Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit

Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179-1) is a set in the Technic theme, released in 2024. It has 526 pieces.

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Number:42179-1
Released:March 2024
Pieces:526
Box size:38.2 × 26.2 × 9.4 cm
Theme:Technic

Box size and weight as measured by Brickset.

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 58.92 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

Since 9/25/2026 the lowest shop price has fallen from 79.81 USD to 59.38 USD, by 26 % (based on 40 days with a price on record).

LEGO expects to retire this set in December 2027.

Product details

Number: 42179-1
Name: Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit
Theme: Technic
Released: March 2024
Launched: March 2024
Retired: August 2026 in the United States
Pieces: 526
RRP: ≈ 70.22 USD (99.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 89.79 USD (79.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 92.39 USD (69.99 GBP) (United Kingdom)74.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.133 USD (0.190 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.171 USD (0.152 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.176 USD (0.133 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.143 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 58.92 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 0.113 USD
Barcodes from shop data, not confirmed: EAN-13 5702017584133

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Description from LEGO.com

An outer space gift for kids

Source: LEGO Shop Advertising

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 58.92 USD (52.94 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · Joybuy (DE) · seen 10/29/2026

Current best offer≈ 59.38 USD (52.94 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · Joybuy (DE) · seen 11/3/2026

Price history

Lowest shop price now59.38 USD
Lowest ever 58.92 USD

Each day's lowest price among the shops' current offers, including VAT. A price in another currency is converted at the ECB reference rate of its day.

Monthly lows as a table

Month	Lowest price
November 2026	59.14 USD
October 2026	58.92 USD
September 2026	69.76 USD

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

Price statistics by condition

Nobody has sold this set recently.

Sources idee+spiel: 46 · Hamleys: 38 · LEGO® Shop (FR): 33 · Thalia: 30 · Proshop: 29 · LEGO® Shop (DE): 26 · LEGO® Shop (AT): 25 · LEGO® Shop (BE): 25 · LEGO® Shop (CH): 25 · LEGO® Shop (CZ): 25 · LEGO® Shop (DK): 25 · LEGO® Shop (GB): 25 · LEGO® Shop (GR): 25 · LEGO® Shop (ES): 24 · LEGO® Shop (FI): 24 · LEGO® Shop (HU): 24 · LEGO® Shop (IE): 24 · LEGO® Shop (IT): 24 · LEGO® Shop (LU): 24 · LEGO® Shop (NL): 24 · LEGO® Shop (NO): 24 · LEGO® Shop (PL): 24 · LEGO® Shop (PT): 24 · LEGO® Shop (RO): 24 · LEGO® Shop (SE): 24 · LEGO® Shop (SK): 24 · Orell Füssli: 21 · Thalia (AT): 18 · bücher.de: 18 · Coolblue (NL): 17 · Joybuy (FR): 17 · OTTO: 16 · Coolblue (BE): 15 · Coolblue: 14 · Joybuy (NL): 12 · LEGO® Shop (BR): 12 · Joybuy (DE): 11 · Toy Street: 10 · Zatu Games: 10 · Conrad (BE): 6 · Conrad (DE): 6 · Conrad (DK): 6 · Conrad (NL): 6 · LEGO® Shop (US): 2 · BRICKMO: 1

Where these prices come from

On eBay

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Recommended retail price

What LEGO published as the recommended retail price, market by market, in that market's own currency. No market's price is ever derived from another's.

Canada ≈ 70.22 USD (99.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available 12/21/2023 to 8/28/2026.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

Germany ≈ 89.79 USD (79.99 EUR) gross Available since 12/21/2023 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 92.39 USD (69.99 GBP) gross Available since 12/21/2023 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 74.99 USD net Available 12/21/2023 to 8/28/2026.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

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Light kits for this set

LED lighting made to fit this set, sold by a partner shop. The price is the shop's own for its cheapest version, including VAT; delivery is extra.

20% off with the code BRICKDB20

Light Kit for Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179 from 29.99 EURSold by Game of Bricks · price read 11/3/2026

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Building instructions

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Parts in this set

126 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Sticker Sheet for Set 42179-1

Sticker Sheet for Set 42179-1 10105335· [No Color/Any Color]

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] 10928· Dark Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214· Red

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends

Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends 11478· Red

×4

Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends 11478· Light Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle 5 with Stop

Technic Axle 5 with Stop 15462· Reddish Brown

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening]

Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] 18575· Black

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle 18651· Black

×8

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]

Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] 18654· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath 18677· Light Bluish Gray

×8

Catalogue image of the part Technic Turntable Large Type 3 Base

Technic Turntable Large Type 3 Base 18939· Light Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Bar 2L with Towball

Bar 2L with Towball 22484· Dark Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle 22961· Black

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating Holes

Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating Holes 2391· Black

×1

Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating Holes 2391· Dark Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Gear Rack 1/4 Circle 11 x 11, 35 Teeth

Technic Gear Rack 1/4 Circle 11 x 11, 35 Teeth 24121· Black

×4

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Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit

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