LEGO 21103 The DeLorean Time Machine: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	21103
Release year	2013
Piece count	401
Minifigures	2
Theme	LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21103, “The DeLorean Time Machine”, represents the DeLorean time machine associated with Marty McFly and Doc Brown. Released in 2013 under LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it contains 401 pieces and reflects a fan driven subject within the theme.

Set 21103 belongs to LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, a theme built around selected fan concepts. “The DeLorean Time Machine” is presented as a licensed pop culture vehicle rather than a generic car, with the subject defined by the connection between the DeLorean, time travel and its characters.

The build focuses on the car’s low profile, cockpit area and recognizable time machine styling.

It suits display, light character based play and collecting within LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO.

Inventory of set 21103

The inventory of set 21103 lists 401 pieces, spare parts excluded: 128 different lots (one shape in one color) for 86 part shapes. The box also contains 19 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21103

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 43% of the parts, followed by black (29%) and dark bluish gray (7.2%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	172	43%
Black	116	29%
Dark Bluish Gray	29	7.2%
Red	15	3.7%
Metallic Silver	15	3.7%
White	15	3.7%
Blue	11	2.7%
Orange	5	1.2%
Trans-Clear	4	1%
Tan	4	1%
Other colors (9)	15	3.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	111	28%
Plates Special	45	11%
Tiles	37	9.2%
Bricks Sloped	34	8.5%
Bricks Special	26	6.5%
Technic Pins	23	5.7%

Most common parts in set 21103

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Bluish Gray	19
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	16
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Light Bluish Gray	16
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Light Bluish Gray	12
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Black	10
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Light Bluish Gray	8
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] 32000	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick 32523	Black	8
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] 60478	Light Bluish Gray	8

76 of the 86 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 21103

4 part shapes in set 21103 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Tile 1 x 2 with Red 'CALIFORNIA' and Blue 'OUTATIME' License Plate Print 3069bpr0133	White
Tile 1 x 2 with Silver Stripes, 'CALIFORNIA', '20', '15' and '136113 9 66' License Plate Print 3069bpr0135	Orange
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 with Side Supports - Hollow Studs with 'DISCONNECT CAPACITOR DRIVE BEFORE OPENING' and 'SHIELD EYES FROM LIGHT' Print [Later Version] 87552pr0004	Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Red '01 28 1958', Green '10 26 1985', Black 'DESTINATION TIME' and 'PRESENT TIME' Print 3069bpr0132	Light Bluish Gray

Rebuilding set 21103 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21103 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10262 James Bond Aston Martin DB5	42%	1,297	2018
10230 Mini Modulars	33%	1,356	2012
10269 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy	32%	1,023	2019
70917 The Ultimate Batmobile	29%	1,456	2017
75352 Emperor's Throne Room Diorama	29%	807	2023

No similarly sized set goes above 42%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21103 within its line

With 401 pieces, set 21103 ranks #75 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #74. That is less than half the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21103 The DeLorean Time Machine have?

LEGO set 21103 The DeLorean Time Machine has 401 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

What year was LEGO set 21103 released?

Set 21103 The DeLorean Time Machine was released in 2013 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21103?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21103 The DeLorean Time Machine: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21103?

The instructions for LEGO set 21103 The DeLorean Time Machine can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21103.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21103?

Light bluish gray, with 172 out of 401 pieces, or 43%. Next come black (29%) and dark bluish gray (7.2%).

How many different parts does set 21103 contain?

Set 21103 has 128 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 86 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 19 copies.

Does LEGO set 21103 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 1 x 2 with Red 'CALIFORNIA' and Blue 'OUTATIME' License Plate Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21103?

Set 10262 James Bond Aston Martin DB5, released in 2018: it supplies 42%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.