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Set 21103 The DeLorean Time Machine
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

The DeLorean Time Machine

The DeLorean Time Machine started life as a fan submission on LEGO Ideas, the platform that lets builders pitch their own designs to the community. LEGO turned the winning project into set 21103: 401 pieces, 120 unique elements and two minifigures based on the film's time-travelling car. Below you'll find the full breakdown of parts, colours and what makes this particular Ideas set stand out.

Set number
21103
Year
2013
Pieces
401
Minifigures
2
Theme
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts
120
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 120

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (19)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Description

How a fan model became a real set

LEGO Ideas (formerly CUUSOO) lets fans upload their own creations and gather support from other builders; once a project clears the required threshold, LEGO's design team reworks it for production. The DeLorean cleared that bar in 2013 and went on sale with official packaging and instructions, just like any other LEGO set. That backstory is part of the appeal for collectors: the proportions and part choices still carry the flavour of a fan build rather than an in-house design brief. The instructions themselves follow LEGO's usual clear step-by-step format, so the model is approachable even if you've never built an Ideas set before.

The car itself

The model is built mostly from light bluish grey, dark bluish grey, black and metallic silver elements, matching the brushed-metal look of the film car. The gull-wing doors open, and small touches such as the flux capacitor are recreated using standard LEGO pieces rather than printed parts. At 401 pieces the build stays compact, but the part selection does a good job of making it instantly recognisable. The parts list on this page shows exactly which of the 120 unique elements are used and in which colours, handy if you're hunting for specific pieces for another project.

Two minifigures from the film

The set includes two minifigures representing the film's lead characters, Marty McFly and Doc Brown, both printed and styled to match the period setting. Their scale suits the compact car well, and for many fans this pairing of vehicle and figures is the main reason to pick up the set — no other official LEGO set covers this particular scene. If you collect minifigures individually, the parts list also lists the head and torso prints used here.

Who this set suits

This is primarily a display piece for a desk or shelf rather than an everyday plaything, and the modest part count means it can realistically be finished in a single evening without feeling too simple. It makes a solid gift for film fans who are also into LEGO, or a good starting point if you're new to LEGO Ideas sets in general. The grey and silver parts are also useful stock for other vehicle or Technic-style builds once you've finished this one.

FAQ

How many pieces does the LEGO DeLorean Time Machine have?
Set 21103 contains 401 pieces and 120 unique elements, all listed in the parts list on this page.
Which minifigures come with the set?
It includes two minifigures, Marty McFly and Doc Brown from the film.
What is a LEGO Ideas set?
LEGO Ideas is a platform where fans submit their own designs and other builders vote on them. Projects that reach enough support get turned into official sets, as happened with the DeLorean.

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