Ape Escape appears in the LEGO PlayStation set, product 72306, as one of two hidden dioramas inside the brick-built console. The set went on general sale on October 4, 2026 for 27,980 yen including tax.
Coverage of Ape Escape in these stories comes entirely through one product: the LEGO PlayStation set, product number 72306, which includes a diorama of a scene from the 1999 game Ape Escape. The set recreates the first-generation PlayStation in 1,911 LEGO pieces and measures roughly 6 by 26 by 19 centimeters. The Ape Escape scene, complete with the red and blue monkey helmets, is one of two dioramas revealed when the console opens. The other depicts a course from the 1997 racing game Gran Turismo.
The stories span two moments. LEGO Japan announced on September 3, 2026 that general sales would begin October 4. LEGO Insiders members could buy the set early starting October 1. By the October story, general sales had begun at 27,980 yen including tax, through the official LEGO online store, LEGO stores, the Benelic LEGO Store Rakuten Ichiba shop, Legoland Japan Resort, and the Legoland Discovery Center locations in Tokyo and Osaka.
The set is recommended for ages 18 and up. Its controller attaches to the body, and the Open and Power buttons can be pressed. The two dioramas store inside the console or can be removed for separate display. No other Ape Escape project, release, or development is mentioned in either story.
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Oct 4
LEGO Japan began general sales of the LEGO PlayStation set on October 4, 2026. The adult-oriented build recreates Sony's original PlayStation console, priced at 27,980 yen with tax included, using 1,911 LEGO pieces. The completed model is roughly the same size as the real console, measuring about 6 by 26 by 19 centimeters. Buyers can attach the brick-built controller to the body and press working Open and Power buttons. The set includes a diorama hidden inside the casing: a miniature Gran Turismo course from the 1997 game and a scene from Ape Escape, released in 1999, featuring the red and blue monkey helmets. The diorama pieces can be stored in the console or displayed separately. The set carries product number 72306 and is recommended for ages 18 and up. Sales run through the LEGO official online store, LEGO Stores, the Benelic LEGO Store Rakuten Ichiba shop, Legoland Japan Resort, and the Legoland Discovery Center locations in Tokyo and Osaka.
Sep 3
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.