The highly anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong, is finally launching on September 4 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC. That`s next Thursday, so the wait is almost over! In the meantime, you can make the final days leading up to the release more enjoyable, or simply express your love for the series, with these unofficial, yet highly-rated, Hollow Knight building sets, available on Amazon for under $20.
While this 329-piece set is not an official Hollow Knight product and therefore lacks official branding, it perfectly captures the game`s essence. It allows you to build a charming 5-inch figure of the Knight with his iconic Nail sword, a bench for him to sit on, and a 10-inch streetlamp that actually lights up.
The set is manufactured by BuildingBoat, one of many Lego-alternative building block companies. It`s worth noting that the instructions might not be the clearest, but given the kit`s small size, this should not pose a significant challenge. This building set is available on Amazon for $16.
For those seeking a slightly larger kit, there`s an almost identical Knight set from another Lego-alternative brand, Mavo Brix. This 370-piece version includes all the same elements as the BuildingBoat set, but scaled up a bit: a 6.3-inch Hollow Knight figure, a 5-inch-wide bench, and a 10.6-inch light-up streetlamp. This set costs $18 on Amazon.
Unofficial video game building kits like these are surprisingly common nowadays. In fact, even before Lego launched its first official The Legend of Zelda display last year, many other brands released their own unlicensed Zelda-inspired sets. Similar to the Hollow Knight sets, these Zelda kits do not feature official branding or trademarked iconography. However, they look very authentic—and are also significantly more affordable than official Lego sets.
Notable options include the 1,764-piece Hyrule Horse Station Building Model Kit, which recreates the stables found in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This display model, measuring 12.75 inches tall and 12.28 inches wide, boasts intricate details like interior rooms with furniture, chests containing food and other items, and even a floating Korok. Also available is the Link & Zonai Device Dispenser play set, allowing you to build a functional version of the Zonai Dispenser shrine from Tears of the Kingdom, complete with a blocky 3-inch Link figure. Additionally, you can get an 800-piece set featuring five buildable Korok figures for $27 (originally $30) by redeeming a coupon on Amazon`s listing.
For fans seeking highly poseable Link figures, several kits are available, each based on a different iteration of Nintendo`s iconic hero. These include a 5.1-inch Link from Breath of the Wild, a 6.4-inch Link wearing Majora`s Mask, and a 3-in-1 kit that allows you to build either Link from Ocarina of Time, Link piloting a Zonai contraption, or a robot.
Meanwhile, if you prefer sets that evoke the classic Zelda atmosphere, consider `The Adventure of Z Master: 3-in-1 Link Building Kit.` This 12,000-piece set includes a buildable Link figure based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, along with a Tektite enemy and equipment inspired by the Master Sword and Hylian Shield. It`s available on Amazon for $22.79, a slight discount from its usual $24 price.
Of course, for official products, you can also acquire Lego`s official The Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set for $300 on Amazon. This 2,500-piece set allows you to build either the Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time version of the Great Deku Tree. It also includes minifigures for Princess Zelda and three versions of Link.
Below is a list of additional Zelda-themed building kits available on Amazon.
Zelda Building Kits
- Lego The Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set (2,500 pieces) — $300
- The Adventure of Z Master: 4-in-1 Link Building Set (1,200 pieces) — $22.79 ($24)
- Breath of the Wild Link Action Figure (490 pieces) — $30
- Horse Station Building Model Kit (1,764 pieces) — $66.48 (
$70) - Koroks 5-in-1 Building Set (888 pieces) — $27 with coupon code (
$30) - Link Zonai Device Dispenser Building Set (494 pieces) — $23.73
- Majora`s Mask Link Figure Set (407 pieces) — $16.13
- Master Swords: 3-in-1 Link Figure Set (850 pieces) — $27
- The Master Sword Building Kit with Link Figure (560 pieces) — $30
- The Master Sword Glowing Building Block Set (498 pieces) — $30
- Sword Building Toys: Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Link Figurines Set (614 pieces) — $20 (
$26)