Review: 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 from LEGO® The Legend of Zelda™

Hey! Listen! The LEGO® Great Deku Tree is a brand new set based on the beloved Nintendo video game series, The Legend of Zelda™. As the 2-in-1 name suggests, the parts in this set can build one of two trees: the Deku tree as it appears in the original Ocarina of Time game or the more recent Breath of the Wild. There's a lot to explore including new moulds, recolours, and exclusive figures. Let's go!

Page contents

• New moulds
• Recolours
• New prints
• Rare elements
• Minifigures
• Brick-built characters
• Side builds
• Deku Tree Stump
• Breath of the Wild Deku Tree
• Ocarina of Time Deku Tree
• Closing thoughts

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77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1

• Price: US$299.99/ £259.99/ 299.99€/ AU$449.99
• Pieces: 2500
• Release date: 1 September 2024, pre-order available now

LEGO Zelda 77092 Great Deku Tree on LEGO.com

 

The elements

New moulds

It's dangerous to go alone! Take these 3 new moulds, which will surely delight Zelda fans:

• Hylian Shield (6496718)
• Master Sword in Satin/Opal Trans-Light Blue and Dark Purple (6469635)
• Ocarina in Blue (6503895)

The unique new shield element is moulded in flat silver and features a vertical handle on the back.

The legendary sword has been forged with a dark purple hilt and an opalescent light blue blade. The pommel features an open stud.

And they look excellent in action! Unfortunately, there are no chickens included in the set.

The Ocarina Of Time is a new mould cast in blue. The mouthpiece is just a little narrower than a bar, so a minifigure can't hold it there. The reverse is hollowed out and has an anti-stud: the element's only connection point.

Recolours

The set features 11 recoloured elements. 

Let's look at them more closely. First of all, elements new in dark tan:

• 4x Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end (6490610 | 25214)
• 6x Brick Round Corner 5 x 5 x 1 with Bottom Cut Outs [No Studs Flat Top][1/4 Arch] (6502627 | 76795)
• 1x Brick Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1 Quarter Circle (6490612 | 76797)
• 5x Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni (6490609 | 27507)

Some curvy elements get recoloured in olive green:

• 2x Brick Round 2 x 2 D. Tube with 45° Elbow and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at Each End [LONG] (6483808 | 5489)
• 6x Slope Curved 3 x 2 with Stud Notch Left (6490611 | 80177)
• 6x Slope Curved 3 x 2 with Stud Notch Right (6490608 | 80178)
• 5x Windscreen 6 x 10 x 4 Curved (6490614 | 18729)

Some warm browns and oranges:

• 2x Butcher’s hat in Reddish Brown (6490617 | 98381)
• 3x Brick Round 1.5 x 1.5 Dome Top [Plain] in Bright Light Orange (6504671 | 20952)

Finally, a splash of colour with these new elements in pastels:

• 64x Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves in Light Nougat (6490613 | 32607)
• 7x Plant, Flower with 5 Pointed Petals and Pin in Aqua (6500671 | 18853)

New prints

77092 Great Deku Tree really feels like something special. Notably there is no sticker sheet. 

Instead, we are treated to a host of printed elements, 12 in total.

First up, 2 shields get new decorations:

• 1x Minifig Shield Triangular with print in Reddish Brown (6496714 | 3846pr)
• 1x Minifig Shield Round Bowed with print in Light Bluish Gray (6496721 | 75902pr)

Next up, some printed tiles in various sizes:

• 1x Tile 2 x 3 with new print in Reddish Brown (6497090 | 26603pr)
• 1x Tile 2 x 2 with print in Dark Bluish Gray (6484945 | 3068pr)
• 1x Tile 1 x 2 with print in Dark Brown (6496719 | 3069pr)

These printed tiles will be used to build three Korok characters:

• 1x (+1 spare) Tile 1 x 1 Heart with Korok print in Pearl Gold (6496717 | 39739pr)
• 1x (+1 spare) Tile 1 x 1 Heart with Korok print in Green (6496723 | 39739pr)
• 1x Tile Round 1 x 2 with Korok print in Medium Nougat (6496724 | 1126pr)

Let's round things off with elements used to build some more brick-built characters:

• 1x Brick Round 4 x 4 Dome Top with Round 2 x 2 Recessed, 4 Studs with print in Tan (6496720 | 79850pr)
• 1x Tile Round 3 x 3 with print in White (6496716 | 67095pr)
• 2x Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] with print in Trans-Clear (6496715 | 4740pr)

Rare elements

As usual, we classify rare elements as those appearing in 3 other sets or fewer.

