LEGO and SEGA Unveil 479-Piece Genesis Console Set

The LEGO Group and SEGA have unveiled a new 479-piece building set recreating the iconic Sega Genesis console, known as the Mega Drive in regions outside North America. The display model, set number 40926, allows builders aged 12 and older to customize it as either the Sega Genesis, released in North America in 1989, or the Sega Mega Drive, which debuted in Japan in 1988, using included stickers. It will be available starting June 1, 2026, priced at approximately 35 to 40 pounds or dollars, depending on the market.

The set features two detachable controllers, a removable game cartridge depicting Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with characters Sonic and Tails, and a hidden Easter egg in the form of a pixelated Sonic portrait revealed during assembly. Once built, the console measures about 4 centimeters high, 16 centimeters wide, and 12 centimeters deep, while each controller stands roughly 2 centimeters high, 8 centimeters wide, and 24 centimeters deep. These details capture the original hardware's design, including a slot for the cartridge and plugin controllers, though the model functions purely as a decorative piece.

This release continues LEGO's series of retro gaming console sets,...