For all you space fans out there, or fans of space-themed LEGOs, here's an excellent set worthy of your collection. Amazon is offering the new-for-2024 LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179 for only $60.99, a savings of 20%. With this deal, you're paying about 12 cents per brick. This is the first discount we've seen for this set, which was released in March earlier this year. Its interactive design makes it a wonderful kit for both adults and kids.
LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Oribt 42179
The Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179 set measures 9" high, 12.5" long, and 7" wide. It's comprised of 526 pieces and is marketed for ages 10 and older. Technically speaking, this is a relatively simple build that can be completed in a few hours or less. And the fun's not over once you're done.
What's really awesome about this set is the interactive nature of it. Once you're done, you can simply turn the handle to get four different types of movement: (1) the Earth rotates on its axis, (2) the sun rotates on its axis, (3) the moon orbits the Earth, and (4) the Earth orbits the sun.
Not only is it cool to watch, but it's also an excellent learning tool for kids; on the technical side, they get to see how a crankshaft works. On the educational side, they get to see how the positions of the moon and sun relative to the Earth correspond to different months, seasons, and moon phases. It's definitely worth the modest asking price compared to many other LEGO sets that are essentially one-and-done after the build is completed.
If you're looking for even more fun LEGO sets, here are our picks for best LEGO sets in 2024. If you're curious about LEGO's upcoming releases, check out the upcoming LEGO sets for September and beyond.
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