BD, Nashbar & Framed bikes all have decently-spec'ed versions out for less than $1000. Framed's newest offerings, the Minnesota 1.0 & 2.0 are $799 & $899 and they're even offering an early buy promo special that includes an extra complete 29'r wheelset for free. I just purchased the 1.0 version.
For flatland-type areas(FL), I'd look at the Origin8 Crawler with Nuvinci gear; no derailleurs or exposed cassettes to deal with...
Tho' certainly nothing wrong with the Moonlander; one of the best out there.