City's lunar line has been quietly solid, and this rover captures that boxy, functional astronaut energy well — just know $40 for 275 pieces is a stretch you'll feel.
Is the price fair?D+$40 for 275 pieces in 2022 is a tough sell — this one needed a lower entry point.
Will you love it?BThe rover's chunky proportions and crew of three make it easy to like once it's built.
Holds its value?C-Retired City sets at this price point rarely pop on the secondary market — don't bank on it.
True ValueD+
$31
Street price
$35
Parts value
114%
Ratio
The parts alone are worth about 114% of the street price — the basis for this D+ price read.
What you get
Plain bricks
$16
Printed & detailcalc
$2
Functional piecescalc
$8
Figures (×3)
$9
BargainThe parts alone are worth more than you pay — $35 of parts for $31.
The Full Take
The Lunar Roving Vehicle lands in a sweet spot for Space City fans: the rover design is chunky and purposeful, the three minifigs give it a crew feel, and it reads like a complete scene on a table or shelf. The build itself is straightforward — nothing that'll make you put the instructions down and stare at a technique — but it clicks together with a satisfying, intentional shape. Where it stumbles is the price tag; $39.99 for this part count is on the thin side, and LEGO®'s lunar sets have occasionally offered more for less. The minifigs are solid, with the astronaut suits doing a lot of heavy lifting for the overall vibe. It's a B-tier set in the truest sense: likable, displayable, fun to build, but nothing that demands you pay full retail without hesitation. Wait for a sale and the calculus shifts noticeably in your favor.
