3D solar system kit

by Toysmith

Product Features

• As seen in Architectural Digest!
• Build your own 29 1/2 inch glow in the dark solar system mobile.
• This amazing kit includes a full set of snap-together planets, hanging frame and string, two strips of paint, two glow paints and a paint brush.
• Kit also includes a bonus poster with solar system facts. Painting and assembling instructions are included.
• Ages 8 & up.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.2 x 2.6 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00007L12U
• Item model number: 5219
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 13 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,569 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #92 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Product Description

Learn about the nine planets as you build your very own 29.5-inch hanging mobile of the Solar System! Snap together planets and then color them with the included paints -- including two that glow-in-the-dark! An educational poster provides facts about each of the nine worlds. Availability:: Usually ships within one business day.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good toy, June 7, 2003

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Mackenzie and Nick (USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 3D solar system kit (Toy)

I bought this set for my 10 year old daughter and she loves it. The planets are easy to snap together and there is plenty of paint. My favorite feature is the glow in the dark paint. It can be painted on after the regular paint dries, or you can mix it with the colored paint for a different effect. It didn't glow as bright as I'd hoped, but that wasn't a big deal. The paint dried surprisingly fast, we were able to apply two coats of colored paint and the glow in the dark stuff in under two hours. I would recommend using a smaller paintbrush than the one included. We used a q-tip for the details. The sun and Saturn come with plastic rings, and there is even a poster of the solar system. The mobile was pretty easy to put together, and the instructions are very clear, my daughter did most of it by herself. We have it hanging on the ceiling in my daughter's room, so no one can touch it. When we were hanging it up, I accidentally scratched Pluto and some of the paint came off. Overall this is a great toy. I would recommend this toy for older children. I can't see a five year old painting details on the little planets and putting together the mobile.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome !, January 9, 2005

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Lisa Avilio-meyer (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 3D solar system kit (Toy)

I added this toy to my son's xmas list. With much luck he did get it; and we are pleased ! I would not say that it's a "fun to play with" toy but the entertainment value still exists. The planets are large enough without being overbearing up on the ceiling. They glow at night..which is the best part !! At 36 years old I can't wait for nighttime to hang in my sons room to check out the planets! The stars the set comes with are perfect. They are NOT the bulky plastic ones that can be seen day or night. They are paper stickers that disappear during the day (on the celing they do anyway) The planets come with name stickers which adds educational value. My son is five and LOVES, LOVES, LOVES these planets. I say get 'em !!

Lisa Avilio-Meyer

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 8 year old daughter loved this!!!, October 8, 2005

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D. Coleman (Delaware) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 3D solar system kit (Toy)

It was very easy to paint. The planets are in two pieces so they sit nicely on the table while you are painting. There is plenty of paint. The planets are labeled on the inside, so you can make sure you are painting the right one the right color & so you put them together right. It was easy to put together and hang. It comes with glow & the dark paint, so at night it glows in my daughters room. She loves it. I would highly recommend this.