LEGO Reviews Ideas40789

Flying Moon Car

Name: LEGO Flying Moon Car 40789
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40789

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2025211 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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Highly Recommended

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Synthesized Verdict

"A delightful and efficiently designed LEGO Space set with a BrickScore of 80.6, the Flying Moon Car earns its Recommended tier through a near-perfect owner rating of 4.88 and strong critical praise for its retro-futuristic character, though its Insiders Rewards exclusivity keeps it out of reach for most casual fans."

Reviewers from Brickset and RacingBrick agree that the Flying Moon Car is a charming, well-executed Ideas set that faithfully preserves the original fan designer's retro-futuristic vision. The Brickset reviewer praised its nearly-studless finish and clever construction, calling it 'a creative and delightful LEGO Space set' despite reservations about the minifigure helmets. Owner ratings back this up strongly, with a 4.88 average and 100% would-recommend from LEGO.com buyers, though total ratings are limited at 6.

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LOVED (8)

01Faithful adaptation of the original Ideas fan submission with minimal changes to the design
02Retro-futuristic 1950s car styling combined with space exploration theming
03Nearly studless finish and efficient construction for a 211-piece set

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CRITICIZED (5)

01Minifigure helmets look odd and distort faces; oversized spherical design leaves no room for hair
02Black support pillar under the vehicle is poorly camouflaged against the lunar surface
03Windscreen appears smaller than the original Ideas submission design

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

vehicledisplayinsidersdesignlunarbasespacehelmetsadaptationsubmissionsurfacepointsoriginaltechniquespartselementsretro-futuristicfaithfulstandmoondynamiccockpitexecutionoverallfinishideascreativebright

What reviewers are saying

"40789 is the official LEGO set version of EnchantingNoodle's winning fan submission to the LEGO Ideas Explore the Cosmos challenge held in early 2024"

Brick Fanatics

"LEGO Ideas models are sometimes criticised for diverging too much from the initial submission, but that cannot be said for 40789 Flying Moon Car! This set closely mirrors EnchantingNoodle's original design and is now ava…"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

10355 Blacktron Renegade 77 — Reviewer notes the yellow arrow attached to the lamppost reminds him of arrows found in Blacktron sets, including 10355 Blacktron Renegade released earlier in 2025. Multiple commenters suggest the set could be recolored in Blacktron livery (black and yellow).

10298 Vespa 125 82 — Reviewer notes that the bright light blue pieces used in the Flying Moon Car are also in production for the Vespa set, suggesting shared parts palette and potentially similar build quality/design philosophy.

Speed Champions sets — Commenter describes the car's smooth shaping and construction techniques as 'Speed Champions quality,' suggesting the vehicle design rivals that of dedicated Speed Champions vehicles despite being part of a space-themed set.

🎨 Designer EnchantingNoodle (named by critics)

IdeasInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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"40789 is the official LEGO set version of EnchantingNoodle's winning fan submission to the LEGO Ideas Explore the Cosmos challenge held in early 2024"

Key Pros

✓Excellently-designed retro-futuristic hover vehicle
✓Faithful adaptation of fan submission with minimal changes
✓Excellent display stand with moon surface scene and dynamic angling

Key Cons

✕High redemption cost (2,500 Insiders Points, equivalent to £310+ spend requirement)
✕Not accessible to non-LEGO Insiders members

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BUY

Key Pros

✓Beautiful moon car with smooth, nearly studless finish
✓Faithful adaptation of EnchantingNoodle's original Ideas submission
✓Retro-futuristic styling influenced by 1950s car design

Key Cons

✕Minifigure helmets look odd and distort faces
✕Oversized spherical helmets lack space for hair elements

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Flying Moon Car Astronaut Female

Flying Moon Car Astronaut

Standout parts (per reviewers)

1x2x2 arched window frames
Used creatively as intakes or radiators on the front, with trans-orange tiles hidden behind the lattices, showing innovative part usage.
Light bluish grey cupcake cases
Employed for engine detail between the tail fins, creating mechanical texture and clever construction.
White slope (printed)
Previously limited to Friends sets; included in the cockpit area with printed detail.
Trans-orange flames
Create visual impact on the rear of the vehicle alongside white tail fins.
Bright light blue body pieces
Perfect color choice for the vehicle; contrasts with grey and black base and reflects retro-futuristic aesthetic.
1x2 grille slopes
Used on the sides; reviewer expresses uncertainty about their aesthetic contribution.