The following appear in just 1 other set:

• 1 x Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 in Earth Green/ Dark Green (6507841 | 5058) also in 42638 Castle Bed and Breakfast
• 47 x Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 in Dark Green/ Green (6507840 | 5058) also in 42631-1 Adventure Camp Tree House
• 1 x Weapon Slingshot with Dark Tan Band Print in Dark Brown (6415215) also in 71037 CMF Newspaper Kid
• 3 x Plate Round 1 x 2 Half Circle with Stud (Jumper) in Bright Bluish Green/ Dark Turquoise (6476747 | 1745) also in 80112 Auspicious Dragon
• 2 x Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted in Dark Green/ Green (6493342 | 99207) also in 76925-1 Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car & AMR23
• 8 x 14716 Brick 1 x 1 x 3 in Olive Green (6473440 | 14716) also in 10326 Natural History Museum
• 1 x Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted in Dark Green/ Green (6505133 | 24201) also in 76925-1 Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car & AMR23
• 1 x Minifig Head Plain [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] in Bright Green (6454720 | 28621) also in 45823-1 MASTERPIECE Challenge Set 
• 1 x Minifig Head Plain [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] in Earth Blue/ Dark Blue (6454726 | 28621) also in 76288 Iron Man & Iron Legion vs. Hydra Soldier
• 2 x Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Right, Smooth Inner Walls in Reddish Brown (6501129 | 5711) also in 76440 Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival

The following appear in 2 other sets:

• 6 x 3002 Brick 2 x 3 in Olive Green (6473444 | 3002)
• 3x 4697b Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] in Reddish Orange (6486091 | 4697)
• 6 x 67361 Animal / Creature Body Part, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section, Large in Olive Green (6351429 | 67361)

These appear in 3 other sets:

• 4 x 2445 Plate 2 x 12 in Bright Bluish Green/ Dark Turquoise (6453950 | 2445)
• 1 x 2639 Plate 4 x 4 Corner in Reddish Brown (6397609 | 2639)
• 1 x 5630 Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Round Clips] in Reddish Brown (6509834 | 5630)
• 32 x 25269 Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter in Olive Green (6454942 | 25269)
• 2 x 22484 Bar 2L with Towball in Bright Orange/ Orange (6373074 | 67692)
• 2x 32606 Plant, Flower, Minifig Accessory with 7 Thick Petals and Pin in Bright Green (6471730 | 32606)
• 2 x 68013 Brick Round, Half 1 x 2 in Reddish Brown (6478179 | 68013)

Minifigures

A Legend of Zelda LEGO set is a dream come true for many fans. With more new moulds and dual-moulded torsos and legs adorned with new prints, these minifigures do not disappoint.

Young Link

The Young Link minifigure contains 4 new elements, including a new hairpiece mould and a recoloured skirt element: 

• Hat in Bright Green (6475262)
• Head with new print in Light Nougat (6484935 | 28621pr)
• Torso with new print in Bright Green (6497089 | 973pr)
• Minifig Hipwear Skirt Short, Angular in Bright Green (6490615 | 65753)

The legs are a rare part, having only appeared in 1 other set, 43217 'Up' House.

• 1 x Leg Short with Light Nougat Stripe Pattern in Reddish Brown (6444245 | 16709) 

Link is probably delighted by all the new elements found in this set.

Adult Link

The adult version of Link shares the same new hairpiece mould as his younger self, while the rest of his body comprises all-new prints:

• Hat in Bright Green (6475262)
• Head with new print in Light Nougat (6484937 | 28621pr)
• Torso with new print in Bright Green (6498258 | 973pr)
• Legs with new print in Bright Green (6510508 | 970pr)

Breath of the Wild Link

This version of Link has the same head printing as the Adult Link above but features a new hair piece, in a surprising colour:

• Wig in Pearl Gold (6475255) – new mould
• Head with new print in Light Nougat (6484937 | 28621pr)
• Torso with new print in Medium Azure (6498542 | 973pr)
• Legs with new print in Medium Azure (6484941 | 970pr)

I love the printing on all these figures but the graphic designers have captured the trademark 'Hyaa!' face perfectly.

Zelda

Finally, Zelda appears with a new hairpiece and unique face, torso, and leg prints:

• Wig in Bright Light Orange (6475258)
• Head with new print in Light Nougat (6484942 | 28621pr)
• Torso with new print in Medium Azure (6498548 | 973pr)
• Legs with new print in Black (6484944 | 970pr)

The build

Brick-built characters

As well as the 4 exclusive minifigures, the set includes a host of brick-built characters to accompany the build. All of these characters can be built at the same time, regardless of which tree you choose to build.

Navi/ Fairy

Link's companion from Ocarina of Time, Navi is represented by a printed transparent-clear 2x2 dish. The central 1x1 tile can be swapped out to represent her different appearances and functions in the game: default blue, yellow for targeting an enemy, and green when a secret is nearby. A pink tile is also included to represent a generic fairy from Breath of the Wild. 

I like the approach of representing the character in this way, but the print is lost on such a small element. I wonder if this lovely print might be better appreciated on a 3x3 dish. 

Hestu and Koroks

The brick-built Hestu is a wonderful recreation of the musical character from Breath of the Wild. I love the use of the 1x2 plate with bar (4623) which doubles up as his nose and as an attachment point for his leafy beard. A 1x1 plate hidden in each maraca means that they'll rattle when he's moved about. A nice touch!

The Koroks are super-simple little builds, comprised of just a few elements. The new printed tiles go a long to way to give them some character.

Deku Babas, Deku Sprout, and Skulltula

Two Deku Babas occupy the base of the Ocarina of Time tree. Their jaws snap thanks to the clips and bars used to build their heads, and Mixels joints at their bases lend them a little extra posability.

