After promoting out earlier this yr, Amazon has restocked the discontinued Atari 2600 Lego set. We doubt that these Lego units had been unearthed from a mass Atari burial web site in New Mexico, as a result of in contrast to the E.T. online game, the Atari 2600 Lego set is superior, however it’s fascinating that Amazon has models out there. It is also a pleasant that Amazon is charging the unique $240 MSRP for this 2,532-piece set. Lego retired the Atari 2600 final December, and most retailers have been offered out all yr.
Earlier this yr, Amazon restocked the retired Lego Nintendo Entertainment System, however the retailer charged $60 above MSRP–sadly, that $330 value appears like a deal in comparison with reseller costs lately. The looming launch of the Lego Sport Boy triggered the NES to promote out, so we would not be stunned if the Atari 2600 constructing set disappears quickly (once more).
$240 | Discontinued in December 2024
The Atari 2600 is a part of the Lego Icons sequence of show builds for adults and skilled builders. Lego primarily based the mannequin after the unique and hottest version of the traditional console, so it has fake wooden paneling on the entrance.
The finished console construct is 13 x 8.5 inches. At its tallest level, the console is 3 inches from the bottom. The 4 switches–two on every side–are purposeful and mimic the unique settings: Energy, TV Sort, Sport Choose, Sport Reset. You will additionally construct small gamer room full with a minifigure enjoying Asteroids on a CRT TV. The diorama additionally contains different era-appropriate particulars like a landline telephone, increase field, and classic posters. The vignette, proven atop the console within the picture above, flips up whenever you push the entrance panel.
In addition to the console itself, you’ll build a replica of the CX40 Joystick with a cable that plugs into the back of the system. You’ll also piece together three Atari 2600 game cartridges: Adventure, Centipede, and Asteroids as well as miniature dioramas themed around each game.
For an Atari that actually plays real games, check out the upcoming Pac-Man-themed Atari 2600+. The retro console is releasing alongside four classic Namco games as well as a series of Ghost Gang CX40+ Wireless Joysticks.
Lego Video Game Hardware Building Models
As mentioned, Lego next’s gaming hardware replica is the original Game Boy. Set to release October 1 for $60, the Lego Game Boy is a 421-piece model with two cartridges and a authentic design. If you haven’t preordered the Lego Game Boy yet, you can still grab one at the Lego Store, but all major retailers are sold out at the time of writing. You should also check out the Lego Arcade Machine, a 468-piece buildable arcade cabinet that opens to reveal an ’80s-themed game room. The Lego Arcade Machine released August 1.
The other licensed, large-scale build that’s still available today is the Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade. The two,651-piece set is in inventory at Amazon for $270.
For extra gaming {hardware} constructing units, take a look at the formally licensed Mega Bloks Xbox 360 Collector Constructing Set. The 1,342-piece equipment is unique to Goal and on sale for $100 (was $150).
Although it is not gaming {hardware}, it is price declaring that Amazon and Walmart are providing an enormous low cost on the Lego Tremendous Mario World: Mario & Yoshi Lego set. The 1,215-piece construct creates a big pixel artwork mannequin of Mario and Yoshi primarily based on the 16-bit SNES traditional. Usually $130, Lego Tremendous Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is discounted to $104 for a restricted time.
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