Lego Game Boy Still Available on Amazon After Lego Store Sellout
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– Lego has unveiled a brick-built Nintendo Game Boy replica, available for preorder at $60 and set to release on October 1, with initial stock selling out quickly.
– The 421-piece set is nearly identical in size to the original 1989 Game Boy and includes interactive features like swappable lenticular screens to mimic gameplay.
– Part of Lego’s display series for adults, the Game Boy is the eighth Nintendo-themed kit and ties as the most affordable in the lineup alongside the Piranha Plant set.
– The set includes replica cartridges of Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, which can be inserted into the model, though it lacks electronic functionality.
– The Lego Game Boy is among several new SDCC reveals, including sets for Batman: Arkham Asylum, Stranger Things BrickHeadz, and Wicked, expanding Lego’s themed collections.
The highly anticipated Lego Game Boy replica is now available for preorder at major retailers after selling out quickly on Lego’s official store. This nostalgic 421-piece building kit perfectly captures the iconic handheld console that revolutionized gaming in 1989. Priced at $60, the set releases October 1 and includes authentic details that will delight Nintendo fans and collectors alike.
Measuring nearly identical to the original device, the Lego version features spot-on design elements like the distinctive gray casing, colored buttons, and even the classic “Dot Matrix with Stereo Sound” text. Builders will appreciate the interactive components, including swappable game cartridges for Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. While non-functional, the set cleverly mimics gameplay through three lenticular screens that create motion effects when tilted.
Part of Lego’s adult-oriented display series, this Game Boy model joins seven other Nintendo-themed sets developed through the company’s partnership with the gaming giant. It shares the affordable price point of the Super Mario Piranha Plant set, making it an accessible entry in the collection. The finished build stands at 5.5 x 3.5 x 1 inches – remarkably close to the original Game Boy’s dimensions.
For serious collectors, this set would pair perfectly with the now-retired Lego Nintendo Entertainment System, though that 2,646-piece model currently sells for $330 on Amazon – $60 above its original price. The Game Boy’s imminent release might spark renewed interest in the NES set among completionists.
Lego continues expanding its Nintendo lineup with recent additions like the 1,972-piece Mario Kart set featuring a buildable Mario figure. While most sets in this series rarely see discounts, the 540-piece Piranha Plant currently offers a rare price drop for budget-conscious builders.
Beyond gaming nostalgia, Lego unveiled several other notable sets during San Diego Comic-Con reveals. These include a massive Arkham Asylum model for Batman fans, Stranger Things-themed BrickHeadz figures, and an expanded Wicked collection arriving in September. But for retro gaming enthusiasts, the faithfully recreated Lego Game Boy stands out as a must-have tribute to handheld gaming history.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
