To the Moon!
In this retro Flying Moon Car

Build this 211-piece LEGO Ideas set based on a fan design from the 2024 'Exploring the Cosmos' building contest. Includes 2 minifigures!

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Set #40789

Flying Moon Car

The Flying Moon Car is a charming and imaginative LEGO Ideas set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for families and LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy creative and imaginative builds. ⏱ 2.0 hr build 🧩 211 pcs 🎂 Ages 18+
★★★★☆ 4.3

Fans appreciate the set's charming design and fun building experience. Some find the piece count low for the price, but overall, it's praised for its unique aesthetic and display value.

📝 Our Take

The Flying Moon Car is a charming and imaginative LEGO Ideas set. It perfectly captures the whimsical spirit of early science fiction with its retro-futuristic design and vibrant color scheme.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy creative builds and unique display pieces. The build is straightforward and fun, making it an ideal project for families to work on together.

Skip this if you prefer highly detailed, complex models. If you're looking for a more challenging build, consider larger LEGO Ideas sets like the Globe (21332-1) or the Medieval Blacksmith (21325-1).

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🧱 Building Experience

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211
Pieces
2.0h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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11cm × 17cm × 9cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Uses clever techniques to create the rounded, retro-futuristic shape of the moon car.
  • The bright light blue color scheme adds a playful and eye-catching element.
  • Incorporates simple but effective details to evoke a sense of classic sci-fi.
  • The finished model is sturdy and perfect for display.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Flying Moon Car has good investment potential due to its unique design, reasonable piece count, and popularity within the LEGO Ideas theme. Its relatively low price point makes it accessible to a wider range of collectors. Given the set's unique aesthetic and limited availability after retirement, it's likely to appreciate in value over time, especially if kept in pristine condition. However, its smaller size and simpler build might limit its long-term growth compared to larger, more complex sets.

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📖 About This Set

LEGO® Flying Moon Car (40789) is an out-of-this-world space vehicle display set designed for adult model-builders and fans of cool cars.

The buildable vehicle is supported above the lunar surface by a pedestal and has flames projecting from the tailpipes. Inside the car are 2 space-traveler minifigures wearing their spacesuits. A helpful sign points the way to the moon-based motorist’s destination. To increase options for display, the vehicle can be detached from its support pedestal.

  • Space vehicle display set – LEGO® Flying Moon Car is a build-and-display set designed to appeal to adult model-builders and sci-fi enthusiasts
  • Zero-gravity moon car – The buildable vehicle contains 2 space-traveler minifigures wearing spacesuits, is supported above the lunar surface by a pedestal and has flames projecting from the tailpipes
  • Lunar transport to build and display – This retro-futuristic representation of space travel puts a passion for space, sci-fi and technology on display for all to admire
  • Dynamic display – The set’s vehicle can be detached from its support pedestal to expand the options for display
  • Gift for car fans – This set for adult model builders, fans of cool vehicles and sci-fi enthusiasts makes a great gift for any occasion
  • 211-piece set – The completed model measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 6 in. (17 cm) long and 3 in. (9 cm) wide

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This set offers a unique, retro-futuristic aesthetic compared to other LEGO vehicle sets. While smaller than sets like the Back to the Future DeLorean (10300-1), its lower price point and distinctive design make it an appealing alternative for collectors seeking something different. It stands out from more realistic vehicle models with its playful color scheme and imaginative concept.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two astronaut minifigures with unique bright light orange and bright green leg colors, adding to the set's collectible appeal. Their classic white spacesuits and sphere helmets perfectly complement the retro-futuristic theme.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 83 unique parts • 195 total pieces

Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 Black
Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 White
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 14395 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Bright Light Blue
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thin Top without Reinforced Underside [New Version] Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 15254 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Inverted [Inside Bow] Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 18653 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Black
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Flat Silver
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Trans-Orange
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 White
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Black
Minifig Head [Plain] [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 28621 Trans-Clear
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30044 Dark Bluish Gray
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Pane Lattice Diamond with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30046 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Yellow
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Bright Light Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Bright Light Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Bright Light Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Battery, Graph print Tile 1 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3069bpr0396 White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 Tan
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Yellow
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Bright Light Blue
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Bright Light Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Tan
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 37352 Bright Light Blue
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 37352 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Bright Light Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 White
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 White
Bar 1 x 12 with 1 x 2 Plate End with Solid Studs and 1 x 1 Round Plate End Bar 1 x 12 with 1...
Part #: 42445 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Tan
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Bright Light Blue
Helmet Round Sphere with Small Hole Helmet Round Sphe...
Part #: 51283 Trans-Clear
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 5841 Bright Light Blue
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Orange
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Special 6 x 12 with Studs on 3 Edges Plate Special 6 x...
Part #: 6178 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge [Plain] Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6179 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Bright Light Blue
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Tile Round 3 x 3 Tile Round 3 x 3
Part #: 67095 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Axle Hole and Grill on Sides (Haybale) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 71752 Black
Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 3 Support Walls on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 72132 Tan
Bracket 3 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Stud Holder Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 73562 Bright Light Blue
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 Black
Plate Special 1 x 3 Rounded with 3 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 77850 Black
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 1 with Inverted Cutout Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 78666 Light Bluish Gray
Food Cupcake with Stud Food Cupcake with...
Part #: 79743 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 80796 Dark Bluish Gray
Windscreen 2 x 4 Half Dome Windscreen 2 x 4 ...
Part #: 81911 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Trans-Orange
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Bright Light Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Medium Azure Scale / Speedometer, Red Dial print Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984pr0045 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 1 Center Stud on 1 Side, Bottom Stud Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 86876 Bright Light Blue
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Flat Silver
The set offers a good selection of Bright Light Blue curved slopes and plates, useful for creating smooth, aerodynamic designs. The Light Bluish Gray Palisade bricks provide unique detailing opportunities for MOC builders.

💎 Notable Parts

Bright Light Blue Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs (8x) $0.80
Bright Light Blue Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 (8x) $1.20
Black Plate 2 x 2 Corner (6x) $0.30
Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (2x) $0.50
Light Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (3x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.70

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Alternate spaceship designs inspired by classic sci-fi.
🚗 Convert the moon car into a terrestrial vehicle with updated wheels and chassis.
🏙 Create a lunar outpost or research station to accompany the moon car.

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📖 Building Instructions 7

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Charts Inventory Statistics

83
Unique Parts
195
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1