LEGO's first ever Legend of Zelda set is now available for pre-order
radiotimes.comLEGO has turned over a new leaf this week by launching its first ever set inspired by the Legend of Zelda.
From today, fans of the iconic gaming franchise will be able to pre-order The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set, based on two of the series's most-loved titles, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
This set weighs in at 2,500 pieces, costing nearly £260 – a huge investment, we know, but worth it for the most devoted fans when you get a look at the details, including changing leaves, moveable features and four mini-figures of Link, Princess Zelda and more.
Following the announcement, Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda series, said: «I’m really thrilled that The Legend of Zelda is joining the world of LEGO bricks, which has spurred the creative impulses of so many people of all ages.»
Meanwhile, LEGO designer Wes Talbott added: «Our fans have been asking for a LEGO set based on The Legend of Zelda series for a while, so we were delighted to work with Nintendo to create the Great Deku Tree in brick form.»
So, if you're a fellow fan, here's everything you need to know about the set.
Pre-order LEGO Zelda Great Deku Tree set for £259.99 at LEGO
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The Great Deku Tree is available for pre-order now (fromTuesday 28th May) and shipping will commence from 1st September.
This set comes with a heft price tag: £259.99.
As the company's first ever Zelda set, the pressure was on to include as many key details and features as possible for loyal fans to enjoy. Thankfully, LEGO knows how to deliver.
This Great Deku set is a 2-in-1, based on the tree from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
In the Ocarina of Time set, you get a lush green version of the tree, complete with Link's house, a young Link, and the Master Sword Pedestal.
Meanwhile, the Breath of the Wild
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