The traditional January 1st release of LEGO sets is here, with a plethora of products now available across numerous ranges. In total, nearly 150 new items are available, offering something to satisfy every type of fan, from those looking for diverse and varied licenses and playful products to those seeking display sets.

Some products that were announced in recent weeks are not in the list below, and that's normal: their commercialization is scheduled for March 1, 2026.

As usual, it's now up to you to decide whether to jump in and pay the full price for these sets or whether to be a little patient and wait for the inevitable discounts that will be offered in the coming weeks and months. at Amazon, on FNAC.com, at Cdiscount, at Auchan as well as some other retailers.

Below you will find a list of these new products, categorized by theme, with direct links to the relevant products.

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LEGO today unveils three more new additions to the LEGO Speed ​​Champions range that will join the sets 77252 APXGP Team Race Car, 77255 Lightning McQueen et 77256 Time Machine from Back to the Future in stores from January 1st, 2026.

The Ferrari, Bugatti, and McLaren brands will once again be prominently featured with three brand-new models, each accompanied by its respective driver, all priced at €27,99. It's a successful initiative, even if I'm not a fan of these very specific vehicles. Enthusiasts, however, should find these three new releases appealing.

You can also refer to the summary page dedicated to the new features of 2026, which is located at this address.

Today we'll take a quick look at the contents of the LEGO Speed ​​Champions set. 77256 Time Machine from Back to the Future, a box of 357 pieces which will be available on the official online store as well as at some retailers from January 1, 2026 at the public price of €27,99.

As you know from the product announcement, LEGO promises us here that we can assemble two versions of the DeLorean MC-12 seen on screen: the one from the first film of the saga released in 1985 and the one from the second installment released in 1989. We will see later that this is indeed the case and switching from one version to the other is relatively simple.

It's worth noting right away that this DeLorean isn't covered in stickers and uses a good number of printed pieces. This is good news for a LEGO Speed ​​Champions set, as we know these products usually make extensive use of various stickers. There are only seven stickers here, and the only slight drawback is that the ones on a gray background don't perfectly match the color of the car's body.

Assembling the DeLorean is a quick process: the vehicle's chassis is the standard, often-included part found in sets of this range, and the rest is easily installed. The windshield is attached to the roof and the part is pad-printed, but the finish leaves something to be desired, with some burrs at the corners, which is a bit of a shame.

As for the rest, it's logically the rear of the car that monopolizes a large portion of the small parts provided, resulting in a model that I find quite satisfactory at this scale. It's detailed, with representations of the vehicle's mechanics that are necessarily symbolic, but everything remains believable.

The switch between the two versions occurs very late in the assembly phase of the common part of the model. The version change only requires three steps: changing the license plate, installing Mr. Fusion at the rear, and leveling the four wheels using the provided parts.

No unnecessary piles of parts at the end; it's well-executed, and it's easy to revert to the drivable version of the DeLorean. The most dedicated collectors can therefore purchase two sets without worrying about having too many extra parts to display both versions on their shelves.

Two minifigures are included in this box: Doc Brown and Marty McFly. The Marty McFly minifigure is completely new in this form, featuring a sleeveless jacket reminiscent of the accessory seen on Cooper's shoulders in the 2024 LEGO DREAMZzz set. 71484 Cooper's Robot Dinosaur C-Rex.

Too bad about the neutral legs, the printed version of the element seen in the LEGO set 10300 Back to the Future Time Machine Having it available since 2022 would have been welcome. The character's head is also that of Han Solo, Cedric Diggory, Hawkeye, Steve Rogers, and Ikaris.

The Doc Brown figure also features plain legs, but it boasts a nice, unique torso and head. It looks great from both the front and the back.

Overall, I'm quite impressed with this Speed ​​Champions scale model of the DeLorean. There are inevitably some aesthetic shortcuts imposed by the format, but the essential attributes of this iconic vehicle are all there. It's a shame about the few technical flaws; one would expect better from a manufacturer whose business has been this for 90 years.

The discrepancy between 3D renderings or heavily edited versions on the official website and reality is becoming an increasingly serious problem. There are many situations where the initial promise isn't fully kept from a technical standpoint, and this is yet another example.

In the online images of the DeLorean on the product page, the background of the side stickers is clearly the same color as the vehicle's body, which is far from the case in reality. This isn't enough to change my mind about buying the product, but I must admit I'm still disappointed.

