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Topics: Gaming & Tech
Tags: Great Deku Tree, Historical Import, LEGO, LEGO builds, Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda
I have always liked LEGO sets that are more than just something to assemble and put away. When the build is based on The Legend of Zelda, it is even better. The Great Deku Tree makes a pretty memorable centerpiece, and I ended up sharing two different looks at the finished display.
Rather than split those videos into two separate posts, I wanted to put them together here so you can see the designs side by side.
A little piece of Hyrule on the table
The first video shows a green, leafy Great Deku Tree surrounded by smaller scenery and character details. There is a lot going on around the base, which is part of what makes it fun to look at up close. The tree itself is obviously the star, but I kept coming back to the smaller details around it.
I like that this is the sort of LEGO display you can walk around and notice something different from another angle. It is not just a plain tree sitting on a stand.
A second look at the Great Deku Tree
In my follow-up video, the display has a different look, with pink foliage and a different overall shape. Putting both videos together makes it much easier to appreciate how different the two versions feel, even though they share the same Zelda theme.
The second clip also gives a closer look at the character figures and details around the tree. If you are a Zelda fan, those little touches are a big part of the appeal.
Watch both Great Deku Tree videos
Part 1, originally posted February 24, 2025:
Part 1
Part 2, originally posted June 17, 2025:
Part 2
My take
For me, the appeal is the combination of LEGO building and a world I already enjoy. The finished scenes have plenty of personality, and the two designs give the display a different mood. If you are deciding whether this belongs on a shelf, I would spend a little time looking at both versions rather than judging it from one photo.
This is a showcase of the completed builds and their details, not a step-by-step assembly tutorial or a claim about how long the build takes. The videos give you the closest look at what I actually put together.