If you can think of a hugely popular franchise, chances are that there's a LEGO set out there based on its worlds and characters. That is, apart from anything Nintendo-related; the very idea of Mario and Zelda sets are enough to get any fan excited and willing to throw money at them, but Nintendo has never allowed its IP to make the jump.
That doesn't stop fans from trying, though. We've actually reported on several fan-made Zelda LEGO projects in the past, all uploaded to the LEGO Ideas site. This website allows fan-made projects to collect votes from the public, with some going on to be made into the real deal, and the latest to catch our attention is this effort from user Hanwasyellowfirst.
Based on Zelda: Breath of the Wild's stables, this concept has already gained just under 1,000 supporters at the time of writing. The creator has shared some of the reasoning behind the idea, and also some additional info on how it should be created.
"I chose the Stable as it captures well the spirit of this great Zelda game. Stables can be found throughout the vast landscape of Hyrule and I think it looks great as a LEGO set too, plus… horses!
The roof sections are hinged to allow the stable and horse pen to open up. Inside are 4 beds, a table and chairs, a recipe and the reception desk (for the trusty Stable Master to turn trusty Inn-keep).
Contents:
Stable
Fire Pit & Benches
Crates and Ingredients (various)
Weapons (various)
Horses x3Minifigures: Link / Kaas / Beedle / Pikango / Stable Master / Traveller / ???"
The creator notes that you'll have to use your imagination when it comes to the Minifigures - the final design would have Link and others in LEGO form. Still, we think the stable design itself is great and it certainly reminds us of our time in Hyrule.
If you feel like checking it out and giving the project a vote yourself, you can do so right here.
Would you like to see Zelda LEGO become a real thing? Which Nintendo franchises do you think would be a good fit? Let us know in the comments.
[source ideas.lego.com]
Comments (41)
This has always been a no brainer to me and am shocked it hasn't happened yet. Official, licensed, Nintendo branded Lego sets! Talk about printing money, I would buy them all if there was a Zelda set, "for my kids" of course
Good effort! It definitely captures the essence.
A Lego guardian would be pretty cool I bet. I see it's been done before though.
I wonder if Lego Link in the pic has his back to the camera to avoid legal reasons?
I need to make BotW one of those games I play through yearly.
This is better than official kits.
Those would involve a bunch of custom parts you can't reuse for much of anything.
If this was real I'd buy ten simply because it has Kass. He's my favourite Zelda character and super underrated.
@redd214 That applies to so many franchises. It's a no-brainer indeed.
I remember some fan-made Horizon Zero Dawn lego builds, and that stuff is made for it: https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2017/03/08/33216004165-40377ebbc8-o-1488997235434_1280w.jpg
I remember his Wind Waker set as well: https://ideascdn.lego.com/community/lego_ci/migrated/a8a/29d/427190/image-thumbnail-full
In a way I'm glad they'll never make Zelda lego because it would absolutely bankrupt me. I would just have to own every set no matter what the cost.
This should be a thing! Come on Nintendo....waving a carrot in front of your face!
Beautiful! I want one!
@redd214 From what I understand Nintendo is doing things with Mega Blocks still?
@Giygas_95 I made one a while back. You can also find this Guardian on lego ideas:
LEGO just released a Flintstones-themed set, so maybe we'll get a Nintendo-based set within a decade or two.
Will the bricks be especially fragile, so as to emulate the "fun" gameplay of the source material?
@JHDK I was just thinking the same thing. No sure I would do the same type of run through i did the first two times. Might not do as much exploring this time around and just do the divine beasts and hyrule castle. And do some shrine I see along the way.
Shut up and take my money!
I need me a Lego Beedle.
the new Link's Awakening looks like it would translate well to Lego
As long they don't come with lego version of Legend of Zelda game. It's just same thing over and over with an other theme. Same collecting stuff etc etc. But guess good for the fans
When I eventually buy a house, there will be a room I call the "lego room". My Star Wars sets will be on display and would be thrilled if Nintendo would partner up with Lego and come out with a few sets. Zelda first, then Mario, then maybe Samus.
I NEED IT NOW! Seriously, that's both a cool concept, and incredibly made.
I wonder home come Nintendo has given their characters to happy meal crap toys but not Lego. I mean those sets would print money.
@AxeltheBuizel
Sweet!!! I thought I was the only one who loved Kass in BOTW. I agree with you in that he is one of the most underrated characters in my opinion. I’ve been sad that there was no Amiibo or any real official merchandise featuring Kass when he is such a interesting and integral part of the game.
Beautiful MOC. Zelda is one of the licenses I have always wished LEGO would get. The other dream license would be Star Trek. Of course Mega Bloks got Star Trek and the Nintendo license. Their Trek sets were honestly not terrible, but I can't stand Mega Bloks. Their bricks are just not anywhere near LEGO quality.
I've got a Lego account for my kids so I've backed this. Would be a brilliant idea and definitely worth investing in. I just can't help but feel we'll get an N64-style Link though.
@jump on the actual site the creator explains there's no Lego figure he had that would look like Link. I'd say that's probably the reason
I'd love to grab some Nintendo Lego sets! I've just started collecting sets (primarily Harry Potter) again.
@DickeyWord yeah I agree. He was the most memorable part of BOTW for me and when I heard his music I would always make an effort to find him. He added so much life to the world and it's a shame he never even got an amiibo.
Few things would make this grizzled old man feel more like a kid than having some Nintendo LEGO sets. And in lieu of that? Nintendo LEGO games!
That's pretty cool. I saw a Sonic one earlier today though and that was even cooler imo.
Geez. That is amazing. I'd buy every set if they made zelda lego. That is really cool.
@redd214 I think it is because Lego isn't that big in Japan. I've seen it at hobby shops and large major chain toy stores, but that is about it. Though I completely agree it would be a great idea in the west.
The fact that this isn't real is good for our wallets, but...we want it!
@StevenG Maybe 10 years ago, but modern LEGO is serious about its MOCing community, and thus all parts they've released lately have multiple functions. Very rarely do they make one-off molds, and that's only if a specific purpose absolutely must be fulfilled. Also, this type of quality is common in the IDEAS line.
It's ironic... they had a partnership with Knex for cheap, low quality bricks but never approached LEGO to license anything.
Their loss.
@JasmineDragon There's nothing in the toys market I'd call "near LEGO quality standards". Not even those premium $300 action figures.
They produce things that will probably last forever (I still have a couple 30 year old LEGO sets in perfect condition displayed on my shelf), and have a flawless customer service if anything goes wrong in their QC side. That's the big difference between them and the other knockoff brands.
Talk about dedication after 2 years of BoTW. I wonder if their will be a kit of this to make as well?
@Blitzenexx
You're infected now. Side effects include lack of money/space, urges to buy more and excessive feeling of CMF bags.
@shaneoh: Space isn't a huge concern yet...but the rest of those kind of are lol. I sometimes wish I'd opted for a home with a basement.
Looks pretty nice.
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