A much-hyped LEGO Game Boy set is apparently in the works, courtesy of a leak on FalconBrick Studios, an Instagram channel that has been reliable in exposing LEGO items prior to official release.
The set, according to the source, will be released on Oct. 1 at $59.99 and will contain 421 pieces, making it a modestly more expensive choice than other LEGO sets within its class.
How the LEGO Game Boy Ranks with Other Sets
Compared to other available LEGO-branded sets, the Game Boy version falls towards the higher side of the pricing range. An example is the LEGO Harry Potter Knight Bus Adventure which has 499 pieces for $49.99—a good sign that the Game Boy set has a high price.
Although LEGO has yet to officially announce the set, the reliability of the source makes it probable that pre-orders and official photos will appear soon. If history has taught us anything, LEGO fans won't be waiting long before they get their hands on the finished product.
Game Boy Set to LEGO's Nintendo-Themed Line
The next Game Boy set will be the second LEGO console-based set but the first specifically dedicated to a handheld gaming console. In August 2020, the LEGO NES appeared as a realistic brick-built recreation of the Nintendo Entertainment System consisting of a classic TV set topped by a rolling Super Mario Bros. scene, VCG reports. Costing $229.99, the NES set was a huge hit with Nintendo collectors and gamers alike.
Outside consoles, LEGO has also collaborated with Nintendo on various game-influenced sets, bringing beloved brands to life in brick form. Some of the most popular releases include:
- Super Mario playsets
- Donkey Kong series
- Animal Crossing world
- The Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree
- Mario Kart-inspired builds
Last year, LEGO released a Super Nintendo-themed set for Super Mario World, further building its collaboration with Nintendo.
What to Expect from the LEGO Game Boy Set
Considering LEGO's penchant for detail in previous Nintendo ventures, fans should anticipate a meticulous reproduction of the legendary Game Boy, perhaps complete with movable buttons, a buildable game cartridge, and even a display stand to display the model.
With retro gaming nostalgia so high, this LEGO Game Boy set is likely to be a collector's item and Nintendo fanboys must-have. Look for official photos and pre-order news to roll in shortly as LEGO gears up for its October release.
If you want to steer away from gaming-relate LEGO sets, you could try the NASA Artemis Rocket Toy and Milky Way Galaxy sets. For astronomy lovers, these are the recommended sets to get you started in your LEGO-building hobby.
