LEGO Group and SEGA have revealed its new LEGO SEGA Genesis Console, a highly detailed display model that pays tribute to SEGA’s original gaming console. The LEGO SEGA Genesis Console model can be customized into either the SEGA Genesis or the SEGA Mega Drive, complete with detachable controllers, a game card, and decorative stickers.
The LEGO SEGA Genesis Console (40926) will release on June 1 for £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99 at LEGO.com/GenesisMegadrive and nearest LEGO Stores. The set measures at 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 6 in (16 cm) wide and 4.5 in (12 cm) deep, while the controllers measure over 1 in. (2 cm) high, 3 in (8 cm) wide and 9.5 in. (24 cm) deep. The complete set includes 479 pieces.
“Like many others from my generation, I still vividly remember when the SEGA Mega Drive launched – it felt completely out of this world,” said LEGO Group designer Patrik in a press release. “27 years later the love for the console is still going strong – I still play mine! Recreating the intricate details and curves of the console with LEGO elements was an enjoyable challenge, despite its difficulty.”
“We feel that this is a building experience that captures both SEGA’s heritage of gaming and the playful creativity of LEGO play,” said Alex Gomez, VP, Licensing & Partnerships of SEGA of America, Inc. “The SEGA Genesis holds a special place in the hearts of gamers and represents a defining era in video game history. With this new LEGO set, fans are not only able to relive those nostalgic memories but also actively engage with SEGA’s legacy through hands-on creativity.”
