LEGO SET 42659 - Alternate build | Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car

Exploring New Roads: Alternative Builds for LEGO Set 42659-1 Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car

From the moment you crack open the box of LEGO Set 42659-1 Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car, you’re greeted with a brilliant palette of cheerful Friends-style hues and a bounty of pieces perfectly tuned for fun summer adventures. But what if you could take those very parts and transform them into an entire fleet of fresh, imaginative creations? Thanks to the creative talents of Keep On Bricking, this set doesn’t just stop at one charming convertible; it can become eight entirely different models, each with its own character and play possibilities.

Imagine swapping out the road-trip roof rack for a sleek dragster spoiler, or repurposing the teal and white panels into a sporty cabriolet that turns heads on any mini-figure boulevard. Perhaps your crew is craving a rustic twist: why not build a Rancho Tractor to help out around Heartlake Farm, or roll out the Rancho Tractor’s big wheels for some muddy off-road action? Each alternate model showcases clever part-usage—wheels, windshields, tiles and slopes all finding new roles—demonstrating how a single set can fuel countless storytelling avenues.

Beyond play, these MOCs are a masterclass in efficient design. Builders looking to sharpen their skills will appreciate studying how simple elements—hinges, clips, and slopes—are orchestrated to achieve stability and style. And whether you’re a seasoned fan of Friends sets or new to the theme, diving into these alternates is a delightful way to extend the life of your collection, reduce spare-parts clutter, and inspire the next wave of custom builds.

Ready to turn your Friendship Road-Trip Travel Car into something new?

Alternative Builds Gallery

42659 Big Holiday Car

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-221836/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-big-holiday-car/

42659 Happy Holiday Car

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-221671/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-happy-holiday-car/

42659 Cabriolet

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-223404/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-cabriolet/

42659 Hot Holiday Ride

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-221835/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-hot-holiday-ride/

42659 Sportscar

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-223620/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-sportscar/

42659 6 in 1 Models

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-223388/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-6-in-1-models/

42659 Rancho Tractor

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-226201/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-rancho-tractor/

42659 Drag Race Truck

Designer: Keep On Bricking
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-223403/Keep%20On%20Bricking/42659-drag-race-truck/