Get ready to build a piece of 16-bit history. The LEGO Group and SEGA have officially unveiled their latest retro gaming collaboration: a brand-new, brick-built SEGA Genesis Console. This highly accessible set will launch worldwide on June 1, 2026. Fans can pick it up through LEGO’s official website, physical store locations, and licensed distributors for a very reasonable $39.99 in the United States, £34.99 in the United Kingdom, and €39.99 in Europe.
Numbered as set 40926, this 479-piece non-functional replica is a scaled-down homage designed for builders aged twelve and up. The model perfectly captures the classic top-loading design of the highly influential system originally released in North America in 1989. The main console measures an adorable 1.5 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep. Alongside the system itself, builders will also assemble two detachable controllers and a removable game cartridge that mimics the classic 1991 release of Sonic the Hedgehog.
A major highlight of the build is how deeply it leans into nostalgia. Recognizing that the classic hardware was known by different names across the globe, LEGO included sticker decorations allowing fans to personalize the system as either the North American SEGA Genesis or the international SEGA Mega Drive. The packaging even features deliberate scuff marks on the box art to simulate childhood wear-and-tear. As an added bonus, builders will find a hidden Sonic the Hedgehog mosaic tucked safely beneath the cartridge slot cover, which only becomes visible when the lid is lifted.
The creators behind the project are just as thrilled as the fans. LEGO designer Patrik noted that, like many of his generation, he vividly remembers the release of the system, calling the recreation of its intricate details with LEGO elements a fun challenge. SEGA’s Vice President of Licensing and Partnerships, Alex Gomez, echoed this sentiment, sharing that the set allows fans to relive childhood memories through hands-on creativity.