Lego Retires Popular Nintendo and Zelda Sets
Lego is phasing out several popular Nintendo-themed sets, including the first Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree, with many retiring by July.
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I'm gutted to see these Lego sets retiring in July 2026, as they're real must-haves
Lego is retiring over 100 sets in July 2026, including popular models like the Great Deku Tree from The Legend of Zelda, Optimus Prime from Transformers, and the Talking Sorting Hat from Harry Potter. The company retires sets to make way for new products and due to potential licensing agreements, with most sets having a lifespan of a few years.
More Nintendo LEGO Sets Are Being Retired Soon
Several LEGO sets based on Nintendo franchises, including Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing, are being retired soon. This follows the recent retirement announcement for the first Legend of Zelda LEGO set. The affected sets are listed on LEGO's 'retiring soon' page for the US and UK.
PSA: Lego Is Officially Retiring Its First Zelda Set, Get It Before It's Gone
Lego is officially retiring its first The Legend of Zelda building set, the 'Great Deku Tree 2-in-1', which features designs from Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild. The set, priced at $299.99, is listed on Lego's "last chance to buy" webpage and is expected to be fully retired by July. This news comes as Lego expands its Zelda line and ahead of a live-action movie release.
LEGO Confirms the First Legend of Zelda Set Is Already Scheduled to Retire
LEGO has confirmed that its first The Legend of Zelda-themed set is already scheduled for retirement. The article notes the discontinuation of the Deku Tree set.
Some of our favorite Lego sets are retiring soon, including the Legend of Zelda Deku Tree
Several popular Lego sets, including the Great Deku Tree from The Legend of Zelda and a Dune-themed set, are scheduled to be retired in July. This means they will stop being sold on the official Lego store and will eventually become unavailable from third-party retailers once existing stock is depleted.
