Lego Unveils New Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Set

Lego has unveiled the new Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set, a detailed Lego brick representation of one of the most iconic video game levels ever. 

Conceived by 24-year-old, UK based Lego superfan Viv Grannell, through the Lego Ideas platform, this new analogue version of the Green Hill Zone gives fans the chance to build and display a piece of gaming history.  

Sonic the Hedgehog blasted onto the screens of gamers worldwide in 1991, racing to grab gold rings as he ran through the first level of the game — the now-iconic Green Hill Zone — a bright-green landscape with a look inspired by the California hills. 

Lots of details and easter eggs have been incorporated into 1,125-piece set including five minifigures – an updated version of Sonic, Crabmeat, Moto Bug, Dr. Eggman and the Phantom Ruby.  

Also included are 10 boxes of golden-coloured Rings and a Technic lever to spring Sonic and friends into the air. And just like in the game, you can earn a gem reward as you build the set! 

Lego designer Sam Johnson anyone who has enjoyed video games on any level in the last 30 years, knows and loves Sonic. 

“We have designed this set to be just as colourful and fun as the in-game version of The Green Hill Zone, then filled it with lots of easter eggs and even prizes to help fans enjoy some of their most beloved gaming icons in a brand-new way.” 

The Lego Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set is available from 1 January 2022 via Lego Stores