LEGO PlayStation Set Recreates Original Console With Gran Turismo and Ape Escape Dioramas
This set turns a console known for its disc-based library into a display piece with 1990s game references, targeting adult collectors rather than children given the 18 and over age rating and the 27,980 yen price point.
Key Facts
- The LEGO PlayStation set uses 1,911 pieces and recreates the first-generation console and controller.
- General sales for the LEGO PlayStation begin October 4, 2026, priced at 27,980 yen including tax.
- LEGO Insiders members can purchase the set early starting October 1, 2026.
- The completed LEGO PlayStation measures approximately 6 cm high by 26 cm wide by 19 cm deep.
- The set includes two dioramas based on Gran Turismo from 1997 and Ape Escape from 1999.
Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, Dengeki Hobby Web, Game Spark, Inside.
LEGO Japan announced on September 3, 2026 that general sales of the LEGO PlayStation begin October 4. The set recreates the first-generation PlayStation's gray body silhouette and controller using 1,911 LEGO pieces. When complete, it measures approximately 6 cm high by 26 cm wide by 19 cm deep, nearly the size of the actual console. The controller connects to the main unit, and the Open and Power buttons are functional and can be pressed. The central gimmick is a diorama revealed when the console opens. Two scenes are available: a miniature course from the 1997 racing game Gran Turismo and a scene from the 1999 game Ape Escape, complete with the red and blue monkey helmets. These dioramas store inside the console or can be removed for separate display. The set is priced at 27,980 yen including tax and is recommended for ages 18 and up. LEGO Insiders members can purchase early starting October 1. Retail locations include the official LEGO online store, LEGO stores nationwide, the Benelic LEGO Store Rakuten Market shop, and LEGOLAND Japan Resort locations.
The set is part of the LEGO Adults line, which the company pitches at builders who want to express their hobbies and interests through bricks. Sony Interactive Entertainment licensed the original PlayStation design for the collaboration.
The "Open" button action recreates the disc tray of the original console, and the diorama that rises from inside is meant to evoke the moment of booting up a game. LEGO describes the reveal as a "hidden command" style gimmick.
- Gran Turismo scene: a miniature version of a course from the 1997 racing game, built to suggest the game's opening moments.
- Ape Escape scene: a moment from the 1999 action game that includes the red and blue monkey helmets worn by the game's Specter character and his minions.
Retail coverage differs slightly on where the set will be sold. Most outlets list the official LEGO online store, LEGO stores nationwide, the Benelic LEGO Store Rakuten Market shop, and LEGOLAND Japan Resort. Two reports, 4Gamer and Dengeki Hobby, also include LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka among the locations, with a note that some stores may not carry the product.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, and the packaging carries a copyright line dated 2026. The controller and main unit are separate builds that connect, and the finished console is sized close to the original hardware.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 初代PlayStationをレゴで再現。「レゴ PlayStation」，10月4日に一般販売開始。「Open」や「Power」のボタンも実際に押せる
- Dengeki Hobby Web 初代「PlayStation(R)」をレゴ(R)ブロックで再現！コンソールを開くと『グランツーリスモ』のミニチュアコースや『サルゲッチュ』のワンシーンも楽しめるレゴアイテムが登場！
- Game Spark 初代「PlayStation」をレゴブロックで忠実再現！コラボ商品が10月4日発売―内部から『グランツーリスモ』『サルゲッチュ』が現れる隠しギミックも
- Inside 初代「PlayStation」をレゴブロックで忠実再現！コラボ商品が10月4日発売―内部から『グランツーリスモ』『サルゲッチュ』が現れる隠しギミックも