
Express delivery, 1–2 working days – £0

You have a 14-day right to cancel from the day you receive your item. Contact us within 14 days if you want to cancel your order.

Warranty and complaints

Your goods are covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015: they must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described. If something is wrong with your item, contact our customer service and we will help you.

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