LEGO and Nintendo have officially unveiled the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade building set (72051), with pre-orders now live on LEGO's website.
Priced at $199.99, the retro-themed set is scheduled for release on August 1, 2026, and is marketed as an adult collectible that pays tribute to the classic Donkey Kong arcade cabinet.
According to LEGO's product description, the Donkey Kong Arcade set includes 1,367 pieces and comes with minifigures representing Jumpman, Donkey Kong and Lady.
The model recreates signature elements from the original arcade game, including scaffold and ladder structures, hammer details, and a mechanical system that simulates the iconic barrel-launching action.
Customers can operate a lever to release barrels individually, use a joystick to move Jumpman, and press a button to make him jump over obstacles — a physical, buildable homage to the gameplay of the original arcade title.
LEGO also notes that the set is compatible with the LEGO Builder app, allowing builders to zoom, rotate the model in 3D, track progress, and follow step-by-step digital instructions.
The company positions the set as a decorative and playable piece for entertainment rooms or home offices and as a gift idea for adult fans of video games and retro arcade cabinets.
To promote the release, Nintendo and LEGO tapped Steve Wiebe — the longtime competitive Donkey Kong player known from decades of high-score competition — for a new commercial tied to the set.
Official imagery released by LEGO and Nintendo shows the model’s cabinet-style build and integrated barrel loop mechanism.
Pre-orders are available now through LEGO’s online storefront; customers should consult LEGO’s regional sites for local pricing and availability.
The set’s August 1, 2026 street date, $199.99 MSRP, and the 1,367-piece count are listed in LEGO’s official product details.
For fans of Nintendo properties and retro arcade hardware, the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set offers a tangible crossover between video-game nostalgia and collectible model-building.
Priced at $199.99, the retro-themed set is scheduled for release on August 1, 2026, and is marketed as an adult collectible that pays tribute to the classic Donkey Kong arcade cabinet.
According to LEGO's product description, the Donkey Kong Arcade set includes 1,367 pieces and comes with minifigures representing Jumpman, Donkey Kong and Lady.
The model recreates signature elements from the original arcade game, including scaffold and ladder structures, hammer details, and a mechanical system that simulates the iconic barrel-launching action.
Customers can operate a lever to release barrels individually, use a joystick to move Jumpman, and press a button to make him jump over obstacles — a physical, buildable homage to the gameplay of the original arcade title.
LEGO also notes that the set is compatible with the LEGO Builder app, allowing builders to zoom, rotate the model in 3D, track progress, and follow step-by-step digital instructions.
The company positions the set as a decorative and playable piece for entertainment rooms or home offices and as a gift idea for adult fans of video games and retro arcade cabinets.
To promote the release, Nintendo and LEGO tapped Steve Wiebe — the longtime competitive Donkey Kong player known from decades of high-score competition — for a new commercial tied to the set.
Official imagery released by LEGO and Nintendo shows the model’s cabinet-style build and integrated barrel loop mechanism.
Pre-orders are available now through LEGO’s online storefront; customers should consult LEGO’s regional sites for local pricing and availability.
The set’s August 1, 2026 street date, $199.99 MSRP, and the 1,367-piece count are listed in LEGO’s official product details.
For fans of Nintendo properties and retro arcade hardware, the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set offers a tangible crossover between video-game nostalgia and collectible model-building.
