We requested the ideal Lego Nintendo Game Boy… did Lego provide? Afterrevealing this Januarythat it would accept the challenge,it has revealedA remarkable version of the 1989 classic that will set you back a fairly reasonable $60 in the United States.It is currently available for pre-order today.For a shipment on October 1st. With a width of 3.5 inches (14cm) and a height of 5.5 inches (9cm), it appears to have nearly identical measurements to the original.
As you’ll notice in the numerous pictures below, this Game Boy doesn’trely on miniature hatsfor its famous fuchsia A and B buttons — Lego has apparently designed ideal buttons that seem to sink into the casing. The console’s curves are also represented exceptionally well!
And unless I’m greatly mistaken, it comes withprintedtiles instead of sticker labels to assist in recreating the Game Boy’s numerous iconic labels for its buttons, volume dial, power switch, “Dot Matrix With Stereo Sound” highlight, as well as larger components like the Game Boy’s mono speaker grille, battery compartment latch, and serial number on the back, which have been challenging to replicate using bricks. (Incidentally, that serial number contains an easter egg.)
But maybe the best part is that this Lego Game Boy can display real scenes from classic games using interchangeable lenticular lenses, which reveal different images when viewed from various angles. You can insert a brick-built cartridge ofThe Legend of Zelda: Awakening of Linkor Super Mario Land, and “watch” the classic Nintendo logo appear as you tilt the screen downward (you’ll have to imagine)the Game Boy’s beep sound). Alternatively, insert a different lenticular lens to see Link relax with Marin on the beach inAwakening’s most bittersweet scene:
I assembled Nick Lever’s fan-created Lego Game Boy myself., and have the genuine version that plays real cartridges as well, but I’m going to be very tempted to get the official Lego one too. If those buttons move when you press them, I don’t think I’ll be able to resist! I wish it came withTetris, too, though.
Lego and Nintendo have also reimagined a portion ofthe original American Game Boy advertisement using the set. It’s on Instagram, and you might be able to play it (with a tap) in the embedded version below.
