So Nike andLEGOdecided to team up and make a 1,180-piece Dunk High out of plastic bricks. The Nike Dunk x LEGO Set (43008) costs $99.99 and recreates the classic “Kentucky” white and blue Dunk High that basketball fans have been wearing since the 80s,making it one of the best drops we’ve seen in a bit.
You can pre-order it now through the official LEGO website, LEGO Stores, and select Nike shops, with the full release on July 1. They’re limiting people to 3 sets each, probably because they know sneaker and LEGO collectors can get a little intense about limited stuff.
What You Actually Get With This Set
The finished shoe stands about 25 cm tall and 38 cm wide. And it’s not just a static model, there are hidden compartments inside where you can store small things, which is pretty clever. The laces are interchangeable, so you can switch up the look just like you would with real sneakers. There’s also a brick-built “DUNK” sign and a basketball that rotates. The whole thing sits on a display base that makes it look like an actual sneaker on a shelf rather than obviously being made of LEGO pieces.
The set comes with this exclusive minifigure called “B’Ball Head” that has a basketball for a head and tiny Nike Dunks on its feet. It’s a little unexpected but in a great way, definitely something LEGO collectors are going to want.
Choosing the “Kentucky” colorway wasn’t random though. This specific white and blue combination is one of the most famous Dunk designs ever, originally made for the University of Kentucky basketball team.It’s been retro’d multiple times and always sells out because people just love this color combo. Using this colorway instead of making up something new shows both companies understood the assignment. They picked something that sneaker people actually care about rather than just going with whatever looked good in LEGO form.
This set targets people who are into both sneakers and LEGO, which is apparently more people than you’d think. Both groups tend to obsess over details, hunt for limited releases, and keep stuff in perfect condition hoping it becomes valuable later. The $100 price makes sense for both audiences. It’s not cheap enough to feel like a toy, but it’s not so expensive that only serious collectors can afford it.
Limited distribution through only LEGO and Nike channels, plus the household purchase limits, suggest this could become harder to find over time. Exclusive collaborations between major brands tend to hold value well, especially when they represent iconic designs like the Dunk High.
Since it’s only available through LEGO and Nike channels, you can’t just walk into Target and grab one. The July 1 release date gives everyone time to plan, but the pre-orders that started May 29 let collectors lock theirs in early.The 3-per-household limitprobably won’t stop resellers completely, but it should help the average person actually get one without having to pay insane after-market prices right off the bat.
So if you like what you see (you most probably do), head on over to the official LEGO website and throw your hat in the ring. That way, you’re going to get your hands on this the second it hits the shelves.The kit starts shipping July 27, 2025.Happy dunking, folks!
