Lego Technic 42179 - Earth and Moon in Orbit

An outer space-themed gift for children

Inquisitive children ages 10 and up will excitedly explore the solar system while playing with the LEGO® Technic Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179) set. With the interactive set, it is easy to understand various concepts, such as the orbits of the Earth and the Moon, the Earth's gravitational pull and the effect of the rotation on the seasons. The fine details of the set include a lever that can be used to rotate the heavenly bodies. The miniature model has printed months and phases of the moon, which describe the movements of the Earth, Sun and Moon throughout the year. A great gift idea for boys and girls who are interested in planets. Also check out other space-themed gifts from the LEGO Technic series (sold separately). Children's LEGO Technic building toys have authentic-looking details, with which young LEGO builders learn technical design through imaginative play. Delight young builders with an easy and intuitive building experience, where the LEGO Builder app helps. In the application, you can zoom and rotate models in the 3D view, save sets and track your progress.

Features:

• Interactive model - Children will be excited to build the Earth, Sun and Moon with the LEGO® Technic Earth and Moon in Orbit set, intended for children aged 10 and over
• Educational space toy - By turning the lever, children can see how the Earth and the Moon revolve around the Sun
• Includes months and phases of the moon - The printed details of the solar system toy show the months and phases of the moon, so children learn about the effect of the Earth's orbit on the seasons
• Space themed gift for kids - Fun gift idea for kids 10+ who are interested in planet toys and want to learn more about our solar system
• Intuitive instructions - The LEGO® Builder app guides young people through an intuitive building adventure. The app's tools allow kids to zoom and rotate models in the 3D view, save sets, and track their progress
• Dimensions - the miniature model, built from a 526-piece set, is 24 cm high, 33 cm long and 18 cm wide when finished