LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade (72051)

LEGO 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade Machine is an upcoming 18+ display/collector set in the LEGO Super Mario theme (with strong Nintendo ties). It recreates the iconic 1981 Donkey Kong arcade cabinet—the game that introduced Mario (originally Jumpman) and Pauline (Lady).

Key Details

• Piece count: 1,367
• Price: $169.99 / €169.99 / £149.99 (some reports note ~$199.99)
• Release date: August 1, 2026
• Dimensions (approx.): 15.5 inches (39 cm) tall, 10.5 inches (27 cm) wide, ~6 inches (15 cm) deep
• No minifigures; focuses on the cabinet and a brick-built scene
• Target audience: Adult collectors and retro gaming fans, tying into the 45th anniversary of Donkey Kong

Features and Play Elements

This set goes beyond a static display (similar to LEGO’s PAC-MAN Arcade or Pinball Machine). It includes:

• Authentic cabinet details: sloped front, coin door, side art, joystick, buttons, and classic branding.
• Interactive mechanics:
• Barrel-shaped lever to roll barrels down the screen.
• Working joystick to move Jumpman.
• Jump button for evading obstacles.
• Brick-built Donkey Kong screen scene with girders, ladders, hammer, barrels, Donkey Kong, Jumpman, and Lady.⁠

It emphasizes nostalgia for the original arcade gameplay loop while serving as a detailed display piece.