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SET INCLUDES: 3-Dimensional planets of Mars, Pluto, Jupiter, Earth, Neptune, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Venus. Also includes these "space-tacular" extras: planetary educational guide, 10 star shaped crystal push pins, 200 glow-in-the-dark stickers, 25' of clear hanging string and putty. Hanging hardware included. Some assembly required.
WHAT STANDS OUT: They are easy to remove and won't damage walls, stars come in different sizes. Can be used as a night light, helps kids sleep and makes a perfect gift- LOVED by KIDS.
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Customers like the appearance and ease of assembly of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it looks cool, and is easy to assemble and install. They appreciate the value. However, some customers report that the kit does not come with a sun or moon. Opinions are mixed on brightness, quality, size, and ease.
Customers like the appearance of the science fundamentals kit. They say it looks cool, great in low light conditions, and nice to see. They also mention the colors are pretty and the planets are a good size. Customers also say it's a cool decoration for space enthusiasts.
"...These things are super cute! And I can’t wait to put them up and have my students comment on them. I absolutely LOVE them!" Read more
"The product was somewhat accurate in appearance of the planets. We loved that they included Pluto...." Read more
"It's a cute set but it didn't come with the sun. How can you hang the planets of you don't have a sun for the planets to evolve around?..." Read more
"This arrived really quickly. The planets look nice and they glow in the dark. There’s also some tiny glowing star stickers included...." Read more
155 customers mention "Ease of assembly"114 positive41 negative
Customers find the science fundamentals kit easy to assemble and install. They appreciate the instructions and glow-in-the-dark stickers. They also say the kit comes with everything they need to erect the planets, including fish line putty. Customers also mention that the planet is fairly easy to hang.
"...Fairly easy to work with, does take a little time and patience...." Read more
"Installation was a breeze (suffice you can tie a decent knot, I cannot). With even very slight sunlight, each planet glows brilliantly at night...." Read more
"...Pros: Develops an interest in the Solar System. Everything you need to install is included. Durable, Educational, and Fun...." Read more
"...This is true and not true in my experience. Some were tricky, but I was able to get most of them off with no problems at all...." Read more
73 customers mention "Value"73 positive0 negative
Customers find the science fundamentals kit worth the price. They say it's an inexpensive toy great for younger kids and includes everything they need to put it up.
"...Not a huge investment for a cool decoration to have around -- especially one you can enjoy at night. Five stars all around!..." Read more
"...she uses it as toys so it was amazing overall so I think it was worth the money but she doesn’t hang them just uses it and plays with it." Read more
"It's a decent solar system for the price. We purchased it to turn it to a solar system to hang above my 7 year old sons bed...." Read more
"...plastic is lightweight so they can easily hang from fishline, not necessarily cheap...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that it glows really well in the dark, while others say that it's weak and not as bright as they expected. Some customers also mention that the glow-in-the-dark stickers are somewhat dim and challenging to peel and stick.
"I absolutely love this product and the fact that it glows so much better than I actually thought it would make it that much cooler...." Read more
"...These glow fantastic. The complaints about poor glowing amount to user error and requires having basic knowledge of lighting and a little common..." Read more
"This arrived really quickly. The planets look nice and they glow in the dark. There’s also some tiny glowing star stickers included...." Read more
"...They don’t glow much at night even when exposed to sunlight most of the day...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that they are wonderful, great, and awesome, while others say that the planets are cheaply made, feel cheap, and come apart easily.
"...This set is great. Yes, they are plastic. Yes, the paint job is simple. Yes, hanging system amounts to thumb tacks and fishing line...." Read more
"...We got lots of oooos and ahhhs. What we didn't like is the thin fishing line that was provided in the packaging, you literally just tie it to the..." Read more
"...So, they aren’t 100% accurate… BUT… these things are well-constructed and they come with everything you need to hang them..." Read more
"...We loved that they included Pluto. The product is pretty cheaply made and the planets need some tape to keep them from falling apart...." Read more
87 customers mention "Size"35 positive52 negative
Customers are mixed about the size of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that the planets are sized correctly, and the stars aren't that small. However, others say that the stickers are small and the posting is a bit deceiving.
