LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Set Available On New Year’s Day

LEGO and Sega are teaming up for a New Year’s release of the LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set. The build is a take on some iconic stage pieces from the speedster’s first outing, complete with a Sonic minifig and a devious Dr. Eggman.

This 2D-inspired LEGO set will be available for you to construct in the first quarter of next year. It features modular elements that can be connected or rearranged to create fun mashingups. 

LEGO has compiled a complete list of all features.

• 5 minifigures including Sonic’s new version, Dr. Eggman and Dr. Motobug.
• Ten ring boxes
• Modular construction, that can be connected to other architecture sets
• Interactive elements and easter eggs such as the:
  – A Technic lever on the spring module to launch Sonic and his friends into the air
  – Sit Dr. Eggman inside the Egg Robot
  – Just like in the game – get a gem reward as you build the set
  – Super speed and shield TV screens also included

These gem rewards come in the form of colorful Chaos Emeralds that you can find and place on a pedestal.

LEGO fans design these LEGO Ideas sets and this Sonic-themed kit was submitted by Viv Granell, described as a LEGO superfan based out of the UK. After submission, Ideas are voted on by the public, and those who get a total of 10,000 votes are considered by LEGO to be released as a real set. Granell and Sonic fan were both happy that the set made it to LEGO in time for their 30th anniversary. 

This LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set will be available for purchase through LEGO’s website on January 1, 2022, and will cost $69.99. 

How do you feel about this Sonic LEGO set. Do you think it does justice to Green Hill Zone Which other levels do you wish to see in brick? Comment below!