It’s official, folks—Nintendo and Lego are teaming up again, this time for a brick-built Game Boy set. Slated for release in October 2025, this collaboration is already making waves with fans of retro gaming and Lego collectors alike. Let’s break down what we know so far.
Build the classic Nintendo system in LEGO® form. Coming October 2025. pic.twitter.com/XEyhbARqXq
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 9, 2025
A Brick-Built Blast from the Past
The set promises to be a faithful Lego replica of the OG Nintendo Game Boy—the handheld that changed portable gaming forever back in 1989. The teaser video floating around on social media shows Lego versions of those iconic purple buttons and the black D-pad. It’s shaping up to be a 1:1 scale model, much like the super-detailed Lego Nintendo Entertainment System set from a few years back. Translation? This thing’s gonna look real good on your shelf.
Release Date & Availability
Mark your calendars for October 2025, just in time for the holiday season. No word yet on the price, piece count, or exact launch day, but let’s be real—this thing’s gonna sell like hotcakes.
Nostalgia Overload
For anyone who lived through the late ’80s and ’90s, the Game Boy is pure nostalgia gold. With over 119 million units sold worldwide, it’s not just a gaming icon—it’s a cultural phenomenon. This set is clearly aimed at folks who grew up battling Tetris blocks and catching Pokémon under the dim glow of a streetlight.
Nintendo x Lego: A Winning Formula
This isn’t the first time Nintendo and Lego have joined forces. Remember the Lego NES set, the Mario-themed playsets, Animal Crossing and even the Zelda Great Deku Tree build? Every one of those sets was a hit, so it’s safe to say the Game Boy set will follow suit.
What We’re Hoping For
Will it come with buildable game cartridges? Functional buttons? Maybe even an Easter egg or two? We’ll have to wait for more details, but fans are already speculating about interactive features, much like the ones in the NES set. Just don’t expect it to actually play games—this is Lego, not a miracle worker.
The Hype Is Real
Social media is already buzzing about this announcement, and it’s easy to see why. The combination of nostalgia and Lego creativity is a perfect storm for retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the release date. More details about features, pricing, and availability are sure to drop, and you better believe I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled.
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