"...This stickers are so tiny, you can't tell what they are, stars, moons, planets? They are just tiny specks. Do away with the stickers and add a sun!" Read more
"...When I opened the package, I was pleasantly surprised! The gas planets are much larger than I expected...." Read more
"They’re kind of on the small side but they serve their purpose for my son’s space themed room." Read more
"...I like that the planets are sized correctly and they have loops on the top so you can add the strings to hang them up...." Read more
71 customers mention "Ease of hanging"40 positive31 negative
Customers are mixed about the ease of hanging. Some mention that it's relatively light and hanging was not an issue, they come with everything you need to hang them. However, others say that it was extremely hard to hang then, fishing cord is hard to tight, and it takes forever to thread and tie off the strip get to the planets.
"...… BUT… these things are well-constructed and they come with everything you need to hang them..." Read more
"...up you have to put some kind of putty on a push pin they don't stick well to the ceiling." Read more
"...The set includes everything you need to hang, too, which is great because I realized I didn't have any push pins and was happy to see everything I..." Read more
"...glow in the dark coating scratches off of the easily, and they don't stick to walls well...." Read more
My toddler is absolutely obsessed with all things planets. We transitioned him to his big boy bed and are expecting his little sister in a few months here and wanted him to be excited about his new room with her taking over the nursery stuff. He is thrilled!We all Love love love them! They have only been out of the box for a few hours so haven’t had time to be in daylight, not sure on the glow in the dark part yet but will update when we know!
My toddler is absolutely obsessed with all things planets. We transitioned him to his big boy bed and are expecting his little sister in a few months here and wanted him to be excited about his new room with her taking over the nursery stuff. He is thrilled!
We all Love love love them! They have only been out of the box for a few hours so haven’t had time to be in daylight, not sure on the glow in the dark part yet but will update when we know!
5.0 out of 5 stars
So fun! Very cute.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
My toddler is absolutely obsessed with all things planets. We transitioned him to his big boy bed and are expecting his little sister in a few months here and wanted him to be excited about his new room with her taking over the nursery stuff. He is thrilled!
We all Love love love them! They have only been out of the box for a few hours so haven’t had time to be in daylight, not sure on the glow in the dark part yet but will update when we know!
I'm glad I ignored the negative reviews; they almost prevented me from purchasing this set. This set is great. Yes, they are plastic. Yes, the paint job is simple. Yes, hanging system amounts to thumb tacks and fishing line. But fifteen dollars doesn't get you far in life these days, and for the price its great. Looks like Space Mountain in my kid's room. Lets address the complaints. These glow fantastic. The complaints about poor glowing amount to user error and requires having basic knowledge of lighting and a little common sense. If you simply have a standard light on in the room for an infinite amount of time, the planets will likely not glow very good. Why? Answer: Because the light is not DIRECTED at the planets. A standard bulb spreads out the light in all directions, thus limiting the potential light the planets could absorb. The same goes for natural daylight, not to mention that you are hanging the planets from the CEILING. It's like putting a solar landscape light under a large oak tree and asking what gives. And I'm not really sure why you would use a black or UV light?? Do what I do, get a 1000 lumen work light and shine on planets for 20 minutes, you will be more than satisfied with the results. As for the hanging system, for someone who has difficulties tying their own shoes, this was a non-issue. Fairly easy to work with, does take a little time and patience. Took about 45 minutes of actual hanging time to do four planets, if I tried harder could have shaved some time. I can't imagine the hanging system being much better with customizable heights.
