Ka-chiga, ka-chiga, ka-chow! LEGO just dropped some exciting news that’s got my building bricks buzzing faster than Lightning McQueen hitting the finish line at Piston Cup.
The LEGO Speed Champions 77255 Lightning McQueen set has been officially revealed as the first Disney Pixar co-branded Speed Champions set, releasing January 1st, 2026 for $27.99.
I’ll be honest, when I first heard LEGO was venturing into Radiator Springs territory, I figured they might just slap some red bricks together and call it a day.
But this 270-piece masterpiece actually looks like it could win the Piston Cup itself, complete with authentic movie details that would make Doc Hudson proud.
What really caught my attention is how LEGO managed to squeeze all of Lightning’s iconic features into Speed Champions scale, from his famous number 95 to those headlight stickers that somehow make plastic bricks look cocky.
I’m diving into everything you need to know about this 20th anniversary Cars celebration that’s about to zoom into our collections.
77255 LEGO Lightning McQueen First Reveal
I have to admit, when I first saw LEGO mixing Speed Champions with a cartoon race car, I thought someone had mixed up their coffee with rocket fuel.
The 77255 Lightning McQueen set marks LEGO’s first venture into fictional territory with a 270-piece build launching January 1st at $27.99.
Set Details and Launch Date
I can already picture my wallet crying as I mark January 1st on my calendar.
The Lightning McQueen set contains 270 pieces and costs $27.99, which honestly isn’t too bad for what you’re getting.
The set is available for pre-order now if you’re the type who likes to torture themselves with anticipation.
I appreciate that LEGO isn’t making us wait until summer to get our hands on this beauty.
Here are the key specs that matter:
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Piece Count | 270 pieces |
| Price | $27.99 / £22.99 / €27.99 |
| Release Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Age Range | 9+ |
| Set Number | 77255 |
What Makes This Lightning McQueen Unique
I’ll be honest – seeing Lightning McQueen in Speed Champions form is like watching your favorite cartoon character suddenly become three-dimensional.
This marks the first time Speed Champions has focused on a fictional, animated vehicle.
The set includes what I can only describe as a “plethora of stickers” – because apparently LEGO thinks I have the patience of a monk when it comes to precise sticker placement.
The build captures Lightning McQueen’s iconic design details from the movie.
What really gets me excited is how this breaks the Speed Champions mold.
Instead of another Ferrari or Lamborghini that I’ll never afford in real life, I get a race car that’s equally fictional but infinitely more charming.
Collaboration with Disney Pixar
I have to give credit where it’s due—this Disney Pixar partnership is genius timing. The set celebrates the 20th anniversary of Cars.
Honestly, that makes me feel ancient. I still remember watching Cars in theaters, popcorn and all.
This is LEGO’s first Disney Pixar co-branded Speed Champions set. I’m pretty curious if this means we’ll see more animated vehicles joining the lineup.
The actual 20th anniversary lands on July 28, 2026. Feels like LEGO knew exactly what they were doing, releasing this early in the year to get people talking.