How many pieces does the SEGA Genesis Controller set have?

Set 40769 contains 260 pieces across 99 unique elements.

Does the set include a minifigure?

No — this is a display-only model with no minifigure included.

What colours make up the model?

The build mainly uses black, dark azure, reddish brown and light bluish grey to match the original controller's look.

Sonic The Hedgehog

SEGA Genesis Controller

The SEGA Genesis Controller recreates the classic 1990s games pad from LEGO's Sonic the Hedgehog line, built purely as a display piece rather than a toy. At 260 pieces it's one of the smaller sets in the range, aimed squarely at collectors and retro-gaming fans. There's no minifigure here — the controller itself is the star.

Set number: 40769
Year: 2025
Pieces: 260
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Sonic The Hedgehog
Different parts: 99

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 99

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (17)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Why a games controller in brick form

SEGA's original six-button pad is famous for its rounded shape, and the set follows that outline closely using black, dark azure, reddish brown and light bluish grey elements. Black covers the main body, reddish brown stands in for the coiled cable, and dark azure nods to Sonic's signature colour. The model has no working parts — it's built to be looked at rather than played with — but the proportions and button layout are recognisable at a glance to anyone who owned the original hardware.

A compact build with plenty of variety

260 pieces and 99 distinct elements make this a shorter build, achievable in a single sitting, yet the part count doesn't mean repetition. Curved edges, individual buttons and the cable section all rely on specialised shapes that turn up less often in typical sets. The full parts list on this page breaks each of these down by colour and quantity, which is useful if you're hunting for a specific piece to replace, or simply curious how a seemingly simple object is engineered.

Built for the shelf, not the toy box

Unlike most Sonic sets, this one skips the minifigure entirely and focuses on being a stand-alone display object. It suits a desk, shelf or games room, and works well alongside other Sonic the Hedgehog sets without clashing in colour or style. For anyone who grew up with a Mega Drive, or who simply enjoys retro gaming nostalgia, it reads less as a toy and more as a piece of games history rendered in plastic bricks.

Checking colours before you buy or build

Because the set leans on black, dark azure, reddish brown and light bluish grey in fairly distinct blocks, the parts list is worth a look before ordering spares or planning a display alongside other models. It shows exactly how many pieces of each colour are used, so you can judge at a glance whether the finished controller will match the rest of a Sonic-themed shelf or a wider retro-gaming corner.

FAQ

How many pieces does the SEGA Genesis Controller set have?: Set 40769 contains 260 pieces across 99 unique elements.
Does the set include a minifigure?: No — this is a display-only model with no minifigure included.
What colours make up the model?: The build mainly uses black, dark azure, reddish brown and light bluish grey to match the original controller's look.

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