Donkey Kong Arcade Set Surfaces In New LEGO Leak, Here’s A First Look
Following a Nintendo tease last month, images of an upcoming LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set have surfaced online. The premium set will retail for $200 USD and comprises 1,367 pieces, with an expected August launch. The construction set recreates the iconic arcade version of the classic 1980s game.
This release expands LEGO's growing partnership with Nintendo's gaming franchises. The new Donkey Kong set arrives after LEGO released smaller DK-themed sets within its Super Mario collection, featuring characters such as Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong. The announcement also follows the company's recent unveiling of multiple Pokémon-themed sets.
- LEGO announces Donkey Kong Arcade construction set with 1,367 pieces
- Priced at $200 USD with August launch date
- Continues LEGO's expansion into Nintendo gaming properties
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Donkey Kong is a video game that originated in 1980s arcades, where players guide a character across platforms while avoiding obstacles and collecting items. The game became an iconic part of gaming history and remains recognisable to many generations of players, even those who have never played the original.
LEGO and Nintendo have developed a partnership to create building sets based on video game franchises. This collaboration has already produced sets featuring the Super Mario and Pokémon series, recreating scenes and characters from these games in physical LEGO form for collectors and fans.
The Donkey Kong set marks the latest addition to this partnership between the toy and video game companies. As LEGO continues to expand its licensed video game products, it offers fans of classic games an alternative way to engage with franchises they may remember or know through popular culture.