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Lego Unveils $39.99 Mini Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Set, Launching June 1

The budget-friendly build signals Lego’s deeper move into retro gaming collectibles.

Overview

  • Lego and Sega announced the licensed console set Monday, with preorders live on Lego.com ahead of the June 1 release.
  • Set 40926 includes 479 pieces for ages 12 and up and measures about 1.5 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep.
  • Builders get two detachable three-button controllers, a removable game cartridge, sticker decals, and a hidden Sonic portrait.
  • The model is a small, non-working display piece, and the box uses a worn, retro look to mimic a well-loved original.
  • Fans can build either the North American Genesis or the international Mega Drive, extending Lego’s lineup that has featured the NES in 2020 and a Game Boy in 2025.