We Go Hands-On With the New LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set to Show How You Can 'Play' It - IGN

What the report says

IGN reports that LEGO’s newly revealed Donkey Kong Arcade Machine set was shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where writer Myles Obenza got a hands-on look at its interactive features. The set is scheduled for release on August 1 and is listed at $199.99 through LEGO and Amazon. According to IGN, the build has 1,371 pieces and measures more than 15 inches tall, over 10 inches wide and about 5.5 inches deep.

The main appeal is that the cabinet can be “played” in a mechanical way. IGN describes three controls: a side lever that sends Donkey Kong’s barrels down the girders, a central joystick that moves Jumpman toward the hammer, and a right-side button that makes him jump. The set includes 21 barrels, and its design lets them cycle back through the machine so the action can continue. Clear elements on the back expose part of the reloading mechanism rather than concealing it.

The model recreates the look of the classic Donkey Kong arcade screen with brick-built versions of Donkey Kong, Jumpman and Lady, the character later known as Pauline. IGN notes there are no standard minifigures, but the set uses detailed brick construction and a large Donkey Kong sign that can be removed more easily if display space is limited.

The release is part of LEGO and Nintendo’s broader run of premium interactive sets, which has included builds based on the NES, The Legend of Zelda and other game properties. For collectors, the Donkey Kong set matters as another example of LEGO turning classic video game hardware and play mechanics into displayable physical models.