The Brick of Zelda: A New Saga Unfolds
In a plot twist that even the most seasoned gamers didn’t see coming, Nintendo has decided to join forces with everyone’s favorite plastic brick company to unleash a new Lego set inspired by The Legend of Zelda. Yes, get ready to start rearranging all that “important” shelf space for yet another delightful item that might actually be a building project rather than the final boss of your living room.
To kick off the teaser, the official Nintendo of America account just dropped a video with the jaw-dropping caption, “do you realize who you’re dealing with?” Grab the popcorn; this is serious stuff! The clip showcases a Lego version of Link, who’s clearly having a moment of existential dread as a shadow looms ominously above him. It’s the kind of shadow that screams, “Please don’t step on me!” And guess who’s photobombing the scene? A Lego Zelda, lurking in the background like that one friend who shows up for the snacks but vanishes during the serious discussions.
Link’s got his trusty sidekick, Navi, floating around. At this rate, it’s practically confirmed that this masterpiece is themed around good ol’ Ocarina of Time, ready to unleash a wave of nostalgia and perhaps some eye-rolling from anyone who’s ever had to hear “Hey! Listen!” far too many times.
Set Details or Just Another Riddle?
The video wraps up with the catchy slogan “build the legend,” and a spine-tingling “coming in 2026” release window. That’s right, folks! While every other plastic-obsessed person is calculating how to afford yet another collecting obsession, this promise will hang over the head like a Breath of the Wild Korok seed waiting to be discovered.
Now, while the teaser remains delightfully vague about the specifics, it does strengthen the whispers from a Lego leaker known as The Brick Tap—no, that’s not the name of a local pub; it’s a person sharing juicy inside info. This insider previously hinted at a new Zelda Lego set last month, feeding the excitement like a villain in a dungeon refusing to drop that essential key.
What’s on offer, you may ask? If the rumor mill has any credibility (and let’s be honest, it usually doesn’t), the set will focus on our not-so-distant friend Ganondorf, sculpted into a diorama reminiscent of the endless adventures in Ocarina of Time. And if gamers love numbers, jump for joy because this hefty set will boast 1,003 pieces—a number that begs the question: Is anyone really counting?
Taking a Look Back
If all goes according to plan and no surprise sets roll out before it, this will mark the glorious second Lego set based on The Legend of Zelda. The first was none other than a whimsical 2-in-1 set featuring the Great Deku Tree, which made its grand entrance in September 2024. This marvel can represent either The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, giving fans the flexibility to relive either era while also trying to convince themselves that they’re not actually too old for this kind of fun.
As a bonus, this collaboration isn’t just limited to Link and friends; Lego and Nintendo have been playing house together for a couple of years now. From Super Mario to Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing to Mario Kart, it’s basically the Lego version of the Avengers—all the beloved characters teamed up and ready to build some epic memories.
In very recent developments, last month also saw the launch of a Lego version of the classic Nintendo Game Boy. Yes, nostalgia just leveled up! This is the second installment in the Lego-Nintendo console series, following the 2020 Lego NES set, which featured a quaint little brick-built NES and a shiny 1980s-style TV displaying a scrolling Super Mario Bros. scene. Because nothing says “adulthood” like reliving childhood through vibrant colored blocks.
So, considering the limitless potential for chaotic creativity (and inevitable existential crises), mark the calendars for 2026! There’s a new Lego adventure in town, one where players can build not just bricks, but dreams. Or at the very least, another reason to step on pieces while trying to navigate the living room!
