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Set 40789 Flying Moon Car
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

Flying Moon Car

The Flying Moon Car (40789) is part of the LEGO® Ideas line, where fan-submitted concepts get turned into official sets. At 211 pieces it's a compact build, well suited to a quick evening session. Below you'll find the full parts list and everything worth knowing about the set.

Set number
40789
Year
2025
Pieces
211
Minifigures
2
Theme
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts
102
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 102

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (10)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A compact build with a big personality

At 211 pieces, the Flying Moon Car sits firmly in LEGO's smaller-format range, the kind of set you can finish in a single sitting rather than a weekend project. Despite the modest piece count, it uses 102 unique parts, which is a comparatively high ratio for a set this size and points to plenty of specialised shapes rather than repeated basic bricks. That variety tends to make smaller sets more interesting to build, since each stage introduces new pieces instead of repeating steps. Released in 2025, it comes from the LEGO Ideas line, where fan-submitted designs are shared through the LEGO CUUSOO platform and selected by LEGO for official production.

A retro-futuristic colour scheme

The model leans on Light Bluish Grey and Black for its main body, with Bright Light Blue picking out the cockpit and Tan used for smaller accents. It's a palette that reads as classic space-age design rather than modern sci-fi, giving the finished model a slightly nostalgic feel. With roughly half of its 211 pieces counted among the 102 unique parts, the set leans more on varied shapes than repeated basics for its size. If you're after specific elements in these colours for your own builds, the parts list on this page breaks down exactly what's included and in which shade.

Two minifigures and a display-friendly size

The set comes with two minifigures, giving the finished model a bit of narrative alongside the build itself. Once complete, its compact footprint makes it an easy fit for a shelf or desk display, sitting comfortably alongside other small-scale space sets rather than needing dedicated display space. It's the kind of set that works well as a standalone piece or as a supporting item next to larger builds in a wider space-themed collection. Without moving functions built in, it's best suited to display rather than active play, making it a tidy addition to a small collection of fan-designed LEGO Ideas sets.

FAQ

Is the Flying Moon Car part of the main LEGO Space theme?
No, it belongs to LEGO® Ideas, the line built from fan-submitted designs that LEGO selects for official production.
How many unique parts does the set use?
The 211-piece set is built from 102 unique parts, a relatively high variety for its size.
Does the set include any minifigures?
Yes, two minifigures are included, giving the model a small space-mission scene.

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