An iconic handheld console made of building blocks? That's exactly what we can expect from the upcoming [game title]. LEGO Game Boy, whose price, release date and production run have now surfaced. The source of this revelation is no stranger: FalconBrick Studios, an Instagram account that has established itself as a reliable leaker in the Lego scene, is causing a stir with this new information.
Lego Game Boy: Release date and price leaked
According to reports, the set is scheduled to be on 1. October appear and at a price of 59,99 US Dollars It will be offered. However, those looking forward to an extensive build will only get a limited amount of material: The set consists of just 421 pieces – a manageable quantity when you compare the price with other Lego sets.
But Lego collectors know: It's not just about the number of bricks, but also about the design, exclusivity, and nostalgia factor. And the Lego Game Boy could score big in these categories.
First Nintendo handheld as a LEGO set
With the Game Boy, Lego is venturing into the world of handheld console classics for the first time since the Lego NES set in 2020. Back then, the $229,99 set caused quite a stir: in addition to the iconic NES model, it included a stylish retro television with a moving Super Mario Bros. scene. While the Game Boy will be smaller, it's sure to make the hearts of many nostalgic gamers beat faster.
That Nintendo and Lego are an unbeatable duo has long been proven. Besides the NES, sets for Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, and Mario Kart have been released. Just last year, the Lego set for Super Mario World debuted, followed by the Lego The Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree set. So far, only recreations from PlayStation games have been released. Horizon-franchise, while the legendary PS2 design He has at least successfully completed the LEGO Labs. What LEGO will do with that information remains to be seen.
Now the question is: Will the Lego Game Boy be as meticulously detailed as its predecessors? Or will we be treated to a rather simple collector's item? One thing is certain – as soon as the official images go online, the LEGO community will be watching closely.
At that price, most of it will probably be done with stickers rather than prints.