Lego releases $200 Donkey Kong arcade set
Originally published Jul 23, 2026
By Sean Hollister · The Verge — Film & TV
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Key points
- The set costs $200 and replicates the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet.
- Designer Carl Merriam, known for other Nintendo-themed Lego sets, led development.
- Shigeru Miyamoto is said to be pleased with the Lego interpretation of his game.
- The kit includes functional joystick and button components for interactive play.
Lego has launched a new $200 Donkey Kong arcade machine building set, designed by veteran Lego designer Carl Merriam. The set recreates the classic 1981 arcade cabinet and includes functional joystick and buttons that allow players to simulate the original gameplay.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto reportedly expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting the nostalgic appeal of seeing his iconic game rendered in bricks. The product joins a series of recent Lego‑Nintendo collaborations such as the Game Boy and Piranha Plant sets.
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