LEGO Speed Champions Packs Two Versions of the DeLorean Into One Set

Builders who pick up set 77256, priced at $22.39 (was $28), get a compact LEGO Speed Champions model that covers key looks from the first two Back to the Future films without needing extra purchases. The 357-piece count keeps the finished car at roughly six and a half inches long, a scale that sits comfortably alongside other vehicles in the same line for display or light play.

“>One of the notable features is the rebuild option. The instructions lead you through an initial version that looks exactly like the DeLorean from the original film, replete with a California plate on the back and the iconic tall lightning rod. Swap a few sections around and you’ll have the sequel’s DeLorean, complete with the Mr. Fusion unit strapped to the back, wheels angled out to give the impression of hover mode, and, of course, all the details you’d expect, such as the rear vents, the flux capacitor visible under the hood, and the time calculator display in the cabin.

Transparent details and printed tiles make movie-specific elements stand out, even on a small scale. The interior work in the cockpit section is excellent, with enough space for the supplied minifigures to sit comfortably. If you prefer getting up close and personal with the model, you’ll appreciate the degree of detailing on all of the body panels, as well as the way the little light-up accents capture the eye when the model is displayed on a shelf.

This set features new prints of Doc Brown and Marty McFly, both of which are amazing (to fans of the film series). Doc wears a little clock around his neck that is set to the precise time as shown in the movie’s clock tower scene, and Marty wears a puffy jacket that can be removed to expose his shirt patterns and a few smaller elements underneath. Both figures have a variety of expressions to choose from, and they fit nicely inside the DeLorean for role-playing or simply decoration.

The build is ideal for children aged nine and up, but there’s plenty to keep even older fans amused. The digital instructions on the LEGO app are a godsend since they allow you to zoom in, rotate the model, track your progress, and do other things that would be difficult to do with a large print guide. Once completed, the model feels worthy of exhibition, but it’s not so large that it can’t fit into a small place if necessary.