Lego is aiming to conquer time with this new set from Back to the Future
Lego have announced that time travel will soon be possible with the release of the Back to the Future time machine, which can be modified to fit the version shown in each of the three movies.
The set, which is releasing on April 1st for $270 can be ordered here, and features over 1800 pieces, along with Lego Marty and Lego Doc Brown minifigs, alongside a few notable accessories, plutonium anyone?
“Universal, Amblin Entertainment and the Back to the Future filmmakers are delighted to have partnered 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 his entire family fortune to build his Time Machine. Fortunately, you’ll be able to build this LEGO model in significantly less time and with far less expense – although your completed version will be unable to travel through time!”
Sven Franic, LEGO Set Designer commented: “Since its release in the 1985, Back to the Future continues to be a cult film and a favourite for generations of fans all over the world – including myself. I had so much fun reliving my favourite moments from all three films on this exciting and nostalgic design adventure. The shared timelessness of LEGO bricks and the Back to the Future franchise is something we really wanted to capture for this set, so we hope fans will enjoy racing through time in LEGO style.”
As part of the reveal, Lego took their version of the car to and went back to where it all started – the famous Backlot at Universal Studios in Hollywood, where Back to the Future was filmed, to capture the three LEGO models alongside the original DeLorean Time Machine as seen in the films.
