Customer Reviews for Educational Insights GeoSafari Motorized Solar System, Multicolored (5287)
Item # : 2662102
Model # : 5287
- Ages: 8+
- 14.6" x 8.4" x 7.6"
Price is $62.69
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32 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Aug 2, 2017
Great educational tool!
We received this product from Educational Insights, but all opinions are our own. My 6 year old son has been asking for a solar system model for a while now. This one is great. It took about 5 minutes to put together. The booklet it came with is very informative and has some great information on each planet. The constellation projection is a huge bonus and was a great a...
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Posted Dec 25, 2021
Did not work out of the box.
Much like it seems the majority of people's experience with this product. It didn't work right out of the box. Very disappointed. Will be returning and purchasing one from another company. This was for my 5 year old son whom is fascinated with the planets and space. I think the thing that irritates me the most is that this product is marketed to teachers for use in the ...
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Kaz
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Posted Apr 2, 2024
What About the Southern Hemisphere?
I purchased this to use in my science classroom with 5-12 year olds and will be using it this term so can't yet comment on its durability or usefulness, but as I live in the southern hemisphere, it would be good if a southern hemisphere constellation dome was included in the kit or there was an option of purchasing a southern hemisphere kit instead. Having the northern ...
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Dee
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Posted Jan 23, 2023
Product has promise. Expect next model to hit the mark
This toy was very simplistic for the price paid. It was a great concept but I expected more. The stars are blurred even when close to the ceiling so that feature did not add to the educational value. A few tweaks on the suggested flaws and it would be an idea toy to learn about the solar system.
I expected the planets to turn on their axis. They only went around the su...
I expected the planets to turn on their axis. They only went around the su...
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Dan
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Posted Mar 20, 2022
Junk - Does not work, will totally disappoint your child!
This product does not work out of the box. It seems many people have this comment and the company's response is to try using Lithium-Ion batteries. Nowhere does it say Li-ion batteries required on the packaging. In the enclosed instruction manual, it does not mention Li-ion batteries and actually states, "Alkaline batteries preferable." So, let me get this straight, aft...
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ZCM
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Posted Jan 24, 2022
Batteries are the issue
The guide doesn't state to buy lithium batteries. I had to call geosafari many times to get a representative. She then told me to use lithium batteries. That's why you get many complaints about this toy not working.
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Paul
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Posted Dec 25, 2021
Did not work out of the box.
Much like it seems the majority of people's experience with this product. It didn't work right out of the box. Very disappointed. Will be returning and purchasing one from another company. This was for my 5 year old son whom is fascinated with the planets and space. I think the thing that irritates me the most is that this product is marketed to teachers for use in the ...
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Dad
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Posted Feb 4, 2021
This almost feels like a scam
I bought this for my daughter who is currently fascinated by space and wants to learn more. My experience is similar to others here. Bought the first one, it didn't. Returned it and bought another. It didn't work either. It seems to me that they are counting on people keeping the non-working product. Bottom line, I won't buy from here again.
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Rick
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Posted Apr 16, 2020
Light didnt last 2 weeks...
We recieved this as a gift and the light burned out in less than two weeks, so you can no longer see the stars.
Messaged them today to hopefully get a replacement part or new product.
Messaged them today to hopefully get a replacement part or new product.
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JC
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Posted Feb 2, 2020
Do not purchase
This was a gift for my son for Christmas. We opened and assembled and the light and motor do not work.
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Posted Jan 25, 2020
Motor and light does not work
My son received this as a Christmas gift but when I put the batteries in neither the light or the motor worked. I ordered another one from a store to replace the broken one but that motor did not turn on either. I'm very disappointed since my son loves the planets and was looking forward to watching them spin.
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jamjack
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Posted Oct 13, 2019
Disappointed
Brought this for my son. It worked perfect for the first night. The on/ off switch is kind of archaic. Put him to sleep and put it away. The next morning the light magically stopped working. Replaced the batteries and still doesn't work. Needless to say, I am disappointed.
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Lorac
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Posted Sep 27, 2019
Very disappointed as the bulb did not last long at all
In theory this would be a good idea but as the bulb only lasted a couple of hours and I cannot find a replacement it is useless
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Disappointed Dad
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Posted Jul 8, 2019
LED lasted less than 4 hours.
My son got this as a gift. The light burned out before he went to bed on the first night.
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Bishop
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Posted May 19, 2019
Motorized Solar System doesn't work x 2
I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. My 4 year old really loves the planets and solar system and his grandmother thought this would be the perfect gift. She bought 1 and it didn't work at all, so we contacted support and they graciously sent another of the same model. Alas, that new one is doing nothing at all as well. Batteries in, turn it on and nothing happens, no l...
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Ms.A
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Posted Dec 25, 2018
Slight issue with the science...
Despite its major downfall, I still love it. The model works really well for me, and I love the interchangable dome, but there is a major issue behind the science of it. I understand it's not to scale blah blah blah and all that, BUT IT'S REVOLVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION! Planets rotate and revolve in a counterclockwise direction, and this model does not. I teach Astron...
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Stephan
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Posted Oct 24, 2018
I would buy this again but the led quit working
It's a wonderful idea and my 5 year old son thought it was the greatest thing ever but the LED stopped working the first week and I have not found a place to purchase a replacement LED
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Shubha
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Posted May 13, 2018
LED Stopped working after few days
Educational for my son in learning about the solar system and stars. It was Christmas present for my son and it worked for a few days but the LED stopped working and my son was very disappointed. I haven't had any electronics where the LED failed so soon or ever. Very disappointing!!
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Cindy
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Posted Mar 15, 2018
The LED light does not work!!!
The LED light doesn't work! Nothing in the manual describing how to fix this.
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Mom K
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Posted Dec 26, 2017
Fun- initially.....
Kids love the solar system and couldn't wait to build this and turned it on with great anticipation. They already know a lot about the solar system and their primary objective was to watch the planets rotate around the sun. Such a big disappointment that the motor does not work !
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4frogs
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Posted Aug 28, 2017
Loved it
Really enjoyed using it, my stubborn child who says planets are boring still enjoyed it. Found it useful for teaching about the solar system.
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SarahTarq
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Posted Aug 25, 2017
Great way to introduce your kids to the solar system
I recently purchased Educational Insights Geosafari Motorized Solar System to introduce my kids to what lies beyond our planet. Also, with the solar eclipse happening, I wanted to show them how our planets move in relation to one another. The manufacturer recommended age is 8-12, but it's never too early to introduce the basics to your children. Right now, we're focusin...
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