Link is getting a brick-built ride into The Legend of Zelda’s 40th-anniversary celebration. Nintendo has revealed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona, a 1,750-piece LEGO set planned for spring 2027. The newly shown model is positioned as a collectible display piece for adults, putting the Hero of Time and his famously dependable horse at the center of a substantial build rather than turning Hyrule into another compact playset.

The reveal arrived during Nintendo’s 40th-anniversary presentation for The Legend of Zelda, which also outlined festivities and merchandise extending through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. A precise launch date has not been shared, and neither Nintendo nor LEGO has announced a price. Those two missing details are particularly relevant for collectors, because this is not a small impulse-build situation. At 1,750 pieces, Link and Epona sit comfortably in the range where shelf space, patience, and an honest discussion with one’s wallet may all be required.

An Ocarina of Time pairing made for display

The set draws specifically from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the Nintendo 64 classic whose Link-and-Epona imagery remains one of the most recognizable visual pairings in the entire series. Epona is more than transportation in the game: she is the companion tied to Hyrule Field, Lon Lon Ranch, mounted movement, and the memorable use of Epona’s Song. A model centered on the character and her horse therefore makes sense as an anniversary collectible, especially for fans whose Zelda memories begin with that era.

Nintendo’s description matters here. Calling it a collectible display model for adults signals an emphasis on the finished object as much as, or perhaps more than, its role during construction. LEGO has built many large, licensed sets around that premise: detailed models intended to be assembled carefully and then displayed as fandom statements. The Link & Epona build seems designed to occupy that same territory, with the duo presented as the main attraction instead of as minifigures inside a broader Hyrule scene.

There is still plenty Nintendo has not detailed. The announcement confirms the theme, piece count, adult-display positioning, and spring 2027 window, but it does not yet establish the final retail price or exact release day. It also leaves collectors waiting for a complete accounting of build features, dimensions, packaging details, and whether additional figures or accessories will be included. Until official product information fills those gaps, those are questions rather than clues hidden somewhere in a treasure chest.

Where the 1,750-piece count fits in Zelda LEGO

Two prior LEGO releases offer useful context for the scale of this upcoming set, though not a guaranteed answer to its price. Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle contains 1,003 pieces and carries a $129.99 price. That set includes Link and Zelda minifigures along with a full-size Ganon build. At the other end of the current Zelda LEGO spectrum is the 2-in-1 Great Deku Tree, a 2,500-piece set priced at $299.99.

With 1,750 pieces, Link & Epona lands between those releases in raw piece count. It is reasonable to recognize it as a larger project than The Final Battle and a smaller one than Great Deku Tree. It is not possible, however, to convert that middle position into a confirmed price. Licensed sets can vary significantly based on elements, specialized parts, build complexity, packaging, and how a product is positioned. A horse-and-rider statue can have a very different construction profile from a large tree model or a battle scene, even before the Triforce branding enters the conversation.

The sensible takeaway is simply that this will likely be a major entry in the Zelda LEGO line rather than a small companion product. Fans considering a 2027 collecting budget have a piece count and two official comparison points, but they should avoid treating any estimate as an announced retail figure. For now, the price remains unconfirmed.

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A celebration that reaches beyond one set

Link & Epona are part of a wider anniversary effort rather than a standalone surprise. Nintendo has indicated that Zelda-related events, merchandise, and other celebrations will continue across late 2026 and part of 2027. That timing makes the spring release window feel deliberate: the set will arrive after the 40th anniversary begins, helping carry the campaign into its following year.

For Ocarina of Time followers, the build also arrives at a moment when attention around the 1998 game is especially active. Nintendo’s broader plans include an Ocarina of Time remake, currently set for November 5; our coverage of the Ocarina of Time remake’s November 5 release date outlines where it lands on an unusually crowded calendar. The remake and the Link & Epona display model are distinct products with different audiences, of course, but both put an enduring Nintendo 64 chapter back in the spotlight.

That is important context for a collectible based on this particular incarnation of Link. Ocarina of Time has long supplied iconic material for figures, art, music, and memorabilia, and its imagery continues to carry a strong nostalgic pull. A large LEGO recreation of Link riding Epona leans into the part of Zelda history that is instantly legible even outside a screen: green-clad hero, loyal horse, wide-open adventure. It is visual shorthand for Hyrule, rendered in the universal language of “please do not knock this off the shelf.”

What collectors should watch for next

With the window set for spring 2027, the practical next step is waiting for the remaining official product details. The most consequential updates will be the exact launch date and suggested retail price, followed by a full look at the completed model. Photos can clarify its intended display footprint, pose, base treatment, and the level of detail given to Link, Epona, and any environmental elements. They can also help collectors decide whether the model fits alongside the Great Deku Tree and The Final Battle or functions better as a single centerpiece.

It will also be worth distinguishing confirmed information from assumptions that can spread quickly around high-profile licensed releases. At present, the confirmed core is straightforward:

  • The set is called The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona.
  • It is inspired by Ocarina of Time.
  • It contains 1,750 pieces.
  • It is described as a collectible display model for adults.
  • Its expected release period is spring 2027.
  • Its retail price and specific release date have not been announced.

That gives the set a solid foundation while leaving the details that collectors usually obsess over—sometimes with the focus of a player aiming at a Poe in the Forest Temple—for later. The wait may be long, but the timing is fitting. Zelda’s anniversary festivities are built to span more than a single day, and Link & Epona are now one of the biggest brick-built reasons to keep an eye on 2027.