Hit the Road with Friends!
Adventure awaits with 220 pieces of fun!

Build the Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car and create exciting stories with Liann, Aliya, and their adorable puppy, Aira! Includes a kayak, skateboard, and even a picnic cooler!

🏛 Friends
Set #42659

Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car

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

🏆 Best For: Younger LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the LEGO Friends theme. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 220 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

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.

📝 Our Take

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
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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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Investment Grade
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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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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Friends vehicles, this set offers a compact and affordable option for younger builders. While larger sets like the LEGO Friends Summer Fun Water Park (41720-1) provide more elaborate play features, the Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car is an excellent entry point into the theme. Its smaller size makes it easier to display and integrate into existing LEGO Friends layouts.

2 Minifigures Included

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.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 88 unique parts • 210 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 42659-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10112010 [No Color/Any Color]
Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 11203 White
Tile Round 1 x 2 Tile Round 1 x 2
Part #: 1126 Tan
Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring Wheel 18 x 8 with...
Part #: 13971 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Bright Light Orange
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 White
Steering Wheel Small, 2 x 2 [Reinforced] Steering Wheel Sm...
Part #: 16091 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 Inverted with 1 x 2 Cutouts Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 1750 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Bright Light Orange
Tyre 24 x 12 Low Profile Tyre 24 x 12 Low ...
Part #: 18977 Black
Plant, Cherries Plant, Cherries
Part #: 22667 Lime
Lattice 3 x 6 Module with Studs Lattice 3 x 6 Mod...
Part #: 23444 Flat Silver
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Bright Light Orange
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Lime
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Tan
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley Wheel Skateboard ...
Part #: 2496 Dark Turquoise
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2508 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Green
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Bright Light Orange
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Tan
Boat / Kayak 2 x 15 Boat / Kayak 2 x 15
Part #: 29110 Coral
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Bright Light Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Bright Light Orange
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Lime
Equipment Camera Handheld with Central Viewfinder Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 30089b Dark Azure
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Bright Light Orange
Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 Box / Crate with ...
Part #: 30150 Medium Nougat
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Bright Light Orange
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Bright Light Orange
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Medium Nougat
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Lime
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Bright Light Orange
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone, Navigation Screen print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr9911 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Bright Light Orange
Panel 2 x 2 x 1 Corner Posts with Centre Stud Panel 2 x 2 x 1 C...
Part #: 3131 Dark Orange
Equipment Oar / Paddle End Equipment Oar / P...
Part #: 31990 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 3484 Light Bluish Gray
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Thin Top Windscreen 2 x 6 ...
Part #: 35336 Trans-Clear
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Tan
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 x 2 1/2 Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 35789 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Bright Light Orange
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36840 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Lime
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Bright Light Orange
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 White
Sports Skateboard with Trolley Wheel Holders Sports Skateboard...
Part #: 42511 Lime
Helmet, Sports, with Vent Holes [Plain] Helmet, Sports, w...
Part #: 46303 Magenta
Helmet, Sports, with Vent Holes [Plain] Helmet, Sports, w...
Part #: 46303 Coral
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, No Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738c Medium Lavender
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Tan
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 49307 Lime
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 49307 White
Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 52031 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Bright Light Orange
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Yellow
Tyre Offset Tread with Center Band 23 x 7 Tyre Offset Tread...
Part #: 61254 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Blue
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, Flattened with Holes and Axle Hole in Center Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 63082 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 White
Wheel 18 x 12 with Pin Hole and Stud Wheel 18 x 12 wit...
Part #: 66727 White
Brick Special 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Axle Holes and 2 x 2 Recessed and Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 67446 Dark Bluish Gray
Sports Inline Skate / Roller Blade Sports Inline Ska...
Part #: 6917 Coral
Animal, Dog Pup with White Spots, Mouth, Paws print (Aira) Animal, Dog Pup w...
Part #: 69901pr0039 Dark Orange
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 79389 Bright Light Orange
Treasure Chest Lid, Flat with 2 Studs Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 80835 White
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Lime
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Trans-Clear
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Lime
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 White
Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2 Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2
Part #: 92583 Trans-Clear
Bar 1L with Top Stud and Two Side Studs Bar 1L with Top S...
Part #: 92690 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Central Divider Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 93095 Bright Light Orange
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Central Divider Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 93095 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 4 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 93274 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Lavender
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Cookie Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0018 Medium Nougat
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Soda Can Tab, Ring Pull Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0035 Flat Silver
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Animal Track Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0056 Medium Nougat
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Pink Donut print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0090 Medium Nougat
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 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.

🛒 Where to Buy

Walmart
✓ In Stock
$15.99
LEGO
✓ In Stock
$19.99
eBay
Amazon

💎 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'.

Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.6 /5
Positive
29% positive
2
Positive
5
Mixed
0
Critical
Common Feedback
+ Great
BlockTalk AI Analysis

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'.

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.

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

Charts Inventory Statistics

88
Unique Parts
210
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1