The LEGO Group Strikes Gold with ‘The Goonies’ Building Set

For its latest LEGO Ideas building kit, the LEGO Group is digging up a treasured film from the ’80s: The Goonies. 

Submitted by Vaggelis Ntezes, a 3D artist and Fan Designer from Greece, this 2,912-piece set recreates classic scenes from the action-adventure, like the caves, the Fratellis’ hideaway, One-Eyed Willy’s treasure room, and even a nod to the infamous deleted octopus scene. From dropping boulders with the Copper Bones Skeleton Key to tripping trapdoors by tickling the Skeleton Organ, this collectible ensures the legacy of The Goonies never says die. 

This LEGO building set is a treasure. | Source: The LEGO Group

The outside of the set recreates the iconic Inferno pirate ship. | Source: The LEGO Group

Fans can recreate their favorite scenes from the iconic ’80s adventure. | Source: The LEGO Group

There are brick-built booby traps hiding in every corner. | Source: The LEGO Group

The set includes 12 minifigures, including Mikey, Mouth, Chunk, Andy, and Data. | Source: The LEGO Group

The building set features 12 minifigures, including Mikey, Data, Mouth, Chunk, Mama Fratelli, Andy, and Willy, as well as hidden skeletons and other props. Each character carries their iconic accessories, like Data’s utility belt, Mouth’s hairbrush, and Sloth’s pirate hat. 

“In designing this set, I revisited my childhood memories — growing up in the 80s, playing with LEGO Pirates sets and watching The Goonies,” said Ntezes. “Combining nostalgia, fantasy, and creativity, I wanted to build something that offered both playability and display value. The final design merges the legendary Inferno with the cave system and booby traps, capturing the spirit of adventure that made the film so unforgettable.”

To celebrate the set’s maiden voyage, the LEGO Group teamed up with Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan, known around the Goon Docks as the gadget mastermind Data. In the mini-film, Quan reprises his role as he guides fans around the model ship, showcasing the hidden booby traps and sharing his favorite behind-the-scenes memories. Fans can watch the video now on LEGO.com. 

As an extra treasure, fans who purchase the LEGO Ideas The Goonies set from Nov. 1-7 will also receive a free gift — The Walshes’ Attic. This 179-piece scene recreates the moment Willy discovers the treasure map, complete with Irving and Irene Walsh minifigures and the pirate painting Mouth sticks his tongue through. 

The LEGO Ideas The Goonies set will launch Nov. 4 in LEGO Stores and online. However, LEGO Insiders can shop the drop as early as Nov. 1. For more information about the set, visit the LEGO Group’s website.