The LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set (42179) is both educational as well as a great conversation piece, and you can get one for $60 shipped, originally $74.99. This is a fully interactive set that lets you explore how the Moon orbits around the Earth while the Earth orbits around the Sun. Product page.
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LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179 | Back to School Gift for Students, Building Toy, Boys...
- 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...
- 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...
Once built, you’ll be able to use the gear elements to create the orbital movements – simply turn the crank to see the Earth and its Moon orbit the Sun. Printed months and moon phases enhance understanding, or use the free LEGO Builder app to zoom in, rotate the set in 3D as well as track your progress.
When I first saw the announcement for the Lego Technic space line, I knew this was my one must-have. There’s something intrinsically wonderful about one rotational input turning into a beautiful mechanical representation of our planet’s motion,” said one reviewer.
