The partnership between LEGO and Nintendo has been nothing short of magical. What started as a Super Mario experiment has blossomed into something much bigger—Animal Crossing villages, Luigi’s Mansion spookiness, Donkey Kong jungle adventures, and eventually, the kingdom of Hyrule itself. Now, that Zelda collection is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
The story so far
Last year marked a milestone for Zelda fans and brick enthusiasts alike when LEGO dropped the Great Deku Tree set—a gorgeous 2-in-1 build priced at around $370 USD. The beauty of this set? You could construct it in two different styles: one inspired by Breath of the Wild’s lush, overgrown aesthetic, and another channeling the classic Ocarina of Time vibe. It was the perfect love letter to two generations of Zelda games.
But if you thought that was it, think again.
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2025
A legendary battle takes shape
Nintendo just dropped a teaser on Twitter (or X, if we’re being technical) that’s got the community buzzing. The short clip shows Link gearing up for his inevitable clash with Ganondorf—that climactic moment every N64 kid remembers—all to protect Princess Zelda and the kingdom of Hyrule. The nostalgia hit is real.
From what we can see in the trailer, this upcoming set looks like it’ll feature minifigures of Princess Zelda, Link, and yes—finally—Ganondorf himself, all styled after their iconic Nintendo 64 appearances. It’s about time the King of Evil got his LEGO debut, right?
What we know
Here’s where things get a bit fuzzy. Nintendo kept the announcement pretty tight-lipped—classic move. The teaser confirms the set is coming sometime in 2026, but official details are scarce. However, rumors floating around suggest we’re looking at a 1,003-piece set potentially launching on March 1, 2026.
The current Great Deku Tree set notably lacks Ganondorf, which makes this upcoming release even more significant. It’ll mark the villain’s first-ever appearance in LEGO form, and honestly, it’s long overdue. The final battle between Link and Ganondorf is one of gaming’s most memorable moments, and recreating it with LEGO bricks? That’s the kind of crossover dreams are made of.
For now, we’ll have to wait for Nintendo and LEGO to reveal more. But if this teaser is any indication, 2026 is shaping up to be a great year for Zelda collectors.