Nintendo and Lego Expand Their Partnership With an Upcoming Donkey Kong Set
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Nintendo and Lego have teased an upcoming Donkey Kong building set inspired by the 1981 arcade classic, adding to their extensive lineup of gaming collaborations.
Nintendo and The Lego Group are expanding their ongoing collaboration with a brand new set centered on Donkey Kong. According to a recent report by Polygon, the two companies shared a brief teaser on social media featuring a rolling pixelated barrel, signaling that the upcoming build will draw heavy inspiration from the original 1981 arcade classic. Fans can likely expect design nods to the legendary arcade stage, complete with platform layouts and classic obstacles.
Over the past six years, this partnership has produced everything from interactive Super Mario courses and elaborate builds of the NES and Game Boy to recent sets based on The Legend of Zelda and Mario Kart. With a new standalone Donkey Kong animated film reportedly in development at Illumination for a potential 2028 release, this brick-based adaptation arrives at a great time for fans of the iconic gorilla.
While an official release date has not been announced yet, the teaser promises that more details will follow soon. As physical collectibles continue to serve as a major cross-over space for gaming culture and home display, this upcoming release gives collectors another piece of gaming history to build. You can read the original reporting over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon