Hideo Kojima, creator of Demise Stranding, has obtained a present from the Lego Group paying tribute to his post-Konami sequence — a mannequin of Sam Porter Bridges from Demise Stranding. Nonetheless, based on one Lego neighborhood creator, the mannequin’s design isn’t solely authentic and claims the corporate knocked off their work.

It’s no secret, Kojima is a fairly large Lego fan. He’s posted most of the units he’s purchased earlier than, such because the LEGO Pac-Man set, and even designed the map for Steel Gear Stable with the assistance of Lego. Amongst such current posts is one other distinctive, newer set, despatched immediately from Lego Group as a present to Kojima. Whereas the director appeared thrilled, Jonas Kramm, a Lego fan and MOC creator (that’s “my very own creation” for these unfamiliar with the LEGO fandom), didn’t share the sentiment. In accordance with Kramm, Lego copied the design with out consulting them.

It’s onerous to disclaim; the 2 are awfully related. Kramm retweeted Kojima once more, tagging the corporate with a quote, “Wait! That’s my design from 2020! @LEGO_Group why you copied [sic] my design with out asking?”

It’s proof sufficient Kramm already had the concept first. They posted footage from their Demise Stranding-impressed builds dated January 29, 2020. Kramm’s designs even embrace different characters, like Fragile, Higgs Monaghan, and Die-Hardman. They’re all intelligent, spot-on Lego variations of the Demise Stranding crew, and simply go for one thing official with out context. I particularly love Fragile’s umbrella, such a singular design!

The Lego Group’s present seems to be eerily much like Kramm’s Sam construct, a lot in order that some customers in Kojima’s replies seen and agreed. Lego’s alleged knockoff has garnered a little bit of consideration elsewhere, too, as of us on Reddit posted the Tweet and sided with the Lego creator. Even when not similar right down to the brick and made solely with Lego merchandise, most customers appear to agree Kramm deserves some acknowledgment from Lego.

Destructoid has reached out to Lego Group for remark, and we’ll replace this publish ought to a consultant reply.