LEGO Speed Champion DeLorean Time Machine (77256) Brings Movie Magic Straight to the Build Table

Builders looking for a compact LEGO set that feels true to its source material will find plenty to enjoy here. Speed Champions sets often stick to real-world racers, yet this one steps into film territory and nails the DeLorean from Back to the Future without missing a beat. At 357 pieces, set number 77256, priced at $23.49 (was $28), stays small enough to finish in an evening, yet every major screen detail shows up right where it belongs.

Construction begins with the body of the vehicle and swiftly progresses to the silver panels and black accents that are a characteristic design for this model. One nice detail is that there are no stickers to mar the paint, so your final car looks good from the start. The build process is rather simple, and anyone aged 9 and above should be able to complete it; but, those who grew up with the Back to the Future films will notice certain details that truly bring the elements to life.

When the build is finished, you get Marty McFly and Doc Brown minifigures to mess with, which accurately represent their on-screen appearances. Marty wears his signature red vest over a plaid shirt, while Doc has the wild white hair and labcoat that fans adore. Taking them out and setting them side by side next to the automobile brings the entire scene to life, and they fit perfectly within the cockpit for any re-enactments you wish to perform.

The car’s ‘time-travel mode’ comes next, as the 1985 version boasts a California license plate and that famous lightning rod that’s just waiting to catch a bolt, but you can do a quick rebuild and swap in the Mr. Fusion reactor from the sequel, change the plate to that orange barcode style, and tilt the wheels sideways for the flying version. Because the two builds have the same basic structure, the transition is simple and leaves no unused sections.

Inside the car, the flux capacitor is illuminated by its unique yellow tubes, and the time circuit display is prominently shown on the dashboard. The rear air vents emerge elegantly from the trunk region, and the overall design remains true to the DMC-12 lines that made the original car so memorable. Even the gull-wing doors, which are held in place for stability, maintain the ideal angle and overall design from any angle.

This model is ideal for both display and play. It is approximately 6 1/2 inches long and sits comfortably on a desk or bookshelf without taking up too much space. You can keep it in either arrangement or switch between the two whenever you wish. At the current price point, this set provides excellent value for money due to its printed elements, dual builds, and two great minifigures that accurately represent the characters.