If you were already excited about the upcoming LEGO PlayStation 1 set, here is one more reason to have it on your radar. A gift-with-purchase LEGO Astro Bot set has leaked online, giving fans their first proper look at the bonus that will ship alongside the PS1 set when it arrives in December 2026.
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What the leak actually shows
The leak comes from BrickTapNews on X, who posted images of the set's packaging directly. This is not a render or a rumor, the box art is out there, and it tells us quite a bit about what to expect.
The set clocks in at 276 pieces and measures 12 cm (roughly 4.5 inches) wide and 20 cm tall. That puts it in solid display territory, not a tiny keychain freebie. Astro Bot is posed on a stand that spells out his name, which is a nice touch for anyone planning to put this on a shelf next to the PS1 set itself.
The design detail that stands out most is the dual eye options. The set includes two face configurations: standard circular eyes and semicircular eyes, letting you swap expressions and make the model look more animated. It is a small thing, but it shows LEGO put real thought into capturing what makes Astro Bot's character readable at a glance.
The foot beam attachments are the other highlight. They replicate the gliding mechanic from the game, where Astro Bot uses jets from his feet to hover and maneuver. Getting that detail into a physical set at this scale is genuinely impressive.
The PlayStation 1 set connection
Earlier this month during a State of Play event, Sony and LEGO announced the PlayStation 1 LEGO set, slated for December 2026. The set features a near 1:1 scale replica of the original PS1 console, complete with iconic dioramas built into the design. That announcement already generated significant buzz on its own.
The Astro Bot GWP set will not be sold separately. It is a free bonus tied to purchases of the PS1 set while supplies last, which means if you are planning to pick up the PS1 set anyway, you should get in early to make sure the bonus is still available.
This kind of bonus is increasingly common in LEGO's gaming collaborations. The brand has been leaning into video game tie-ins hard lately, with drops spanning everything from LEGO Fortnite Ninjago Twitch Drops to the upcoming LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight pre-order bonuses.
What this means for collectors
Here's the thing with GWP sets: they have a way of becoming the most sought-after pieces in a collection precisely because they were never sold at retail. The scarcity is built in from day one. A 276-piece Astro Bot model with swappable expressions and game-accurate details is not a throwaway bonus. It is the kind of set that ends up going for multiples of its implied value on the secondary market once the PS1 set sells through.
For anyone who was on the fence about the PS1 set, this leak probably tips the scales. December is not far off, and pre-order windows for sets like this tend to fill up fast once official pricing and availability drop.
More LEGO gaming news and gaming guides will be added as the PS1 set's release approaches, so keep an eye out for official confirmation on pricing and where to order.
