- What age is this solar system kit for?
- Brainstorm lists it for ages 6 and up. Younger kids will need help snapping the planets onto the arms.
- Does it need batteries?
- Yes. The remote control and the sun's light need batteries, which are not included. Check the box for the exact battery size.
- Is it a working model or just a craft?
- It is both. You build it, then the remote runs the light and movement so the planets orbit the sun.
- Are the planets to scale?
- No. The planets are sized to fit the model, not to true scale, so distances and sizes are simplified.
- How does it compare with other solar system kits?
- Most rivals are static snap-together models. This one adds a remote-controlled light and motor, so the display moves, at the cost of batteries and a little more setup.
- Where is the Brainstorm My Very Own Solar System cheapest?
- At Tractor Supply Co, for $29.74, 26% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Brainstorm My Very Own Solar System?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Tractor Supply Co, Michaels, JCPenney, Nordstrom.