Retro gaming fans have a new collectible to look forward to. LEGO has officially revealed its Nintendo Game Boy brick set, a near 1:1 scale model of the iconic 1989 handheld console. The 421-piece build is priced at $59.99 and is now available for pre-order, with the official release slated for October 1, 2025. The LEGO Game Boy captures the original console’s signature look, featuring working buttons, dials, a Game Pak slot, and even the classic “Dot Matrix with Stereo Sound” label. Measuring 5.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide, it includes printed tiles for enhanced durability and detail.
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Fans can customize the LEGO Game Boy with lenticular screen inserts that recreate scenes from Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, both included as buildable cartridges. Standing about 5.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide, this LEGO replica stays true to the original handheld’s iconic design, complete with features like an on-off switch, volume dial, and the classic “Dot Matrix with Stereo Sound” label. Instead of stickers, LEGO uses printed tiles for a cleaner and more durable finish. The lenticular screens shift images when tilted, bringing to life nostalgic moments, like the Nintendo logo drop animation on startup or Link and Marin from Link’s Awakening. While the model doesn’t actually play games, it’s a striking collectible that celebrates retro gaming in brick-built form.
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In a move sure to thrill retro gaming fans and LEGO collectors alike, the Danish toy giant has officially revealed its brick-built version of the iconic Nintendo Game Boy. Featuring intricate tactile details and a lenticular screen that mimics classic gameplay scenes, the set is priced at $60 in the US and is now available for pre-order. Shipping is expected to begin on October 1.
This LEGO rendition pays homage to the original 1989 handheld console that changed the face of portable gaming. Measuring approximately 5.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide, the model faithfully captures the dimensions and design of the Game Boy. Highlights include the signature fuchsia A and B buttons, a recessed D-pad, and rounded edges that reflect the look and feel of the real device.
Instead of using stickers, LEGO has opted for printed tiles to enhance durability and authenticity, applied to components such as the power switch, volume dial, and speaker grille. The design even includes a battery latch and a serial number engraving, the latter concealing a subtle Easter egg that longtime Game Boy fans may appreciate.While growing demand hints at strong popularity, it’s still unclear whether the LEGO Game Boy will be a limited release or become a permanent part of the company’s “Icons” or “Nintendo” product lines.