Lego Wants You to Have a Free Sega Genesis Controller (But You’ll Have to Be Quick)

Okay, this is actually adorable: Lego has turned the classic Sega Genesis controller into a 250-piece buildable set - and for a limited time, you can get it for free. Yup, free. All you need to do is spend $130 or more at the Lego store (online or in person), and they'll throw in this little retro gem.

The controller isn't just a brick-for-brick replica either - it flips open to reveal a tiny Sonic the Hedgehog scene inside, complete with micro Sonic and a Crabmeat robot hanging out in Green Hill Zone. It's like nostalgia inside nostalgia.

The catch? The promo only runs until September 17 (or while supplies last), so you'll want to jump on it faster than Sonic chasing rings. And no, preorders don't count, so if you were holding out for the upcoming Lego Game Boy, you'll need to pad your cart with other sets instead.

Honestly, it's a perfect excuse to grab some of the new Sonic or Mario builds - because if you're already recreating video game history in Lego form, why not get a bonus retro controller to display right next to them?

You can find the Lego controller here