If you thought Nintendo was done celebrating The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary, think again. The September 8, 2026 Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct dropped another seriously cool surprise for fans: LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona.
And yes, this is exactly what it sounds like — Link and his legendary horse Epona are getting the LEGO treatment.
The upcoming set is built around The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one of Nintendo’s most iconic adventures, and contains a hefty 1,750 pieces. More importantly, LEGO and Nintendo are positioning it as an adult collectible display model, rather than a traditional children’s playset.
The catch? A few of the details fans are probably most desperate to know are still missing.
Nintendo has confirmed the spring 2027 release window, but the exact launch date, official price, dimensions, preorder details and complete contents have not been announced yet.
So, here’s everything we actually know about the new LEGO Ocarina of Time Link & Epona set — and what remains completely up in the air.
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LEGO Ocarina of Time Link & Epona: Everything Confirmed
Let’s start with the facts Nintendo has officially revealed.
| Detail | Information |
| Set | LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona |
| Based on | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
| Piece count | 1,750 pieces |
| Target audience | Adults / collectors |
| Release window | Spring 2027 |
| Exact release date | Not announced |
| Price | Not announced |
| Manufacturer | LEGO |
| Nintendo collaboration | Yes |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| Main subjects | Link and Epona |
Nintendo specifically describes the product as a “1,750-piece collectible display model for adults.”
That wording matters.
This isn’t being presented primarily as a toy for younger players. Instead, LEGO and Nintendo are targeting Zelda fans and collectors who want a substantial display piece celebrating one of the franchise’s most recognizable adventures.
And at 1,750 pieces, this is definitely not a tiny shelf decoration.
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Link and Epona Ride Into LEGO Form
The centerpiece of the new set is, naturally, Link alongside Epona, his iconic horse from Ocarina of Time.
For longtime Zelda players, Epona is much more than just another creature from Hyrule. In the original game, Link can eventually ride her across Hyrule Field, dramatically changing how he travels through the world.
That makes Link and Epona a surprisingly perfect choice for the franchise’s 40th Anniversary LEGO collection.
The duo has become one of the most recognizable character-and-companion combinations in Zelda history, and a standalone display model can capture the identity of Ocarina of Time without needing to recreate an entire dungeon, castle or section of Hyrule.
However, there’s an important distinction between what Nintendo has shown and what it has officially detailed.
Nintendo has confirmed the model’s identity and its 1,750-piece count, but it has not published a complete technical specification for the finished build.
That means the exact dimensions, number of minifigures and complete accessory list remain unconfirmed.
Until LEGO publishes its official product listing, those details should not be treated as final.
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When Does the LEGO Link & Epona Set Release?
Here’s the good news: we at least have a release window.
LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona is scheduled for spring 2027.
That’s the only official timing Nintendo has provided so far.
No specific day or month has been announced.
Broadly speaking, spring 2027 means the set is expected sometime between roughly March and June 2027, although the exact timing remains subject to LEGO’s eventual product announcement.
So if you’re already preparing shelf space for Link and Epona, you’ve got some waiting to do.
For now, spring 2027 is the only officially confirmed release information.
How Much Will LEGO Link & Epona Cost?
And now we reach the question everyone wants answered:
How much is this 1,750-piece Zelda LEGO set going to cost?
Right now, nobody officially knows.
Nintendo has not announced the price.
That’s important because it would be easy to look at the piece count and start throwing around numbers. But piece count alone isn’t enough to determine LEGO’s final retail price.
The eventual MSRP can be affected by the model’s size, specialized LEGO elements, licensed-product costs, minifigures and the complexity of the build.
So while the existing Zelda LEGO collection gives us useful context, guesses such as $150, $200 or $250 are still just guesses.
There is currently no official basis for assigning Link & Epona a specific price.
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How the New Set Compares With Existing Zelda LEGO Releases
The easiest way to understand where Link & Epona could sit in the Zelda LEGO lineup is to look at the two existing major sets.
First up is Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle.
That set contains 1,003 pieces and is currently listed by LEGO at $129.99 USD in the United States. It’s an 18+ collectible model.
Then there’s the massive Great Deku Tree 2-in-1, which contains 2,500 pieces and is currently listed at $299.99 USD in the United States.
That puts the new Link & Epona model directly between them in terms of piece count:
- Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle: 1,003 pieces — $129.99
- Link & Epona: 1,750 pieces — price TBA
- Great Deku Tree 2-in-1: 2,500 pieces — $299.99
So, yes, a price somewhere between the existing products is conceivable.
But that’s all it is right now: a possibility.
Until LEGO announces the official MSRP, any specific Link & Epona price circulating online should be treated as unconfirmed speculation.
Where Link & Epona Fits Into the Zelda LEGO Collection
The Zelda LEGO lineup is still relatively small, but Nintendo and LEGO have already established an interesting pattern.
The collaboration began with the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1, which lets fans build the Great Deku Tree based on either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild.
That 2,500-piece adult set also includes multiple versions of Link and Princess Zelda, alongside smaller Zelda-themed builds.
LEGO then expanded the collection with Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle, a 1,003-piece model depicting Link, Zelda and Ganondorf during their climactic confrontation at the ruins of Ganon’s Castle.
That set also includes a large brick-built Ganon and a buildable Navi.
The Link & Epona set continues this approach.
Rather than trying to cram an entire Zelda game into one box, LEGO is focusing on specific iconic characters, moments and pieces of Zelda history.
And honestly, Link riding Epona is about as recognizable as an Ocarina of Time moment gets.
Why Link and Epona Are Perfect for Zelda’s 40th Anniversary
The choice of Link and Epona feels especially fitting for an Ocarina of Time celebration.
Epona isn’t simply a decorative animal in the original game. She represents one of Link’s most memorable relationships and one of the game’s biggest changes to how players experience Hyrule.
Once Link can ride Epona, crossing Hyrule Field becomes dramatically faster and more visually impressive.
The pair have also become one of the franchise’s most recognizable hero-and-companion combinations.
From a LEGO perspective, that makes them an excellent display subject.
You don’t need an enormous Hyrule Field build surrounding them for fans to immediately understand what they’re looking at. Link, Epona and the Ocarina of Time identity already do most of the work.
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The LEGO Set Arrives During a Massive Ocarina of Time Celebration
The timing of this announcement is no coincidence.
Nintendo is celebrating Ocarina of Time across multiple forms of media, with the LEGO set arriving alongside the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 remake.
The remake launches on November 5, 2026, and features completely overhauled visuals, voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, orchestral music and modernized camera and movement controls.
That means Nintendo is effectively turning Ocarina of Time into one of the major centerpieces of its 40th Anniversary celebration.
The wider campaign includes:
- A major Nintendo Switch 2 remake.
- New Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo.
- New physical ocarinas.
- The Link & Epona LEGO set.
- A special Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2.
- Zelda-themed accessories.
- Anniversary concerts.
- Additional Zelda merchandise and collaborations.
So the LEGO reveal isn’t some random side project.
It’s part of a much larger anniversary push surrounding one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises.
Existing Zelda LEGO Sets You Can Compare It With
If you’re trying to figure out what the new set’s scale might feel like, the current Zelda collection gives us two useful reference points.
Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle
The Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle is a 1,003-piece adult display model centered around the climactic confrontation with Ganon.
The set includes:
- Link
- Zelda
- Ganondorf
- Brick-built Ganon
- Navi
- Ganon’s Castle ruins
- Master Sword
- Megaton Hammer
- Hylian Shield
- Hidden Recovery Hearts
LEGO currently lists it at $129.99 USD in the United States and £99.99 in the United Kingdom.
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Great Deku Tree 2-in-1
The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 is significantly larger at 2,500 pieces.
As the name suggests, it can be built as either the Ocarina of Time version of the Great Deku Tree or the Breath of the Wild version.
The set also comes with additional smaller builds and characters, including:
- Link’s House
- Master Sword pedestal
- Navi
- Skulltulas
- Deku Babas
- Koroks
LEGO currently lists the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 at $299.99 USD in the United States.
That gives Zelda collectors a pretty clear scale comparison: Link & Epona’s 1,750 pieces put it comfortably between these two existing releases.
What We Still Don’t Know About Link & Epona
The reveal was exciting, but Nintendo definitely left some big questions unanswered.
Price: TBA
There is currently no official MSRP.
Any specific price estimate should therefore be treated as speculation.
Exact Release Date: TBA
Nintendo has only confirmed spring 2027.
There is no officially announced day or month yet.
Dimensions: TBA
Nintendo has not revealed the final height, width or depth of the completed model in its announcement.
Minifigures and Accessories: Not Fully Confirmed
The announcement confirms the Link & Epona model, but it does not provide a complete official breakdown of included minifigures or accessories.
Those details should be taken from LEGO’s eventual official product listing rather than assumptions based on early images or reports.
Preorders: Not Announced
There is currently no official preorder information in Nintendo’s announcement.
So claims that the set is already available for preorder — or that a particular retailer has received an official preorder allocation — should be treated cautiously unless the information comes directly from LEGO or an authorized retailer.
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Will There Be More Zelda LEGO Sets?
This is where things get interesting.
Nintendo’s announcement describes Link & Epona as one of several anniversary collaborations and initiatives continuing through 2026 and into 2027.
But Nintendo has not announced a complete future LEGO roadmap.
That means more Zelda LEGO sets are certainly plausible, especially if the existing collaboration continues to perform well, but there is currently no official confirmation of another specific LEGO Zelda set beyond Link & Epona.
So don’t treat rumors about future sets as confirmed announcements just yet.
LEGO Ocarina of Time Link & Epona: Quick Facts
Here’s the entire reveal at a glance:
- Name: LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona
- Based on: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Piece count: 1,750
- Target audience: Adults / collectors
- Release: Spring 2027
- Exact date: TBA
- Price: TBA
- Preorders: Not announced
- Main characters: Link and Epona
- Manufacturer: LEGO
- Announced by: Nintendo during the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
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The Bottom Line
The LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona set is shaping up to be one of the major collectible pieces of Nintendo’s 40th Anniversary celebration.
With 1,750 pieces, it sits comfortably above the 1,003-piece Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle while remaining smaller than the massive 2,500-piece Great Deku Tree 2-in-1.
Nintendo has also made the target audience crystal clear: this is a collectible display model for adults, aimed heavily at Zelda and LEGO collectors rather than being primarily designed as a children’s playset.
The biggest mystery right now is the price.
The existing Zelda LEGO lineup gives us useful comparisons, but there is still no official Link & Epona MSRP. So if you see an exact price being presented as fact before LEGO publishes its product listing, take it with a grain of salt.
The same goes for the exact release date, dimensions, complete contents and preorder availability.
What we do know is enough to get Zelda fans excited.
Ocarina of Time returns on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, while the 1,750-piece Link & Epona LEGO set arrives in spring 2027.
And if you’re a longtime Zelda player, seeing Link and Epona recreated as a major adult LEGO display model is a pretty fitting way to keep the 40th Anniversary celebration rolling.
Disclaimer
The Link & Epona LEGO set’s price, exact release date, dimensions, preorder information and complete contents have not yet been officially announced. These details should be updated once LEGO publishes its final product listing.
Official sources
- Nintendo — The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration
- LEGO — The Legend of Zelda collection
- LEGO — Great Deku Tree 2-in-1
- LEGO — Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle
- Nintendo — Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2
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