The Deku Sprout is a recurring character in the Zelda series but appears in this set on the base of the Ocarina of Time Deku Tree. The printed 4x4 dome forms his head, and like Hestu, his body is built around a core of two 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 Bricks with studs on three sides (67329).

The Skulltula is an enemy that appears in many Zelda games but accompanies the Ocarina of Time tree in this set. Its skull like abdomen uses the new 3x3 round printed tile.

Side builds

Regardless of which tree you wish to build, the set includes parts for two side builds: Young Link’s treehouse from Ocarina of Time, and a pedestal in which to place the Master Sword to accompany the Breath of the Wild Deku Tree. 

Link’s Kokiri forest abode looks very neat thanks to a few clever building tricks.

The very cylindrical-looking tree trunk is based on an octagon with its sides smoothed off by curved slopes. A pair of inkwell elements (20482) keeps the diagonal walls in the correct position.

Atop the trunk is a modestly furnished room with a very simple bed and a nice looking brick-built curtain.

The trunk hides a box of treasures: brick built items from Link’s Ocarina of Time adventure. Players of the game will recognize health and stamina potions, a bomb, and a hookshot.

The geometry of the Master Sword pedestal looks quite impressive but is overall quite simple in its construction.

The central triangular dais is a sideways build featuring a narrow slot to house the Master Sword. Jumper plates create a half-plate offset and are paired with a panel to create this little trick.

A larger triangle with hinge plates at each corner surrounds the central triangular platform.

Deku Tree Stump 

There is nothing too complex about the base for the Deku Tree. The build is mostly studs-up with a few spots of SNOT to build up the bark. The real fun comes later when it comes to completing the two characterful trees.

One stand-out technique is the use of A-plates (15706) to install the new olive green windscreens at a 45º angle. The way these nestle into the model is quite satisfying, with a smooth transition into the surrounding brickwork.

Breath of the Wild Deku Tree

With a well-sculpted face and a magnificent crown of pink blossom, this completed tree is an impressive sight. 

A lot of the recoloured elements in the set are dedicated to building the face but the highlight are the new reddish brown butchers' hats used as eyes.

A combination of hinges and Technic elements create all the angles here. The connection for the nose is particularly interesting, with Technic connectors attaching the 4x4 round plate at a 45º angle.

Not just a pretty face, the head also hides a mechanism that animates the lower jaw and eyebrows.

The mechanism features a fair amount of Technic elements and is operated by a switch on the back of the model. 

Around the back of the model, the ground floor represents a location from the game called Great Deku Tree's Navel. This condensed version includes a cooking pot, a bed, and a Korok selling a variety of mushrooms.

Up in the branches, the pink foliage encircling the Deku's head gets a bit repetitive to assemble. However, the forehead itself is a more interesting assembly featuring 2 A-plates to achieve the angles and plenty of brackets to attach the bark.

Removing the olive green windscreens on each side of the tree reveals a couple of Easter eggs from the game. On the left is a holder for the Sheikah Slate, which we got as a printed tile and on the right, the remote bomb rune, an unlockable ability in the game.

Ocarina of Time Deku Tree

The big blocky polygons that created the character in the original 1998 game translate very well in to LEGO bricks. The facial features on this tree are sharp and angular compared to the softer and more curvy shapes found in the Breath of the Wild version. Computer game graphics have improved considerably over the last 30 years! 

It's impressive how different these two trees look despite sharing the same base structure.

There are two interactive features hidden in this version of the model. First, just like the game, where the Deku Tree provides access to the first dungeon, the mouth of the LEGO Deku Tree opens and shuts. 

But watch out! The second play feature drops the Skulltula from above! 

The Easter eggs hidden in this build include the Fairy Bow accompanied by three round tiles depicting the three types of arrows it can shoot: fire, ice, and light, and a statue showing the first three notes to play Saria's Song on your new ocarina.

With the massive roots from the other build recycled into the model, the base seems comparatively plain and flat. It hides one fun detail in the brick built Gossip Stone to the right of the tree.

Closing thoughts

Overall I had a lot of fun with this set. The characters are beautifully realized in minifigure form, the new moulds look great, and building the set was generally an enjoyable experience. I'm confident that Zelda fans will love this set, as for the price tag, perhaps not so much...

Your love of the franchise will dictate how much value you get out of this set. In terms of the parts and figures you get for your money, it's a relatively bad deal in comparison to other licensed sets. An extra figure (an Ocarina of Time version of Zelda, perhaps?) would have sweetened the deal for me. 

Both trees are beautiful looking display pieces, however, I think the 2-in-1 feature could have been better implemented. Disassembling the set and finding the pieces to rebuild the alternate model was a bit of a chore, but not hugely difficult for experienced LEGO builders. I would have liked to have received extra parts to keep the subassemblies used to build both trees intact, which would make the process of switching between the two models much quicker and easier.

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LEGO Zelda 77092 Great Deku Tree on LEGO.com
US$299.99/ £259.99/ 299.99€/ AU$449.99

  

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