LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Leak: Image Shows Classic 1981 Arcade Build, Reported August 2026 Release
Earlier this year, LEGO and Nintendo generated buzz by teasing a collaborative Donkey Kong-themed build.
Donkey Kong is the landmark 1981 arcade game developed by Nintendo and directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, and the prospect of a physical LEGO rendition of the original arcade cabinet has drawn attention from both toy collectors and retro gaming fans.
New images shared by leak account LegoLeaks and posted to Reddit indicate what may be an official LEGO set recreating the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet.
According to the posts, the leaked imagery — attributed on Reddit to u/Gupytex and shared by user CarterBricks04 in the Legoleak community — shows a buildable arcade cabinet complete with a joystick, buttons, and a simulated in-cabinet playfield depicting Mario jumping over barrels to reach Donkey Kong.
The leak also references a potential set number, 72051.
Rewriting the source statements in journalistic terms: LegoLeaks published images that appear to depict a detailed LEGO model of the classic Donkey Kong arcade machine, including interactive-looking controls and printed artwork that recreates in-cabinet gameplay featuring Mario and Donkey Kong.
LegoLeaks further reported an August 2026 release window for the set.
Neither LEGO nor Nintendo has officially confirmed the imagery, the reported set number, or the release date.
As a result, the information should be treated as an unverified leak until either company publishes an official announcement.
Historically, LEGO and Nintendo have coordinated public reveals across official LEGO channels and Nintendo announcements; fans tracking product launches often monitor LEGO's online store, major retailers, and Nintendo events such as Nintendo Direct for confirmations related to cross-branded products.
If authentic, the build would join LEGO's broader history of entertainment franchise partnerships and celebrate one of Nintendo's earliest arcade milestones.
For now, readers should expect official confirmation or a product reveal from LEGO or Nintendo before the reported August 2026 timeframe.
Major gaming and toy outlets will likely cover the reveal when and if either company releases an official statement.
Earlier this year, LEGO and Nintendo generated buzz by teasing a collaborative Donkey Kong-themed build.
Donkey Kong is the landmark 1981 arcade game developed by Nintendo and directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, and the prospect of a physical LEGO rendition of the original arcade cabinet has drawn attention from both toy collectors and retro gaming fans.
New images shared by leak account LegoLeaks and posted to Reddit indicate what may be an official LEGO set recreating the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet.
According to the posts, the leaked imagery — attributed on Reddit to u/Gupytex and shared by user CarterBricks04 in the Legoleak community — shows a buildable arcade cabinet complete with a joystick, buttons, and a simulated in-cabinet playfield depicting Mario jumping over barrels to reach Donkey Kong.
The leak also references a potential set number, 72051.
Rewriting the source statements in journalistic terms: LegoLeaks published images that appear to depict a detailed LEGO model of the classic Donkey Kong arcade machine, including interactive-looking controls and printed artwork that recreates in-cabinet gameplay featuring Mario and Donkey Kong.
LegoLeaks further reported an August 2026 release window for the set.
Neither LEGO nor Nintendo has officially confirmed the imagery, the reported set number, or the release date.
As a result, the information should be treated as an unverified leak until either company publishes an official announcement.
Historically, LEGO and Nintendo have coordinated public reveals across official LEGO channels and Nintendo announcements; fans tracking product launches often monitor LEGO's online store, major retailers, and Nintendo events such as Nintendo Direct for confirmations related to cross-branded products.
If authentic, the build would join LEGO's broader history of entertainment franchise partnerships and celebrate one of Nintendo's earliest arcade milestones.
For now, readers should expect official confirmation or a product reveal from LEGO or Nintendo before the reported August 2026 timeframe.
Major gaming and toy outlets will likely cover the reveal when and if either company releases an official statement.
