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LEGO Unveils $39.99 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Set for June 1 Launch

LEGO extends its retro gaming line to a lower price point.

Overview

  • LEGO and SEGA announced Monday a 479-piece Sega Genesis/Mega Drive set that launches June 1 for $39.99 through LEGO Stores and LEGO.com.
  • The miniature build includes two detachable three-button controllers, a removable Sonic-themed cartridge, sticker decorations, and a hidden Sonic portrait.
  • Builders can swap stickers to display either the North American Genesis nameplate or the international Mega Drive branding.
  • The box ships in retro-styled packaging that mimics a scuffed used console, and the model’s desk-friendly size measures about 6 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep.
  • The release follows LEGO’s NES, Game Boy, and a 2025 Genesis controller set, with LEGO and SEGA highlighting the set’s nostalgic appeal for fans ages 12 and up.