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LEGO and Sega Reveal Buildable Genesis/Mega Drive Console, Launching June 1

The 479-piece display kit targets retro fans with a faithful model of Sega's 16-bit console.

Overview

  • LEGO and Sega announced an officially licensed Genesis/Mega Drive set that goes on sale June 1, 2026 for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99.
  • The set will be sold through LEGO.com/GenesisMegadrive and at LEGO Stores.
  • Set 40926 uses 479 pieces and is rated for ages 12+, with the console measuring 4 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 12 cm deep.
  • The box includes two detachable controllers, a removable game card, and sticker decorations.
  • It is a non-functioning display model that can be styled as either Genesis or Mega Drive, tapping nostalgia for a late-’80s system that sold just over 30 million units.