While Nintendo fans eagerly await the unveiling of the next console generation, which is based on the Nintendo Switch Following this, there is a small but delightful surprise that should sweeten the wait: In collaboration with LEGO, Nintendo is launching a brand new set dedicated to the iconic Game Boy.
Nintendo Gameboy X LEGO from autumn 2025
The set is supposed to according to the announcement It will be released in October 2025, joining a series of successful retro collaborations between Nintendo and Lego. The first collaboration, released in 2020, already caused a stir. LEGO The NES set caused a stir – and yes, it also caused quite a stir in rather empty wallets. Will the Game Boy set be more moderately priced? Well, we're keeping our fingers crossed. After all, the nostalgia factor shouldn't be spoiled by an excessively high price.
There's no precise information yet about the set's contents, but the possibilities are sure to excite retro fans. Buildable screens featuring scenes from Game Boy classics like "Tetris" or "Super Mario Land" are conceivable. Perhaps the set will even take its cues from the Lego Atari 2600 design, offering small dioramas that revive the gaming world of the 90s. How the final product might look remains to be seen. admire it at LEGO Ideas, where a potential design can be seen.
Anticipation is high, and expectations are running high. With every new announcement, Nintendo proves that it can captivate its fans not only with innovative technology but also with nostalgic charm. For anyone who has ever held a Game Boy, this set is a must-have – and for collectors, it's a given.
Let's hope that Nintendo and Lego sweeten the wait until the release with more details. We'll certainly be keeping a close eye on developments. The announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 is also expected soon, and leaks have been piling up in recent days.
The most important question is: Why doesn't Nintendo finally find a decent brick manufacturer to produce their sets? One with reasonable prices, good quality, and without these inferior stickers?