Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine vs LEGO Icons Jazz Club
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10300
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine
The 1.21-gigawatt build. Three configurations, every callback from the films, and a minifig Marty and Doc that actually look like Marty and Doc.
Set #10312
LEGO Icons Jazz Club
A jazz club. A pizza place. A tailor's shop. Three connected New Orleans venues, all photographable, all fully furnished.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine | LEGO Icons Jazz Club |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,872 | 2,899WINS |
| MSRP | $199.99WINS | $229.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.11 | $0.08WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | BTTF fans, 80s nostalgia builders, and anyone who wants a small-footprint Icons set with serious display energy. | Modular Building collectors expanding their LEGO street; jazz fans; food-and-music city builders. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine
Pros
- Three movie-accurate configurations (BTTF1 road, BTTF2 hover, BTTF3 rail)
- Marty and Doc minifigs are the best versions LEGO has ever made
- Mr. Fusion, hover wheels, time-circuit display — every iconic detail is in there
- Compact footprint — fits a small shelf, unlike most Icons cars
- Easy 5–7 hour build, perfect for a weekend
Cons
- Hover-mode wheel swap takes 60 seconds and isn't elegant
- Side-vent stickers are unforgiving if you've never applied LEGO stickers before
- The flux capacitor light kit isn't included (third-party only)
LEGO Icons Jazz Club
Pros
- Three connected venues — jazz club, pizza place, tailor's shop
- Working stage with horn quartet and pianist setup
- New Orleans-style architecture with cast-iron balconies
- Seven characters with story-rich casting (musicians, server, tailor, customers)
- Modular base — connects to the [Boutique Hotel](/reviews/boutique-hotel) and other Modular sets
Cons
- $230 is on the higher end of recent Modular MSRPs
- Cast-iron balcony work is fiddly — small pieces, tight tolerances
- Limited gritty-NOLA character (set is more polished than authentic)
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.