Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine vs LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
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 #10317
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Working steering, opening doors, removable roof panels, and the iconic Defender silhouette. The most British set in the Icons lineup.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine | LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,872 | 2,336WINS |
| MSRP | $199.99WINS | $239.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.11 | $0.10WINS |
| 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. | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. |
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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Pros
- Movie-accurate Defender 90 silhouette in Icons-tier build quality
- Working steering wheel — front wheels turn when you turn the steering
- Opening doors, hood, and tailgate
- Removable roof panels for full interior access
- Detailed engine bay under the hood
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a car, not a vignette)
- Some intricate wiring routing visible if you display with the hood up
- Wheels don't articulate over a 360-degree range (front-wheels only)
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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.