Ethan Crossfield 
LEGO's growing retro-gaming lineup has turned classic hardware into display pieces packed with references for longtime players. The company's rumored PlayStation 1 set appears to follow that formula closely, as newly leaked images show a brick-built original console alongside apparent tributes to Gran Turismo and Ape Escape.
A new look at the rumored PlayStation set
The latest leak was shared on r/Legoleak on September 1 by Brick Tap, with the images reportedly obtained from an unnamed store. They remain unofficial, but they provide the clearest look yet at the set known as LEGO PlayStation 1 72306.
The model recreates the original PlayStation's gray design and includes several recognizable hardware details. The power, reset, and open buttons are represented on the front, while the console's side vents and a hinged lid are also present. A brick-built controller connects to the system through a short cable and a blocky controller port, preserving one of the most familiar parts of the original setup.
The reported package is expected to contain 1,911 pieces and cost around $160. Those details first appeared in an earlier leak, so they should still be treated as unconfirmed until LEGO makes an official announcement.
Gran Turismo and Ape Escape appear inside the console
The most notable feature is hidden inside the console rather than on its exterior. Two small game-inspired dioramas occupy the model's interior and can slide out from either side, making them easier to view. This design echoes the approach used in LEGO's Atari 2600 set, which also incorporated miniature recreations of game worlds.
The leaked images appear to identify the two PlayStation references as Gran Turismo and Ape Escape. Their logos are reportedly visible on the dioramas, giving the set a direct connection to two recognizable parts of the original PlayStation library. The images do not establish that the dioramas reproduce specific stages or scenes, so the references are best understood as franchise-themed displays rather than confirmed game recreations.
Release timing and the reported Astro Bot bonus
The PlayStation set has been rumored since March. The earliest reported information pointed to a price near $160, 1,911 pieces, and a December 2026 release window. The newest material instead suggests that October 1 may now be the more likely launch date, although the source does not confirm a year or an official schedule.
A separate detail repeated in the latest leak is a possible Astro Bot-inspired gift-with-purchase. The bonus is reportedly intended for customers who buy the LEGO PlayStation set through the LEGO Store. Its design and piece count have not been revealed, leaving the promotion's exact contents unclear.
For now, buyers should view the price, release timing, included dioramas, and bonus set as leaked information rather than finalized product specifications.
Key points
- The rumored LEGO PlayStation 1 set is listed as 72306 and reportedly contains 1,911 pieces.
- Leaked images show a console model with a hinged lid, front buttons, vents, and a connected controller.
- Interior dioramas appear to reference Gran Turismo and Ape Escape.
- An Astro Bot-inspired gift-with-purchase and an October 1 release are reportedly planned, but neither is confirmed.
Reported set details
| Item | Reported information |
|---|---|
| Set number | 72306 |
| Piece count | 1,911 |
| Price | Around $160 |
| Game references | Gran Turismo and Ape Escape |
| Possible release | October 1; year not confirmed |
| Possible bonus | Astro Bot-inspired gift-with-purchase |
Expert View
The leak suggests LEGO is continuing to treat classic gaming hardware as both a nostalgia product and a discovery piece for younger fans. A recognizable PlayStation shell can attract collectors, while the Gran Turismo and Ape Escape displays give the set stronger software ties than a simple console replica. If the reported Astro Bot promotion is accurate, it would also connect the retro PlayStation design to a current PlayStation character, creating a bridge between the platform's history and its modern identity. The main uncertainty is timing: until LEGO confirms the product, the reported price, release date, and included bonus remain subject to change.