And the claim that the planet color schemes are not identified in the instructions is completely false. It is on the very first page, under the pictures of all the planets. It even says "The colors indicated below will help you find the corresponding glow in the dark planet". But really, even if the color schemes weren't listed, it takes about 30 seconds to figure out which is which with a little deductive reasoning, no "research" required. Earth is green and blue, Saturn has rings, Jupiter is the biggest without rings, Mars is the red one, Pluto is the smallest, Mercury the second smallest, Venus is the smallest of planets left, Uranus is solid color without variation, and Neptune is last. What's hard about that? Ugh.
And all the fuss about the sun seems ridiculous. Why would the sun be in a glow in the dark set? Do you see the sun at night? Where is the moon? Where are all of the moons? Using the ceiling light as the sun makes sense, for those of whom it makes any difference to.
Now, if you want a durable toy, which this should not be considered, or a strong educational tool, then this set might not be for you. But if you want an awesome room accessory and a happy kid, this will work.
I absolutely love this product and the fact that it glows so much better than I actually thought it would make it that much cooler. I’m 34 years old and every time I lay down at night me and My Wife both love that I put it to good use right above our bed
5.0 out of 5 stars
The sticky tape or material that came with it isn’t that great but if you improvise you will be fine
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
I absolutely love this product and the fact that it glows so much better than I actually thought it would make it that much cooler. I’m 34 years old and every time I lay down at night me and My Wife both love that I put it to good use right above our bed
My husband and I really loved these for the kids. My kids are toddlers, 2 &4 so they both loved the planet system especially when we hit the lights. We got lots of oooos and ahhhs. What we didn't like is the thin fishing line that was provided in the packaging, you literally just tie it to the loop on the top of each planet. (It was difficult for me since I have carple tunnel.) And the main complaint is it doesn't come with a sun. We figured of they're just kids, they won't notice, but my daughter noticed. At 4 years old, she asked for a different solar system because it doesn't have a sun. So now we are going to have to buy a separate glow in the dark sun.
I purchased these for my classroom. Honestly, I’m picky. I wanted something close to scale, with the Sun and Earth’s moon… and if you’re going to give me Pluto… where are the other dwarf planets (Eris, Ceres, Haumea, Makemake)? There’s just not a market for a product like that. But my classroom is bright and colorful… and these would fit right in. When I opened the package, I was pleasantly surprised! The gas planets are much larger than I expected. You do have to snap the larger planets together (see my pic of how they appear in the packaging). OK, so Uranus and Neptune don’t have rings. So, they aren’t 100% accurate… BUT… these things are well-constructed and they come with everything you need to hang them (see my pic… there is putty, clear nylon string, clear star shaped push pins, and little planet labels). They even give you a little guide and a sheet of glow in the dark stickers. These things are super cute! And I can’t wait to put them up and have my students comment on them. I absolutely LOVE them!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Durable vividly colored adorable planets
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
I purchased these for my classroom. Honestly, I’m picky. I wanted something close to scale, with the Sun and Earth’s moon… and if you’re going to give me Pluto… where are the other dwarf planets (Eris, Ceres, Haumea, Makemake)? There’s just not a market for a product like that. But my classroom is bright and colorful… and these would fit right in. When I opened the package, I was pleasantly surprised! The gas planets are much larger than I expected. You do have to snap the larger planets together (see my pic of how they appear in the packaging). OK, so Uranus and Neptune don’t have rings. So, they aren’t 100% accurate… BUT… these things are well-constructed and they come with everything you need to hang them (see my pic… there is putty, clear nylon string, clear star shaped push pins, and little planet labels). They even give you a little guide and a sheet of glow in the dark stickers. These things are super cute! And I can’t wait to put them up and have my students comment on them. I absolutely LOVE them!
The product was somewhat accurate in appearance of the planets. We loved that they included Pluto. The product is pretty cheaply made and the planets need some tape to keep them from falling apart. They don’t glow much at night even when exposed to sunlight most of the day. The star stickers don’t have any quality adhesive to them so they fall off everything we’ve tried to “stick” them to. We do love the labels for each planet. They helped me teach my kid their names and helped with sight reading.