Collaboration between LEGO and Nintendo once again captures the attention of those who once enjoyed the legendary Game Boy handheld console. After months of rumors and leaks, both companies have confirmed the launch of a LEGO set that reproduces at almost real scale the iconic console that marked an era in the history of video games.
This LEGO Game Boy set It has been specially designed for collectors and nostalgic people, as well as for the adult audience looking to relive those legendary moments of the 80s and 90s through the pleasure of building. The replica brings together all the iconic details of the original laptop: from the classic D-pad, the Select, Start, A and B buttons, to the rear cartridge slot and volume and contrast controls. All in a body built with NOTE 421, on a scale very close to the actual size of the device.
Set Highlights
One of the great attractions of the set resides in the two interchangeable cartridges included, designed with blocks to faithfully represent the titles Super Mario Land y The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningFans will be able to insert them into the back of the console, simulating the actions of a real Game Boy. The screen is customizable, as the set offers three lenticular options: The Nintendo logo at the beginning and scenes from each of the two included video games. This adds a touch of realism and allows the replica to be displayed however each user prefers.
The set is accompanied by a stand to display the console upright and a smaller one to display the uninserted cartridge. Although this is not an interactive device, it offers a decorative finish designed to look good in display cases or on desktops and is intended for people over 18 years of age.
Price, availability and technical data
La release date is set for him October 1, And the work? are now open through the official LEGO website and select stores. The official price is € 59,99 (or 1.499 pesos in Mexico / $59,99 in the US), remaining one of the most affordable sets in the Nintendo-LEGO collaboration. finished size It is over 14 cm high, 9 cm wide and 3 cm deep, dimensions that make it a striking yet manageable piece.
As an extra for collectors, the model has detailed instructions to facilitate assembly for both experts and beginners in the world of LEGO. It is classified as suitable for adults due to its level of detail and nostalgic component, since lacks electronic elements and is primarily intended for exhibition and collecting.
The Game Boy phenomenon revives in LEGO form
This special edition joins other previous collaborations between LEGO and Nintendo, such as the Mario and Zelda themed packs, or the NES system set. LEGO Game Boy bet this time on the detail, simplicity and memory A console that defined generations. Thanks to its affordable price, level of fidelity, and the nods to classic video games included, it promises to become a coveted item for longtime fans and new collectors alike.
La LEGO Game Boy It arrives as an original alternative for those looking to pay homage to Nintendo's handheld and enjoy the building process. A product that, while not playable, holds great symbolic and decorative value within the gaming universe and the LEGO world.
