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27 May 2026

BMW Group and the Lego Group celebrate the BMW M3 E30

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Overview

Lego and BMW mark the M3 E30's 40th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind collaborative project.

Source: Toy World

Why this matters

  • The deepening of the BMW-Lego licensing relationship signals a growing premium automotive collectibles segment with strong adult-fan-of-Lego (AFOL) retail potential.
  • Competing automotive and construction-toy brands should note this exclusivity dynamic as it narrows available co-branding opportunities in the high-value collector market.