LEGO Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future 77256 Building Set

Travel through time with the LEGO Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future 77256 Building Set — a detailed LEGO recreation of the iconic DeLorean time machine from the legendary Back to the Future film trilogy.

Released in 2026, this 357-piece Speed Champions set recreates the famous DeLorean with an impressive collection of authentic movie-inspired details, while also allowing builders to configure the vehicle to represent its appearance from Back to the Future Part I or Part II.

The set includes two exclusive minifigures — Marty McFly and Doc Brown — making it possible to recreate some of the most recognisable moments from the films straight from the box.

⚡ Build the DeLorean Time Machine

At the heart of LEGO 77256 is the instantly recognisable DeLorean time machine, recreated in the LEGO Speed Champions 8-wide vehicle format.

The model captures the distinctive stainless-steel body, angular profile and extensive machinery that transformed the DeLorean into one of cinema's most famous vehicles.

LEGO has packed the model with detailed elements inspired by the films, including the flux capacitor, time circuits, Mr. Fusion, temporal field stabilisers, cables, mechanical equipment and movie-inspired licence plates.

The result is a model designed not simply to resemble a generic DeLorean, but to represent the heavily modified time machine used by Doc Brown and Marty McFly.

🕰️ Recreate Two Movie Versions

One of the most appealing features of 77256 is that the model can be rebuilt to represent the DeLorean from the first or second Back to the Future film.

The first-film configuration includes the lightning hook, reflecting the famous attempt to harness the power of a lightning strike to send Marty back to 1985.

The model can then be rebuilt into its Back to the Future Part II flying configuration, featuring sideways wheels and Mr. Fusion.

This gives the set genuine display versatility:

Back to the Future Part I → classic time-machine configuration

or

Back to the Future Part II → flying time-machine configuration

Rather than permanently representing one particular point in the trilogy, the LEGO model allows fans to change the vehicle to suit their preferred movie configuration.

⚡ Lightning Hook

For the first-film configuration, the DeLorean features the distinctive lightning hook.

This references one of the most memorable sequences in Back to the Future, when Doc Brown devises a way to channel a lightning strike into the DeLorean's time-travel system.

The hook provides a particularly recognisable movie-specific detail and makes the first-film configuration immediately identifiable to fans.

🛸 Flying Mode

The second-film configuration transforms the DeLorean into its futuristic flying form.

The model can be rebuilt with sideways wheels, recreating the hovering/flying appearance of the DeLorean after its return from the future.

The configuration also incorporates Mr. Fusion, the futuristic household-waste-powered energy system installed on the DeLorean in Back to the Future Part II.

This is one of the set's strongest features because it allows the same LEGO vehicle to represent two distinct versions of the iconic movie car.

🔬 Authentic Time-Machine Details

The DeLorean is packed with small details that fans of the films will immediately recognise.

The model incorporates:

• Flux capacitor
• Time circuits
• Temporal field stabilisers
• Lightning hook
• Mr. Fusion
• Mechanical equipment
• Rear machinery
• Flexible cables
• Movie-inspired licence plates
• Detailed front and rear sections

Brickset's detailed review highlights the model's extensive use of decorated and printed elements, including the flux-capacitor components, temporal-field stabilisers, Mr. Fusion branding and licence-plate details.

These details give the finished model considerable display appeal, particularly when viewed alongside the included Marty and Doc Brown minifigures.

🧪 Flux Capacitor

No DeLorean time machine would be complete without its most famous piece of technology: the flux capacitor.

The LEGO model recreates the device as part of the DeLorean's detailed interior machinery.

For fans of the films, the flux capacitor is arguably the defining feature of the time machine, and its inclusion helps distinguish this model from a conventional LEGO DeLorean.

⏱️ Time Circuits

The model also incorporates time-circuit detailing, referencing the DeLorean's system for entering the destination time.

The time circuits are central to the operation of the fictional time machine and are one of the many technical details represented in this compact Speed Champions model.

Brickset specifically notes the model's printed elements and movie-inspired detailing, contributing to its unusually detailed appearance for a Speed Champions-scale vehicle.

♻️ Mr. Fusion

For the Back to the Future Part II configuration, the model includes Mr. Fusion.

This distinctive device sits at the rear/top of the DeLorean and is one of the easiest ways to identify the futuristic version of the time machine.

Its inclusion allows the model to recreate the later DeLorean configuration without requiring an entirely separate LEGO vehicle.

🚗 Detailed DeLorean Exterior

The exterior design captures many of the DeLorean's defining visual characteristics.

The model includes:

• Angular front bodywork
• Dark detailing around the headlights
• Recessed-style headlights
• Temporal-field stabiliser detailing
• Wheel and hub detailing
• Flexible cables around the wheel arches
• Complex rear machinery
• Distinctive rear-mounted equipment

Brickset's review specifically praises the model's shaping and level of detail, noting the use of printed components and numerous small elements to recreate the movie car.

The result is a compact model with a surprisingly dense amount of detail.

👨🔬 Doc Brown Minifigure

The set includes Dr. Emmet Brown, better known as Doc Brown, one of the two central characters from Back to the Future.

The minifigure is equipped with detailed clothing and scientific accessories that reflect Doc's role as the eccentric inventor behind the time machine.

Brickset notes that this version includes additional scientific equipment and a clock around Doc's neck displaying 1:21 a.m., the exact time associated with the film's lightning experiment.

This level of character detail makes Doc Brown more than simply a driver minifigure — he is an important part of the display.

