For less than 40 euros you will soon be able to put a piece of video game history on your shelf.
Lego is continuing its successful retro series and bringing back one of the most famous game consoles of the 1990s as a kit. From June 1, 2026, fans can Sega Mega Drive made of 479 terminal blocks recreate. The set is clearly aimed at nostalgics and adult collectors who experienced the 16-bit era themselves (view in the Lego store).
With a price of 39.99 euros, the model is also pleasing and surprisingly affordable – the Game Boy, which only has 429 parts, costs significantly more at 59.99 euros. However, this is also aimed more at adult collectors.
Lego brings back Sega Mega Drive
The finished model is 16 centimeters wide and 12 centimeters deep compact decorative object for every gaming room. In addition to the console, the scope of delivery also includes two removable controllers and a plug-in game module.
A special trick of the kit is the choice in construction. With the included parts and stickers you can decide whether you want to build the version of the Mega Drive originally released in Japan in 1988 or the North American version – the Sega Genesis from 1989.
As an Easter egg for attentive farmers, there is also a small portrait of the legendary Sega mascot Sonic the Hedgehog hidden inside the console.
Lego continues to rely on retro consoles
After successful sets such as the Nintendo Entertainment System, the Game Boy and the Atari 2600, the Sega Mega Drive is the logical continuation of Lego’s console series.
Fans of retro consoles will be excited to see which platform Lego will venture into next – there was recently a rumor that a model of the original PlayStation would be coming onto the market this year. According to the leak, however, this should Priced significantly higher at 159 euros be.