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Back to the Future merchandise and events are spreading across model kits, a Transformers reissue, a theme park crossover, and an official trivia test. The test is set for spring 2027, with applications opening in mid-December 2026.

Synthesized from 7 Yomimono stories · updated 11h ago

Back to the Future's current activity is mostly licensing and merchandise, not new film or anime production. Aoshima has released a 1/24 scale plastic model kit of the Part I time machine, including a Marty McFly figure, opening gull-wing doors, flame effect parts, and an optional lightning antenna, priced at 7,700 yen and shipping in September 2026. Aoshima is also adding a 1/24 scale Part II Time Machine kit with an unpainted Emmett Brown figure, reproducing the 2015 flying time machine with flight mode parts, Mr. Fusion, a display stand, and a same-scale hoverboard, priced at 8,140 yen and due in November 2026.

Takara Tomy is reissuing the Back to the Future collaboration Transformers figure Gigawatt in a 40th anniversary package, with pre-orders opening July 8, 2026, for a late December 2026 release at 6,600 yen. Universal Studios Japan's 25th anniversary merchandise pairs Detective Conan with Back to the Future, depicting Conan Edogawa and Dr. Agasa in poses inspired by the film's poster, with Conan and Agasa standing in for Marty McFly and Doc Brown. The items go on sale September 9 at the in-park Studio Style store.

The series also appears in game and event programming. A Forza Horizon 6 weekly challenge called Good Old Days requires players to maintain 142 km/h for 10 seconds in the DeLorean DMC-12, resembling the film's 88 mph requirement. An official Back to the Future Test will be held in spring 2027, with questions on famous scenes, memorable lines, and character episodes, plus harder trivia. Applications open in mid-December 2026 through the Kentei, Uketsuketemasu portal run by Nippan Segmo, and passers can buy limited original goods.

Key facts

Official trivia test window
Spring 2027, with applications opening in mid-December 2026 ↗
Test application portal
Kentei, Uketsuketemasu, run by Nippan Segmo ↗
Part II model kit price and release
8,140 yen, scheduled for November 2026 ↗
Part I model kit price and release
7,700 yen, ships in September 2026 ↗
Gigawatt reissue price and release
6,600 yen, late December 2026, pre-orders open July 8, 2026 ↗
Universal Studios Japan merchandise sale date
September 9 at the in-park Studio Style store ↗
Forza Horizon 6 challenge requirement
Maintain 142 km/h for 10 seconds in the DeLorean DMC-12 ↗

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official test held in spring 2027 (Back to the Future DAY) · 2026-10-21
Announced
applications open in mid-December 2026 through the Kentei, Uketsuketemasu portal run by Nippan Segmo · 2026-10-21

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Back to the Future Test Set for Spring 2027, Applications Open in December

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Aug 29

Universal Studios Japan Marks 25 Years With Anime Crossovers

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Aug 27

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Aug 8

Aoshima's Movie Meka Adds Back to the Future Part II Time Machine with Doc Figure

Aoshima's Movie Meka plastic model line is adding a 1/24 scale Back to the Future Part II Time Machine kit with an unpainted Emmett Brown figure. The set reproduces the 2015 flying time machine, including flight mode parts, the Mr. Fusion reactor, a display stand, and a same-scale hoverboard. It is priced at 8,140 yen and is scheduled for release in November 2026.

Jun 20

Forza Horizon 6 Weekly Challenge Has Players Recreating Back to the Future Train Scene

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Jun 3

Aoshima Releases 1/24 Scale Back to the Future Time Machine Model Kit

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