I finally got to test the effect of the vehicle mounted on the magnetic levitation stand I've already mentioned here, and I find the result quite convincing. As you probably already know, this stand is available for purchase, among other things. at Amazon or for a little less at AliExpress It is a bit expensive for what it offers, so it's up to you to decide if it's worth it, especially since you have to leave it plugged in all the time.

LEGO Speed ​​Champions 77256 Time Machine from Back to the Future

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LEGO today unveiled a new addition to the Speed ​​Champions range, which is already available for pre-order on the official online store and will be available from March 1st, 2026 at a retail price of €27,99: the set 77258 F1 ACADEMY LEGO Race Car whose inventory of 201 parts will allow the assembly of the Formula 4 car sponsored by the manufacturer that will participate in the F1 ACADEMY in 2026.

The vehicle comes with a minifigure of Esmee Kosterman who will be driving the single-seater for the next season.

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Today we're taking a very quick look at the contents of the LEGO Disney Pixar Cars set. 77255 Lightning McQueen, a box of 270 pieces which will be available on the official online store as well as at some retailers at the public price of €27,99 from January 1, 2026.

This isn't the first time the Cars franchise has ventured into LEGO territory; the manufacturer already released a whole series of themed products in 2011 and 2012. We particularly remember the LEGO set 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen which, in its time, offered a rather detailed and accomplished interpretation of the four-wheeled character. However, this is the first time this universe has been featured in the Speed ​​Champions range, a logical association for a license that celebrates vehicles.

This Speed ​​Champions scale version of Lightning McQueen seems quite credible to me considering the limitations of the format, and even though I am often the first to say that it is difficult to build something curved with angular bricks, the designer does a respectable job here, helped by some specific pieces used wisely.

Lightning McQueen's bodywork is almost entirely free of visible studs, except for the two pairs on the front fenders. This is enough to confirm that it's indeed a LEGO product, and discreet enough not to be over the top.

Unusually, the vehicle's chassis omits the meta-piece typically used in this range, requiring the assembly of a specific structure that adds a few extra minutes of enjoyment. This is a welcome bonus, considering the set's 270 pieces aren't enough to keep you occupied for hours. It's also worth noting that the vehicle benefits from a decent finish under the chassis, a nice touch.

As you might expect, given the subject matter, this product uses a large number of stickers of all kinds to bring Lightning McQueen to life. It's difficult to do without designs on a vehicle like this; it's what makes the character truly come alive. Some parts of the model are pad-printed—all those you don't see on the sticker sheet I scanned for you. These are mainly the curved surfaces that would make it difficult to apply the stickers.

Assembling this product is therefore more akin to model making than anything else, with 130 construction steps for 22 stickers, or roughly one sticker every 6 steps. This statistic might seem amusing, but it's worrying at a time when many other manufacturers print all the patterned parts of their products.

It is worth noting that the background color of the stickers here is quite a match for the color of the parts on which they are to be stuck; this is rarely the case and it is worth emphasizing.

As for the rest, we know that the appearance of the vehicles in the Cars franchise relies primarily on the eyes of the various characters displayed on their windshields. The design is graphically very well done here, and Lightning McQueen is instantly recognizable. The grille, which serves as the mouth, is also very well done; this feature is essential on the various vehicles in the franchise.

Among the aesthetic flaws, one should note the subtle but noticeable difference in shade between the gray pad-printed area on the edges of the windshield and the color of the parts that make up the vehicle's glazing; the official images are a bit too optimistic on this point. There will also remain a visible axle hole on both sides of the rear of the car, which is visually quite poor.

Upon completion, this Speed ​​Champions-style interpretation of Lightning McQueen strikes me as generally quite acceptable, despite the few flaws mentioned earlier. It's well executed, and the compromise between the imposed format, the available inventory, and the desired result seems very well balanced. One could debate the merits of integrating a vehicle with such a cartoonish design into the Speed ​​Champions universe, which typically features more detailed products, but once again, the subject matter dictates the vehicle's design.

I don't see LEGO releasing Speed ​​Champions versions of all the iconic characters from the franchise anyway; this range isn't designed for that, and it's probably just an occasional digression as a wink to the audience.

The question of price remains, as this product is sold for €27,99, the same price as other products in the range, some of which come with two minifigures. It's understandable that this isn't the case for this one, but the retail price of the box could have been adjusted accordingly, for example to €24,99.

LEGO Speed ​​Champions 77255 Lightning McQueen

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Update : The winner was drawn and notified by email, his nickname is indicated below.