How many pieces are in the Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car?

Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car contains 220 pieces.

What age is the Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 6+.

When was the Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car released?

Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car was released in 2025.

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LEGO Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car set 42659

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🏛 Friends

Set #42659

Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car

Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car is a delightful addition to the LEGO Friends lineup.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Younger LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the LEGO Friends theme.
Build: 220 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 9.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retiring soon · expected exit Dec 31, 2026

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 11 ratings

Fans appreciate the bright colors and cute design of the car, making it a fun addition to LEGO Friends collections. Some find the build a bit too simple, but it's generally considered a good value for the price, especially for younger builders.

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📝 Our Take

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Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car is a delightful addition to the LEGO Friends lineup. This set perfectly captures the spirit of adventure and friendship, with its vibrant colors and charming design that's instantly appealing.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy the Friends theme. With a manageable piece count and straightforward building techniques, it offers a satisfying and engaging experience, plus it's great for imaginative play.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex or challenging build. More advanced builders might find it too simple; consider LEGO Creator sets for a more intricate experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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220

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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19cm × 8cm × 6cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Simple and fun build, perfect for beginners.
Bright Light Orange color scheme adds a playful touch.
Incorporates clever use of curved slopes for a smooth design.
Includes accessories to enhance play scenarios.

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retiring soon

The Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car presents a modest investment opportunity. While the Friends theme maintains consistent popularity, its mass-market appeal and relatively low piece count might limit significant appreciation. However, the set's affordability and potential for play-based value could attract collectors down the line, especially if the minifigures become sought after. Keep an eye on retirement announcements and demand within the LEGO Friends community to gauge its long-term investment prospects. Currently being sold under MSRP gives it a boost.

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2 Minifigures Included

Aliya - White Shirt, Medium Azure Pants, Sunglasses, Lifevest

6 parts

C+

Liann - White Top, Bright Light Orange Skirt

4 parts

The set includes two minifigures: Aliya with a life vest and Liann in a unique skirt. These figures are standard for the Friends theme and offer good play value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 220
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 88 unique parts, 210 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10112010 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 2× White

Tile Round 1 x 2

Part #: 1126 1× Tan

Wheel 18 x 8 with...

Part #: 13971 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Bright Light Orange

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× White

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 16091 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 1750 6× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Bright Light Orange

Tyre 24 x 12 Low ...

Part #: 18977 4× Black

Plant, Cherries

Part #: 22667 1× Lime

Lattice 3 x 6 Mod...

Part #: 23444 2× Flat Silver

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Bright Light Orange

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Lime

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel Skateboard ...

Part #: 2496 2× Dark Turquoise

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2508 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Green

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 2× Bright Light Orange

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 28802 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 28802 1× Tan

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 28802 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Boat / Kayak 2 x 15

Part #: 29110 1× Coral

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 1× Bright Light Orange

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29120 1× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Lime

Equipment Camera ...

Part #: 30089b 1× Dark Azure

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Bright Light Orange

Box / Crate with ...

Part #: 30150 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3023 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 5× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Lime

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Bright Light Orange

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× White

Tile 1 x 2 with S...

Part #: 3069bpr9911 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Bright Light Orange

Panel 2 x 2 x 1 C...

Part #: 3131 2× Dark Orange

Equipment Oar / P...

Part #: 31990 2× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 3484 1× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 2 x 6 ...

Part #: 35336 1× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 1× Tan

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 35789 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Lime

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Bright Light Orange

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 6× Tan

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 1× White

Sports Skateboard...

Part #: 42511 1× Lime

Helmet, Sports, w...

Part #: 46303 1× Coral

Helmet, Sports, w...

Part #: 46303 1× Magenta

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738c 1× Medium Lavender

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 1× Tan

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 49307 2× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 49307 8× Lime

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 52031 2× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Bright Light Orange

Tyre Offset Tread...

Part #: 61254 2× Black

Part #: 63082 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× White

Wheel 18 x 12 wit...

Part #: 66727 4× White

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 67446 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Sports Inline Ska...

Part #: 6917 2× Coral

Animal, Dog Pup w...

Part #: 69901pr0039 1× Dark Orange

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 79389 4× Bright Light Orange

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 80835 1× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Lime

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 2× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Lime

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 2× White

Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2

Part #: 92583 1× Trans-Clear

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 93095 1× Bright Light Orange

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 93095 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 6× Trans-Red

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 4× Lavender

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0018 1× Medium Nougat

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0035 2× Flat Silver

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0056 1× Medium Nougat

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0090 1× Medium Nougat

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Green

The set has a good quantity of Bright Light Orange parts, useful for builders looking to add vibrant details to their MOCs. The curved slopes and round tiles are also versatile elements for creating smooth, organic shapes.

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💎 Notable Parts

Lime Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs (8x) $0.80

Bright Light Orange Slope Curved 2 x 2 Inverted with 1 x 2 Cutouts (6x) $0.90

Bright Light Orange Plate 1 x 4 (5x) $0.25

Black Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (4x) $0.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.35

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Convert the car into a camper van or food truck.

🌳 Build a small park or picnic area to complement the car.

🏙 Create a modular building facade for a roadside diner.

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 7 videos

3.6 /5

Positive

29% positive

BlockTalk AI

Overall sentiment towards the LEGO Friends Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car (42659-1) is positive, with a score of 3.6/5. While the analysis includes a mix of neutral and positive opinions, the set is generally described as 'great'.

Lego Friends 42659 Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car (Unboxing, Review, Modifications)

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Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.6 /5

Positive

29% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

+ Great

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

DailyWeeklyBuilds provides an unboxing, review, and modification of the set, though the sentiment is neutral. The review is part of a broader discussion of the LEGO Friends line.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

1 video

Lego Friends 42659 Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car (Unboxing, Review, Modifications)

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

220

Official Piece Count

210

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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