What Could the Next Legend of Zelda LEGO Set Be?

September 1st marked the release of the very first Legend of Zelda LEGO set: The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1. An amusing and nostalgic favorite, it made sense that the first set would be the grand luminary. Featuring designs from both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, the set offers an enticing dual build option. Although he sits at a steep price of $300 USD, the guardian of the Kokiri/Korok forest was a wonderful debut for Zelda LEGO sets. The big question now is, what’s next?

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It’s only natural to expect more Zelda LEGO sets to release, especially considering the success of Nintendo’s posterboy, Mario. Since the introduction of the interactive LEGO Mario figure in early 2020, the Super Mario franchise has dawned an astounding 84 sets released in just four years. Additionally, the Animal Crossing series has already launched 10 sets since its debut in March of this year. With such a strong track record, there is exciting potential for more Zelda sets. 

Ideas for Legend of Zelda LEGO sets have been circulating online for decades. The LEGO Group has enjoyed a rich history spanning toys, video game series, and films. Their first collaboration was with Lucasfilm which resulted in four Star Wars sets being released on February 22, 1999, in anticipation of the then-upcoming prequel films. These initial sets included the Landspeeder, Snowspeeder, X-wing Fighter, and TIE Fighter & Y-wing from the original trilogy of films. Since then, Star Wars sets have continued to thrive with new additions to this day, paving the way for other collaborations like Zelda to find their place in the LEGO universe. 

With this, it is clear that LEGO thrives on its collaborations, having partnered with a range of companies over the years, including Warner Bros. Pictures for Harry Potter, Marvel for Spider-Man, and even McDonald’s for mini-restaurant sets. Considering this, Nintendo has nothing but an advantage to continue working with The LEGO Group. With six upcoming Mario Kart sets slated for a 2025 release, it is evident that this partnership shows no signs of stopping. This bodes well with Zelda fans, as we can certainly expect more Zelda sets to be announced in the coming years — perhaps one each year, mirroring the annual release pattern of Zelda video games since 2011 (excluding 2022 due to the delay of Tears of the Kingdom). Then what could the next set be? LEGOs fall into many different categories including, but not limited to, architecture, botanicals, creatures, instruments, and heads/helmets/masks. There are plenty of exciting Zelda concepts that could fit into each of these categories. 

The first piece of Zelda architecture that we can anticipate is the Temple of Time. Its design is consistent, aside from its depictions in Skyward Sword and Tears of the Kingdom, allowing for a streamlined production. Perhaps there could be a Temple of Time two-in-one set from Breath of the Wild/Ocarina of Time similar to The Deku Tree, as they’re both virtually identical. Breath of the Wild’s in ruin, and Ocarina of Time’s in pristine condition. 

But no piece of architecture is more quintessential in Zelda than Hyrule Castle. While each game’s version has a relatively different design, the most suitable option would be the castle found in both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This presents an opportunity for another two-in-one set: Breath of the Wild’s model featuring the Guardian dispensers surrounding it, and Tears of the Kingdom’s showcasing the castle in its upheaved state. 

Additionally, each game’s Shrines, Towers, and Stables offer exciting possibilities for builds. Another architectural feat from the Zelda universe would be Breath of the Wild’s Divine Beasts and/or Guardians. These remarkable creations, the pride of the Sheikah, would make  impressive large-scale LEGO builds, especially if they possess moveable parts, reflecting their unique functionalities in game. 

The Statue of the Goddess is one of the most prevalent sculptures across Zelda installments. Since its introduction in Skyward Sword, it has appeared in various games including Breath of the Wild and the newly-released Echoes of Wisdom, where it can be found beneath the castle. This enchanting figure would make an excellent LEGO set, ideally designed on a grand scale, relative to the Great Deku Tree. Finally, Twilight Princess’ Mirror of Twilight could be an interesting inclusion, potentially to be built as the Mirror Shards that fit together to complete the mirror, adding a lore-accurate element to the build. 

While The Deku Tree could be considered an option similar to LEGO Botanicals, there are a few others we can consider to be added in this variety. Breath of the Wild’s iconic Silent Princess could be an easy addition, released similar to the LEGO stemmed roses. They could continue to capitalize on Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom through their wide variety of flora in a set similar to LEGO’s flower bouquets. Armoranths, Blue Nightshades, Safflinas, Sundelions, and Swift Violets would certainly make a lovely arrangement — or even Bomb Flowers and Deku Flowers!

There are countless enemies and bosses to consider for a LEGO set, such as Stallord or King Dodongo. However, the Zelda LEGO team could one-up themselves from a two-in-one set to a four-in-one Blight Ganon set. This would include pieces to build either Fireblight, Thunderblight, Waterblight, or Windblight. The Wind Waker fans would rejoice to see a King of Red Lions set. Given the many LEGO pirate ships and boats already available, our wooden companion has a strong chance of becoming a reality. Staying in the water, Lord Jabu-Jabu would be an excellent choice as well, especially due to his return in last month’s Echoes of Wisdom. His appearance has remained relatively the same over the years, so this could be a great option for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Volvagia would further enhance this idea, as he is also featured in both Ocarina of Time and Echoes of Wisdom.

Musical instruments have played a significant role in the Zelda universe since the very beginning, starting with the recorder in the original The Legend of Zelda. However, there are three more classics that could pose as melodious LEGO constructions. The Ocarina of Time from the game of the same name would be the most ideal, though Zelda’s harp from Skyward Sword and the Wind Waker baton from The Wind Waker would also be amazing editions. Arguably the most obvious choice for a general Legend of Zelda LEGO figure would be the Master Sword and Hylian Shield. While not traditional instruments, they are certainly instruments of combat. Whether inserted into the pedestal or made to actually be wielded, this is one that would easily sell. 

The Star Wars LEGO collaboration sparked a new trend in 2020 with the introduction of helmet sets. These depict recognizable helmets from the Star Wars series, character masks from several Marvel films, and most recently, Shadow the Hedgehog’s face for the upcoming Sonic 3 film hitting theaters this December. This category offers a lot of promise, as there are brilliant possibilities. Of course, they could make heads of any of the main three Triforce wielders: Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf. But Midna’s Fused Shadow, Zant’s helmet, Majora’s Mask, or the Moon from Majora’s Mask would be magnificent. 

Ultimately, it feels very unlikely that Nintendo would license the Zelda series for a single LEGO set only to refrain from continuing to have them made. With three other Nintendo properties enjoying an ongoing partnership with LEGO, it is more than probable that we will see more Legend of Zelda LEGO sets. Given that Nintendo began as a toy company before producing video games, it is a rather full-circle moment to see their beloved characters and universes brought to life as LEGO sets.