
Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit

- Set #
- 42179-1
- Parts
- 526
- Price/part
- 9.7 ct
- Release
- 2024
- Age
- 10+
Where is Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit cheapest right now?
56,60 €Newincl. 5,49 € shipping · 2 to 3 days3,18 € below usual priceincl. 5,49 € shipping
58,90 €Newfree shipping · 1 to 3 days0,88 € below usual pricefree shipping
62,46 €Newincl. 5,99 € shipping · 2 to 3 daysincl. 5,99 € shipping
62,98 €Newfree shipping · 8 to 11 daysfree shipping
What does Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179) currently cost?
On VERObricks, Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (Set No. 42179) is currently listed by 26 shops across 26 offers. The lowest new price in the VERObricks comparison is 56,60 € (alza). Other new offers range up to 89,59 €. Used, the set is available from 36,69 € (ebay). You currently save 5% (3,18 €) compared to the usual dealer price of 59,78 €. The manufacturer's RRP is 79,99 €. The current price per brick is 10,8 cents.
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Has Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit ever been cheaper?
- Current
- 47,75 €
- New, best shop
- 30-day low
- 47,75 €
- on 16. Okt. 2026 · eBay
- Usual at dealers
- 59,78 €
- 90-day median, final price
- All-time low
- 38,75 €
- on 26. Sept. 2026 · eBay
| Date | New | Used | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. Nov. 2026 | 47,75 € | 36,69 € | eBay |
| 11. Nov. 2026 | 47,75 € | 48,29 € | eBay |
| 10. Nov. 2026 | 47,75 € | 46,69 € | eBay |
| 08. Nov. 2026 | 47,75 € | 48,29 € | eBay |
| 28. Okt. 2026 | 47,75 € | 87,17 € | eBay |
| 25. Okt. 2026 | 47,75 € | 56,92 € | eBay |
| 22. Okt. 2026 | 47,75 € | 36,19 € | eBay |
| 20. Okt. 2026 | 47,75 € | 36,98 € | eBay |
| 16. Okt. 2026 | 47,75 € | 39,00 € | eBay |
| 28. Sept. 2026 | 38,75 € | 39,00 € | eBay |
| 26. Sept. 2026 | 38,75 € | 54,70 € | eBay |
| 24. Sept. 2026 | 55,94 € | 54,70 € | lidl-de |
| 22. Sept. 2026 | 59,78 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 20. Sept. 2026 | 61,99 € | 54,70 € | thalia.de |
| 17. Sept. 2026 | 59,83 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 16. Sept. 2026 | 60,04 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 13. Sept. 2026 | 60,06 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 12. Sept. 2026 | 59,81 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 09. Sept. 2026 | 59,78 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 05. Sept. 2026 | 61,32 € | 54,70 € | thalia.de |
| 04. Sept. 2026 | 60,69 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 03. Sept. 2026 | 60,18 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 01. Sept. 2026 | 59,86 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 30. Aug. 2026 | 59,92 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 29. Aug. 2026 | 61,03 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 28. Aug. 2026 | 61,32 € | 54,70 € | thalia.de |
| 26. Aug. 2026 | 59,95 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 24. Aug. 2026 | 61,32 € | 54,70 € | thalia.de |
| 23. Aug. 2026 | 60,99 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
| 21. Aug. 2026 | 60,64 € | 54,70 € | otto.de |
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Set details
- Brand
- Lego
- Partcount
- 526
- Build Duration
- 1–2 h
- Age
- 10+
- Release / EOL
- 2024 – 2025
- RRP
- 79,99 €
- Price per Part
- 9.7 ct
- Part-Out Value
- 102,69 €
- POV Rate
- 2×
- very high part value
Technical data9 entries
Product
- Name
- Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit
Dimensions
- Product weight
- 0,6 kg
- Packaging width
- 26,2 cm
- Packaging height
- 9,4 cm
- Packaging length
- 38,2 cm
- Packaging weight
- 1 kg
Identification
- MFR
- 42179-1
- EAN
- 5702017584133
- SKU
- 42179
DescriptionManufacturer text
The LEGO® Technic™ Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit features a rotating Earth, Sun and Moon for kids who love space playsets and astronomy toys.
Celebrate the relationship between the Earth, the Sun and the Moon by building this interactive LEGO® Technic™ Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit. See how the Moon orbits around the Earth while the Earth orbits around the Sun. Turn the crank to see the Moon and Earth move in realistic orbits. Months and moon phases show the progress of the Earth, Sun and Moon through the year.

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

A space gift for kids – This setmakes a fun gift for kids aged 10 and up 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
Measurements – 526-piece set with a model measuring over 9 in. (24 cm) high, 12.5 in. (33 cm) long and 7 in. (18 cm) wide
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you buy Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit?
New stock is available at alza, steinehelden, lidl-de, baur, alternate.de, otto.de, lucky-bricks, duo-shop, idee-spiel, brickmo, galaxus-de, amazon-fr, proshop, office-partner, x-kom, thalia.de, coolshop, collector-expert, funtainment, amazon.de-mp, brickstore, muller, baustein-store, toymi, Lego.de (25 shops). Used copies are offered by ebay. Free shipping is available at alternate.de, galaxus-de, thalia.de, coolshop, collector-expert, amazon.de-mp, muller, Lego.de. VERObricks compares all prices in real time and always shows you the lowest offer — for new and used stock, with shipping cost comparison.
Was Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit ever cheaper? Price history & all-time low
VERObricks tracks the price history of Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit across all shops. The historical low for new is 26,99 €. The highest observed new price was 79,99 € — a range of 53,00 €. Currently, the price is 29,61 € (110%) above the all-time low. The lowest used price historically was 36,19 €. The price trend is currently downward — the price has fallen recently. With the VERObricks price alert you'll be notified instantly when the price reaches your target.
What is Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit? Contents, parts & details
Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit is a set by Lego from the "LEGO® Technic" theme (Set No. 42179, EAN: 5702017584133). According to the VERObricks database, the set includes 526 parts, Recommended age 10+. Manufacturer description: "The LEGO® Technic™ Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit features a rotating Earth, Sun and Moon for kids who love space playsets and astronomy toys." On VERObricks you can find the set in these categories: LEGO® Technic, Technic, Space.
When was Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit released and how long will it stay available?
Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit was released in March 2024. The set retired at the end of 2025 (EOL, end of life). New copies come from remaining stock only; for used ones, use the eBay search on this page. The official building instructions are available as 2 PDF files directly from the manufacturer, linked in the set details section.
Can you also buy Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit used?
According to VERObricks, Lego® Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit is available used from 36,69 € at ebay. Compared to the lowest new price (56,60 €), you save 19,91 € — that's 35% off. The current used price is near the historical low of 36,19 € — a good opportunity. Tip: Used building block sets are a sustainable and budget-friendly alternative. VERObricks compares all used offers from various retailers for you.
Is Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit worth it at the current price?
At the current VERObricks best price of 56,60 € for 526 parts, that works out to 10,8 cents per part. The price per part is above average. This is typical for licensed sets, collector editions, or sets with many specialty parts. The current discount of 5% off the usual dealer price is moderate.





















