We at NerdLeaks are following a fresh round of bricks-and-banana drama: Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO set imagery has allegedly surfaced ahead of any official reveal, and pieces of the story are reportedly already showing up in retail.
What Was Reported
Per Nintendo Life, the story began when the Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO set leaked online earlier this month. In an update, the first official images have been revealed ahead of schedule, offering another look at the box, set details, and a series of what are described as official Lego screenshots showing the entire build and play features.
Nintendo Life reports that the images originally appeared on the UK retailer Argos and have now been removed, with a copy shared via the Legoleak subreddit. Separately, a Reddit user reportedly found this set in their local Target, with photos of that discovery shared via the Lego News and Rumours subreddit.
Details pulled from the surfaced listings claim the model contains 1,367 pieces and is expected to be priced at around £149.99 (or the regional equivalent). According to Nintendo Life, what remains missing is an official announcement from Lego (and Nintendo).
The Source & Credibility
We’re taking the available evidence seriously but cautiously. The chain of discovery, as laid out by Nintendo Life, moves from an initial leak to product images that allegedly came from Argos, before being picked up on fan communities such as the Legoleak subreddit and the Lego News and Rumours subreddit. A Reddit user’s claim of finding the set in a Target store adds a retail sighting to the picture.
That said, each link in the chain is secondhand: screenshots and retailer listings can be authentic or premature, and in some cases content is removed quickly — as was the case with the Argos material described by Nintendo Life. Take this with a pinch of salt: these signals are compelling but not definitive, and Nintendo Life’s reporting frames several elements as having been revealed “ahead of schedule” or “reported” rather than confirmed by Lego or Nintendo.
What It Could Mean
If true, the surfaced imagery and listings would represent an unusually detailed early peek at a high-profile licensed LEGO set. The presence of what Nintendo Life describes as official Lego screenshots showing the entire build and play features suggests the leaked material may have come from retailer assets or internal product pages that weren’t meant to be public yet.
Retail sightings — the alleged Target discovery — would imply shipments are already in physical channels, something collectors and fans keep a close eye on. Meanwhile, the reported piece count of 1,367 pieces and price expectation of around £149.99 (regional equivalent) indicate a sizeable set aimed at adults or serious hobbyists, though Nintendo Life does not offer commentary on target age rating or intended audience.
Importantly, Nintendo Life notes that what’s left is an official announcement from Lego (and Nintendo). In other words, the product’s official status, final pricing, and any additional context remain pending until either company confirms details.
Why This Matters
For collectors, Lego fans, and Nintendo enthusiasts, an authentic Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO set with the claimed part count and pricing would be notable: it would expand Lego’s lineup of licensed, display-focused builds and be an early example of a high-profile Nintendo-licensed set making its way into stores prior to formal confirmation.
From a broader retail perspective, the alleged Argos listing and reported Target sighting are reminders of how quickly product imagery and stock information can leak in the modern marketplace. Per Nintendo Life, the current state of play is a mix of leaked assets, community-sourced photos, and a still-missing official word from Lego and Nintendo.
We’re keeping an eye on this one. Take the current reports with a grain of salt, but if the claims highlighted by Nintendo Life are accurate, there’s a substantial LEGO build about to join the ranks of licensed video game sets — and it may already be turning up on store shelves.
