Inspiring fans to launch their brick-and-mortar engines, the LEGO Group and Universal Brand Development have unveiled a brand new three-in-one reproduction of one of the most iconic movie cars of all time – the LEGO Back to the Future Time Machine.
Inspired by the DeLorean car, seen in the time-traveling adventure movie franchise of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, the LEGO Back to the Future Time Machine Set allows the builder to create the car from either the first, second or third movie. What’s more, it comes complete with a light flux capacitor, a box of plutonium, Marty’s hoverboard and LEGO minifigure versions of Doc Brown and Marty McFly.
“Universal, Amblin Entertainment and Back to the Future Filmmakers are pleased to partner with the LEGO team in the creation of this fantastic kit,” said Bob Gale, co-writer and co-producer of the trilogy. “In the movie, Doc Brown spent almost 30 years and all of his family building his time machine. Fortunately, you can build this LEGO model in significantly less time and at much less cost – even though your finished version may not be available through time. to travel!
To celebrate the start, the LEGO Group takes Doc and Marty back on a further mission in the new “Brick to the Future” animated short. Premiering at Lego.com/bttf today, the adventure sees the unlocked LEGO minifigures duo travel through time to fix the time machine.
In addition, the LEGO Group went back to where it all began – the famous backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood, where Back to the Future was filmed to capture the three LEGO models alongside the original DeLorean Time Machine as in the movies.
“This was an incredibly exciting project to collaborate with the LEGO Group – from Easter Eggs waving at each of the three Back to the Future films, to iconic elements of the DeLorean Time Machine like Mr. Fusion, to Doc Doc Brown and Marty McFly and Mini Figures – fans will love going back in time with this LEGO set, “said Joe Lawandus, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Toys and Hardlines for Universal Brand Development.
Confidentially created details from the film trilogy include wheels that fold out for flight mode, the iconic light flux capacitor, printed dashboard date, open gold-wing doors and hood and many more Easter eggs including Marty’s hoverboard and swappable license plates. The set even comes with a banana and tin box to strengthen Mr. Fusion’s device as seen at the end of the first movie on the vehicle.
Sven Franic, LEGO Set Designer commented: “Since its release in 1985, Back to the Future has continued to be a cult film and a favorite for generations of fans around the world – including myself. I had so much fun sharing my favorite moments from all three films. relive this exciting and nostalgic design adventure.
“The shared timelessness of LEGO bricks in the Back to the Future franchise is something we really wanted to capture for this set, so we hope fans enjoy running through time in the LEGO style.”
The new LEGO Back to the Future Time Machine Set is available for the suggested retail price of £ 149.99 / $ 169.99 / € 169.99 at LEGO stores and at Lego.com/bttf from April 1, 2022.
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