Enthusiastsare raving online about the stunning LEGO replica of theNintendo Game Boy
The LEGO Group has announced the release of a highly-anticipated set, a near 1:1 scale brick-built replica of Nintendo's original Game Boy. Set to hit the shelves on October 1, 2025, the set is priced at $59.99 USD in the United States and is available for preorder from late July 2025.
This collectible piece, designed for nostalgic adult fans, boasts authentic Game Boy details such as the D-pad, A and B buttons, SELECT and START buttons, contrast adjustment, and volume dial. The physical buttons offer a realistic tactile pressing feel, though the set is not a playable system.
The set comes with two changeable brick-built game cartridges for Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, which can be inserted into the Game Pak slot. The interchangeable lenticular screens display either game or the classic Nintendo start screen, allowing users to switch between their favourite games or the default start screen.
The LEGO Game Boy set is more than just a collectible; it offers an enjoyable building experience, with LEGO's step-by-step instructions suitable even for newcomers. The set contains 421 pieces and is recommended for ages 18 and up.
The set has been positively received on the Nintendo Subreddit, with many gamers expressing their excitement about it. Users like F34RTEHR34PER, Anotherspelunker, and jardex22 have praised the set for its swappable cartridges and gameplay screens, finding it fun and reasonably priced.
RetroidPocketRocket commented on the Nintendo Subreddit, saying, "I was already struggling telling myself I didn't need the Zelda set and now this is coming out. 🫠" Meanwhile, Jiangcool9 expressed relief that the set is priced under $100, saying, "I'm so glad they kept it under $100."
In addition to the LEGO Game Boy set, leaks suggest that new LEGO Mario and Animal Crossing sets are on the horizon. The Nintendo community is buzzing with excitement as they eagerly await these new releases.
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This collectible LEGO set not only recreates the iconic Game Boy, but it also dives into the realms of fashion-and-beauty and technology, with its detailed design and state-of-the-art gadgets such as smartphones, reminiscent of the evolving lifestyle trends. The Nintendo community, excited about the upcoming LEGO Mario and Animal Crossing sets, is also eager to explore the fusion of LEGO and fashion-and-beauty, where potential collaborations could be a possibility.
