LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set launching in August

      The LEGO Group has officially unveiled its Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) set, which brings the classic retro arcade game to life in brick form and includes 21 barrels for Jumpman to evade using the interactive joystick and button. It is currently available for pre-order at a price of $199.99 and will be officially released on August 1st; you can find more details here…

      Recreate the action of barrel-launching and jumping from the classic arcade game with this LEGO® Donkey Kong™ Arcade (72051) building set aimed at adults. The model pays tribute to the original arcade game cabinet and serves as playful retro decor for your game room or home office. It includes figures of Jumpman, Donkey Kong, and Lady, along with iconic details like scaffolding, ladders, and hammers. Pull the lever to release one barrel at a time, as if thrown by Donkey Kong, and control Jumpman with the joystick while pressing the button to make him leap over the barrels. This collectible set is an excellent gift choice for adult fans of video games and classic arcade cabinets. Use the LEGO Builder app to build more efficiently—zoom, rotate in 3D, track your progress, and follow step-by-step digital instructions. The set consists of 1,367 pieces.

      ARCADE GAME COLLECTIBLE – Experience the nostalgia of the iconic original arcade game with the Donkey Kong™ Arcade (72051), a LEGO® retro decor building set for adults.

      AUTHENTIC DETAILS – Construct a Donkey Kong™ arcade level featuring Jumpman, Donkey Kong, and Lady, complete with scaffold, ladder, and hammer details, plus a mechanism to circulate the barrels in a continuous loop.

      JUMP AND DODGE PLAY – Pull the lever to release one of the 21 barrels at a time, guide Jumpman with the joystick, and press the button to make him jump over the barrels.

      RETRO DECOR DISPLAY – This model commemorates the original Donkey Kong™ arcade game and serves as a nostalgic display piece for your game room, shelf, or home office.

      GAMER GIFT IDEA FOR ADULTS – Treat yourself or gift this stylish piece of video game merchandise to any adult fans of Donkey Kong™, Super Mario™, or retro decor.

      3D BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS – Utilize the LEGO® Builder app to create your models with 3D instructions, track your progress, and keep all your sets within the app.

      VIDEO GAME COLLECTIBLE – This model kit is part of a wide array of LEGO® Sets for Adults, designed for those who appreciate mindful, hands-on activities to relax and rejuvenate.

      DIMENSIONS – This 1,367-piece set measures over 15.5 inches (39 cm) in height, 10.5 inches (27 cm) in width, and 5.5 inches (15 cm) in depth.

      Originally published on July 24, 2026. Updated on July 25, 2026. About Amie Cranswick: Amie Cranswick is the Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, overseeing editorial coverage across film, television, and pop culture.