Lego has officially launched the highly anticipated Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 building kit, marking its first collaboration with the iconic video game franchise The Legend of Zelda. This impressive 2,500-piece set pays tribute to the beloved titles, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the classic N64 game, Ocarina of Time. Currently available exclusively at Lego Store locations, enthusiasts should act quickly, as exclusive items often transition to backorder status shortly after release. For those ordering now, free standard shipping is available with a delivery window of three to five days.
Priced at $300, this set is expected to be a popular choice among Nintendo fans this holiday season, although its cost may deter some. It stands as the most expensive Lego set tied to the Nintendo brand, surpassing both the Mighty Bowser and the Nintendo Entertainment System, which are priced at $270 each. While the price may seem steep, it aligns with the current market trends of Lego, a hobby known for its expenses. The innovative 2-in-1 feature allows builders to deconstruct and reconstruct the set into two distinct iterations of the Great Deku Tree, adding to the excitement.
The Great Deku Tree set includes four minifigures: Young Link and Link from Ocarina of Time, alongside Link and Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild. A showcase of additional characters is also included, featuring Koroks, Deku Babas, a Deku Sprout, Navi the Fairy, a Skulltula, and Hestu with maracas. Unique to this set, the Breath of the Wild version boasts an animated face that can be manipulated with a back lever, while the Ocarina of Time version reveals a Skulltula monster within its opening mouth.
Additional references to the games highlight a Lego rendition of Link’s House and the Master Sword pedestal, offering more display options alongside the Great Deku Tree. This collaboration showcases Lego’s commitment to connecting with Legend of Zelda enthusiasts while demonstrating the versatility of its building bricks.
The Great Deku Tree joins a niche collection of Lego Nintendo sets aimed at adult or experienced builders, as most Lego Nintendo offerings primarily focus on playsets from franchises like Super Mario and Donkey Kong. However, a new Super Mario World-inspired set is set to release on October 1, featuring 1,215 pieces that will allow nostalgic fans to construct pixelated figures of Mario and Yoshi.
As Lego continues to expand its Nintendo collection, fans should also note that the first mainline Zelda game led by Princess Zelda will launch on September 26. A preorder guide detailing exclusive bonuses and a special-edition Zelda-themed Switch Lite console will be available on launch day. Stay tuned for more updates as the excitement builds around these releases.
