Works perfectly.
Nice set. We were able to automatically make it run using a motor after we built it, which was very easy to do.
-38% · today
LEGO Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179
Lowest price now
€ 49,99
−8.9% vs. last week
You save vs. RRP
−€ 30.00
−38%
Great time to buy The price is at or near its all-time low.
View at Joybuy for €52.94Price details
Lowest ever
€ 49.99
RRP
€ 79.99
Average price
€ 63.45
Price per piece
€ 0.10
Release date
1 Mar 2024
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Full price history at a glance.
Lowest yet
€49.99
22 Sep 2026 · Lidl
Peak price
€79.99
11 Apr 2026 · LEGO.com
Average
€63.45
21% below RRP
RRP
€79.99
reference price
Daily lowest price tracked across 7 retailers in Germany. The dotted line marks LEGO's recommended retail price.
Source: daily measurement at 7 retailers in Germany, 11 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026. RRP via LEGO.com.
| Date | Price | Retailer | Stock |
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| €79.99 | LEGO.com | In stock | |
| €59.99 | Conrad | In stock | |
| €49.99 | Lidl | In stock | |
| €52.94 | Joybuy | In stock | |
| €69.99 | idee+spiel | In stock | |
| €55.00 | Coolblue | In stock | |
| €56.59 | Otto | In stock | |
| €79.99 | LEGO.com | In stock | |
| €56.59 | Otto | In stock | |
| €59.99 | Conrad | In stock | |
| €49.99 | Lidl | In stock | |
| €52.94 | Joybuy | In stock |
Price expectation
Price will likely hold steady.
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Low · ±6%
Low likelihood of further drops. Current price is near the all-time low.
Estimated price · next 3 months
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| 2026-06-28 | €53.49 | History |
| 2026-06-29 | €53.49 | History |
| 2026-06-30 | €53.49 | History |
| 2026-07-01 | €55.99 | History |
| 2026-07-02 | €55.05 | History |
| 2026-07-03 | €55.01 | History |
| 2026-07-04 | €55.01 | History |
| 2026-07-05 | €55.22 | History |
| 2026-07-06 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-07 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-08 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-09 | €55.99 | History |
| 2026-07-10 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-11 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-12 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-13 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-14 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-15 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-16 | €52.99 | History |
| 2026-07-17 | €54.93 | History |
| 2026-07-18 | €54.97 | History |
| 2026-07-19 | €54.82 | History |
| 2026-07-20 | €54.82 | History |
| 2026-07-21 | €54.82 | History |
| 2026-07-22 | €55.67 | History |
| 2026-07-23 | €52.94 | History |
| 2026-07-24 | €52.94 | History |
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| 2026-07-31 | €52.94 | History |
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| 2026-08-09 | €52.94 | History |
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| 2026-08-24 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-08-25 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-08-26 | €50.99 | History |
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| 2026-09-07 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-08 | €52.94 | History |
| 2026-09-09 | €52.94 | History |
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| 2026-09-11 | €50.99 | History |
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| 2026-09-13 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-14 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-15 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-16 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-17 | €52.94 | History |
| 2026-09-18 | €52.94 | History |
| 2026-09-19 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-20 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-21 | €50.99 | History |
| 2026-09-22 | €49.99 | History |
| 2026-09-23 | €49.99 | History |
| 2026-09-24 | €49.99 | History |
| 2026-09-25 | €49.99 | History |
| 2026-10-25 | €50.32 | Forecast |
| 2026-11-24 | €50.66 | Forecast |
| 2026-12-24 | €50.99 | Forecast |
€79.99
RRP
€49.99
Lowest · 90 days
€79.99
Highest · 90 days
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About this set
For LEGO Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179), we track 7 retailers in Germany, with 7 currently in stock. This set from the Technic theme has 526 pieces and was released in 2024. The current lowest price is €49.99 at Lidl, 38% below the RRP of €79.99. That works out to €0.10 per piece and a saving of €30.00 versus the RRP. The lowest price ever was €49.99 on 22 Sep 2026 at Lidl. The set is recommended for builders aged 10 and up. The current price is at or near that low, so this is a strong time to buy. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
Dimensions
26.2 × 38.2 × 9.4 cm
Pieces
526
Age
10+
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All about this set
Curious kids aged 10+ will love learning more about our solar system with this LEGO® Technic™ Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179) space toy set for kids. The interactive set makes it easy to understand different concepts like the orbit of the Earth and the Moon, the Earth’s gravitational pull and how the rotations affect the seasons. Cool features include a crankshaft that kids can turn to create the rotations. There are also months and moon phases to show the progress of the Earth, Sun and Moon throughout the year. This set makes a great gift for boys, girls and all kids who love planet toys. Check out more space gifts (sold separately) in the LEGO Technic range. LEGO Technic building toys for kids include true-to-life details that introduce young LEGO builders to engineering through imaginative play. Give your youngster an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.
He enjoyed the gearing and visual of the build. He did wish they had added more planets to the design. He like that it displayed the month and moon phase that was current to today's day and you could change it. He liked the earth was tilted on an angle to make it factual. The turntable below earth and the moon was cleaver. He enjoyed the gearing and visual of the build. He did wish they had added more planets to the design. He like that it displayed the month and moon phase that was current to today's day and you could change it. He liked the earth was tilted on an angle to make it factual. The turntable below earth and the moon was...
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Set details
Set number
42179
Theme
Technic
Subtheme
Space
Year
2024
Pieces
526
Price per piece
€0.10
Age
10+
Dimensions
26.2 × 38.2 × 9.4 cm
RRP
€79.99
Parts inventory
526
pieces
Distinctive parts
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Sticker Sheet for Set 42179-1 Part ID 10105335
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Technic Panel Dome 5 x 5 with Pin Holes with Earth, Southern Hemisphere print Part ID 4412pr0001
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Technic Panel Dome 5 x 5 with Pin Holes with Earth, Northern Hemisphere print Part ID 4412pr0002
Building instructions
Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit instruction manual
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All about the Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit.
What is the lowest price for Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit?
The lowest current price we show is €49.99.
Has LEGO 42179 ever been cheaper?
The lowest historical price was €49.99 on 22 Sep 2026 at Lidl.
How many pieces does LEGO 42179 have?
This set has 526 pieces.
What year is this set from?
LEGO 42179 was released in 2024.
What is the RRP for LEGO 42179?
LEGO's recommended retail price is €79.99.
What is the recommended age for LEGO 42179?
LEGO recommends ages 10+ for this set.
Is LEGO 42179 still available?
Yes, this set is currently available at 7 retailers.
Which retailers do you compare?
We currently compare 7 retailer prices for this set.
How often do you update prices?
We check prices multiple times per day at every tracked retailer and publish the most recent value on this page.