LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Technic 2027 set that will be available at the beginning of the year with the Solar System Planets in Orbit (42254). The set has 572 pieces and will retail for $99.99. It features a a working solar system model that can orbit the eight planets (sorry Pluto) around the sun. Each planet tile will have various facts about them including diameter, orbital period, and distance from the sun.
Bring the solar system into your home as 8 planets orbit the Sun, turning STEM learning into a hands-on journey through the wonders of space with this learning toy for budding astronomers ages 10 and up.
Set the solar system model in motion using a hand-cranked gear mechanism and watch the planets move at their own speeds. To reset the mechanism, simply align the planets by hand.
Featuring individual fact-filled information panels for every planet, the model doubles as an educational exploration tool and a dynamic centerpiece.
Put astronomy and physics into the hands of curious kids with this fun and fascinating gift idea. Measuring over 15 in. (38 cm) wide, it will look out of this world on display in any space lover’s room.
And with the LEGO Builder app, kids are empowered to tackle complex builds with ease. With 3D digital instructions, they can rotate and zoom in on models to master building independently. Set contains 572 pieces.
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