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The LEGO® Speed Champions 77256 Time Machine isn’t just another collectible car. It’s a nostalgia-powered return ticket to Hill Valley. For the first time, the Speed Champions line goes full fiction, adding the Delorean from Back to the Future to its 2026 roster. Cue the lightning and the flux capacitor jokes.
The car captures that stainless-steel shimmer and pop-culture perfection of the 1985 film. Better still, it lets you seat Marty McFly and Doc Brown side by side. You can almost hear the “1.21 gigawatts!” echo from the workbench.
2-in-1 Speed and Style
The Delorean doesn’t stop at time travel. It transforms into the flying version from Back to the Future Part II. That makes it the first-ever 2-in-1 Speed Champions set, which is something of a milestone for LEGO® design.
The transformation system is neat. Simple swaps convert the tires from standard to flight mode, letting you display it as either movie era. For collectors, it’s a subtle but satisfying way to flex both nostalgia and technical detail.
Design Trade-offs and Missing Doors
Of course, not every detail made the jump through time. The gull-wing doors are gone, replaced with a one-piece canopy. Functionally, that makes sense at this scale, but it still stings. Those doors were the soul of the Delorean.
The bonnet slope feels flatter too, and there’s a noticeable dependence on stickers. These are common in the Speed Champions range, so you’ll either accept it as part of the aesthetic or sigh while applying them with tweezers. Still, the interior fit for both minifigures is a triumph in itself.
Why It Works Anyway
LEGO® fans have waited years for an official Speed Champions Delorean, and this one nails the essentials. It’s iconic, recognizable, and full of personality. The inclusion of two licensed minifigures adds tangible value, pushing the play and display appeal way above average.
The missing doors may irk purists, but the overall execution shows respect for both the car and the movie. It’s nostalgic design filtered through 8-stud precision.
Time to Pre-Order
Set your coordinates: 1 January 2026. The LEGO® Speed Champions 77256 Time Machine hits shelves and LEGO.com that day. Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia, the movie tie-in, or simply another slick car build, this set will move fast—literally and figuratively.
After all, to build the future, you sometimes have to go back.
