Lego and BMW launch E30 M3 set
Tuesday 2nd June, 2026
BMW and Lego released a 358-piece Speed Champions model of the E30 M3 to mark its 40th anniversary, featuring co-designed livery, yellow headlights, interior detail and a commemorative minifigure, available to pre-order now for UK delivery from 1 August 2026. This gives Lego a clear chance to celebrate a crossover between creative play and car culture, spotlighting the brand’s appeal to adult collectors and families and reinforcing its role in collaborative, nostalgia-driven product launches in the UK and beyond.
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A high-profile co‑release celebrating BMW M3's 40th with a new LEGO Speed Champions set is national-interest product news and an obvious publicity opportunity for LEGO to push product details, sales and event content.
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