Back to the Future… in LEGO: Meet the 77256 DeLorean Time Machine

Hey there, fellow geeks, sci-fi fans, and LEGO obsessives — buckle up, because LEGO just dropped a bombshell that’ll have time travellers doing fist pumps.

Meet LEGO 77256 Time Machine from Back to the Future — the latest Speed Champions set that brings us the iconic DeLorean in brick form. It’s slated for release on January 1, 2026 and you can pre-order now.

Here are the headline specs:

• 357 pieces

• Two display modes — one version as the classic DeLorean from Back to the Future I (lightning rod + classic license plate), and a second rebuild into the flying hover version from Part II with Mr. Fusion and sideways wheels.

• Comes with minifigs of Doc Brown and Marty McFly.

• Features the flux capacitor, time circuits, cockpit detail, rear vents, and other film-faithful touches.

• Price in the U.S. is $27.99

If you’re thinking, “Wait — LEGO has done DeLoreans before,” you’re right. But this version is more compact, more playful, and built for display and fun

Why This Set is a Win for Geeks & Nostalgia Lovers

1. Compact but cleverly detailed
Few sets punch above their piece count the way this one does. For under 400 bricks, LEGO manages to capture the spirit of the DeLorean — even if we don’t get gull-wing doors (one user already lamented their absence).

2. Dual build = double play value
I love that you can flip between the grounded and flying versions. For display, you don’t have to pick one forever — you can remix your time machine whenever you like.

3. Fresh parts + mold love
This set introduces new slopes and molds (cheese slopes in particular) that could be wild cards in your future MOCs.

4. Price point that doesn’t feel outrageous
At around $28, it’s accessible for casual fans, not just hardcore collectors. It’s a nice entry point into LEGO’s world of movie tie-ins without needing a second mortgage.

5. Nostalgic soul, modern flavor
With Doc, Marty, flux capacitor, and Mr. Fusion, this set hits all the emotional notes. It’s nostalgia served in minifigure form, with a dash of modern LEGO engineering.