LEGO® Super Mario™ Donkey Kong™ Arcade (72051)

Relive the excitement of classic arcade gaming with the LEGO® Super Mario™ Donkey Kong™ Arcade building set! Designed for adult builders ages 18 and up, this nostalgic 1,367-piece set recreates the legendary barrel-dodging action of the original Donkey Kong arcade game in an impressive brick-built display model. Combining retro gaming nostalgia, clever mechanical functions, and authentic video game details, this collectible set is a fantastic addition to any gaming room, office, or LEGO display collection.

Bring one of gaming history’s most recognizable levels to life as Donkey Kong stands atop the scaffolding, ready to send barrels rolling toward Jumpman. Re-create the challenge of the original game with ladders, hammers, platforms, and familiar arcade-inspired details. Best of all, this model is more than a static display piece: its interactive controls let you release barrels, move Jumpman, and make him jump to avoid the obstacles.

Classic Arcade Action in LEGO Form

• Iconic Donkey Kong Design: Build a nostalgic arcade-inspired model that celebrates the classic video game and its instantly recognizable characters and level design.

• Three Familiar Characters: Featuring Donkey Kong, Jumpman, and Lady, the set captures the spirit of the original arcade adventure.

• Interactive Barrel Mechanism: Pull the lever on the left side of the base to release one barrel at a time, recreating Donkey Kong’s signature barrel-throwing action.

• Joystick-Controlled Movement: Use the joystick to move Jumpman across the level as he attempts to avoid the incoming barrels.

• Jump Button Function: Press the button to make Jumpman leap over rolling barrels and bring the classic arcade challenge to life.

• 21-Barrel Circulation System: The clever mechanism circulates 21 barrels in a continuous loop, allowing repeated rounds of arcade-inspired action.

• Authentic Level Details: Re-create the original game’s scaffolding, ladders, platforms, hammer details, and barrel-filled obstacles.

• Retro Display Appeal: With its colorful arcade-inspired styling and mechanical features, this model makes an eye-catching centerpiece for a game room, office, hobby room, or collector’s shelf.

• A Rewarding Adult Building Project: Enjoy a detailed construction experience that combines creative building with a playful working mechanism.

• Digital Building Support: Use the LEGO Builder app to follow step-by-step instructions, zoom in, rotate the model in 3D, and track your building progress.

Itemized List of Contents

The LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set includes the building elements and components needed to create the interactive arcade display:

1. 1,367 LEGO building pieces for constructing the arcade-inspired model and its mechanical functions.

2. Donkey Kong character depiction positioned above the game level.

3. Jumpman character depiction for recreating the player’s barrel-dodging adventure.

4. Lady character depiction inspired by the original arcade game.

5. Buildable arcade-style cabinet and display structure with colorful retro-inspired detailing.

6. Scaffolding and platform sections representing the game’s distinctive level layout.

7. Ladder details that help recreate the classic climbing challenges.

8. Hammer detail inspired by the iconic power-up from the original game.

9. 21 barrel elements used with the circulating barrel mechanism.

10. Barrel-release lever that sends barrels into the game level one at a time.

11. Joystick control for moving Jumpman across the level.

12. Jump button mechanism for making Jumpman leap over barrels.

13. Internal barrel-circulation mechanism designed to keep the barrels moving through a continuous loop.

14. Decorative arcade details that help capture the appearance and atmosphere of the original game.

15. Building instructions, with additional interactive 3D building guidance available through the LEGO Builder app.

This itemized list highlights the principal characters, structural elements, and interactive features. It is not a complete inventory of every individual LEGO element.

Product Specifications

• Product Name: LEGO® Super Mario™ Donkey Kong™ Arcade

• LEGO Set Number: 72051

• Theme: LEGO Super Mario

• Recommended Age: 18+

• Piece Count: 1,367

• Character Depictions: Donkey Kong, Jumpman, and Lady

• Special Features: Barrel-release lever, joystick, jump button, and circulating barrel mechanism

• Number of Barrels: 21

• Approximate Finished Dimensions: Over 15.5 inches (39 cm) high, 10.5 inches (27 cm) wide, and 5.5 inches (15 cm) deep

• Building Support: Printed instructions and LEGO Builder app compatibility

• Batteries Required: No

The Perfect Gift for Retro Gaming Enthusiasts

Looking for a memorable gift for a LEGO collector or classic video game fan? LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade combines the fun of hands-on building with the nostalgia of a legendary arcade experience. Its interactive mechanics make it especially appealing to builders who appreciate models that do more than look great on display.

Whether showcased in a gaming room, added to a video game collection, or enjoyed as a satisfying adult building project, this set celebrates the creativity and excitement of classic arcade gaming in true LEGO style.

Bring the classic arcade challenge home with LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade from Lee’s Toy & Hobby!