🛹 Marty McFly Minifigure

The set also includes Marty McFly, the teenager who becomes Doc Brown's time-travelling companion.

Marty's minifigure features his recognisable puffer vest, recreating his iconic appearance from the films.

The minifigure can be positioned alongside or inside the DeLorean, allowing fans to recreate scenes from the trilogy or create their own time-travel adventures.

Together, Marty and Doc Brown provide the two essential characters needed to bring the DeLorean display to life.

🎬 Back to the Future 40th Anniversary

LEGO 77256 is particularly significant because it was released in 2026, marking the 40th anniversary period of the original 1985 Back to the Future film.

The set is officially associated with the Back to the Future franchise and forms part of the 2026 LEGO Speed Champions range. LEGO's January 2026 UK catalogue lists 77256 as a 9+, 357-piece Speed Champions set and confirms the inclusion of Doc Brown and Marty McFly.

For collectors, this gives the set additional significance beyond being another licensed LEGO vehicle.

It combines:

LEGO Speed Champions + DeLorean + Back to the Future + 40th-anniversary timing

in one compact model.

🧱 357-Piece Building Experience

The set contains 357 LEGO pieces, giving builders a considerably more involved construction experience than a basic small vehicle set.

The relatively high piece count is used to create the DeLorean's complex bodywork, interior and mechanical detailing.

The build is recommended for ages 9 and up, making it suitable for older children, teenagers and adult fans who enjoy detailed LEGO vehicles. LEGO's official UK catalogue confirms the 9+ recommendation.

The finished model rewards careful building with a vehicle that works equally well as a play model and a display piece.

📏 Display Size

The completed DeLorean measures approximately:

• 3⅞ inches / 10 cm high
• 6¾ inches / 17 cm long
• 2¾ inches / 7 cm wide

Brickset records the model at approximately 10 × 17 × 7 cm.

Its compact dimensions make it particularly suitable for desks, shelves, display cabinets and alongside other LEGO Speed Champions vehicles.

Despite its relatively small footprint, the combination of the long DeLorean body, detailed machinery and two minifigures gives the set considerable visual presence.

🏎️ Speed Champions Display Quality

Although the DeLorean is a fictional movie vehicle rather than a conventional racing car, the Speed Champions format gives the model the same detailed vehicle-building approach associated with the wider theme.

The 8-wide construction provides enough width for LEGO designers to incorporate a surprising amount of interior and exterior detail while maintaining a compact display size.

The model therefore works particularly well for collectors who display LEGO vehicles together.

⭐ Why LEGO 77256 Stands Out

⚡ Iconic DeLorean Time Machine

Recreates one of cinema's most recognisable vehicles in LEGO form.

🕰️ Two Movie Configurations

Build the DeLorean to represent the first-film configuration or rebuild it into its Back to the Future Part II flying configuration.

🛸 Flying Mode

The second configuration features sideways wheels and Mr. Fusion, recreating the futuristic flying DeLorean.

⚡ Lightning Hook

The first-film configuration includes the distinctive lightning hook.

🔬 Detailed Time-Machine Machinery

Features the flux capacitor, time circuits, temporal field stabilisers, cables and numerous movie-inspired mechanical details.

👨🔬 Two Minifigures

Includes Doc Brown and Marty McFly, giving fans both principal characters straight from the box.

🧱 357 Pieces

A detailed 9+ Speed Champions building experience.

🎬 40th-Anniversary Timing

Released in 2026, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the original Back to the Future film.

📏 Compact Display Model

Approximately 17 cm long, making it easy to display while retaining an impressive amount of detail.

📦 Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	LEGO
Theme	LEGO Speed Champions
Franchise	Back to the Future
Set Name	Time Machine from Back to the Future
Set Number	77256
Release Year	2026
Release Date	1 January 2026
Pieces	357
Recommended Age	9+
Vehicle	DeLorean Time Machine
Minifigures	2
Characters	Marty McFly, Doc Brown
Film Configurations	Back to the Future / Back to the Future Part II
Part I Feature	Lightning hook
Part II Features	Flying configuration, sideways wheels, Mr. Fusion
Time-Machine Details	Flux capacitor, time circuits, temporal field stabilisers
Approx. Height	10 cm
Approx. Length	17 cm
Approx. Width	7 cm
Packaging	Box
Building Instructions	Included
Licence	Universal / Amblin Entertainment

The 357-piece count, two minifigures, 9+ age recommendation, 1 January 2026 release and approximately 10 × 17 × 7 cm dimensions are supported by LEGO's 2026 UK catalogue and Brickset's set database.

🕰️ A Must-Have Build for Back to the Future Fans

The LEGO Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future 77256 brings one of the most recognisable movie vehicles ever created into the LEGO Speed Champions collection.

With 357 pieces, an extensively detailed DeLorean, two movie configurations, and exclusive Marty McFly and Doc Brown minifigures, the set offers considerably more than a simple LEGO car.

Build the classic DeLorean, recreate its famous time-machine equipment, add the lightning hook for the original-film configuration or rebuild it with Mr. Fusion and sideways wheels for its futuristic Part II appearance.

Whether displayed as a piece of movie memorabilia, added to a LEGO vehicle collection or used to recreate scenes from the trilogy, 77256 combines detailed LEGO vehicle building with one of the most enduring science-fiction adventures in film history.

88 miles per hour. Flux capacitor engaged. The DeLorean is ready to travel through time.