Summary
- LEGO and Nintendo are collaborating on a new Game Boy-themed set, expanding their successful line of video game-inspired builds.
- This latest collaboration follows previous successful partnerships, including LEGO sets based on the NES, Super Mario, and Zelda franchises.
LEGO and Nintendo have announced a new collaboration: a LEGO set based on the classic Game Boy handheld console. While a release date remains unannounced, this latest project adds to the growing collection of Nintendo-themed LEGO sets.
Both LEGO and Nintendo are pop culture giants, synonymous with iconic toys and games cherished by generations worldwide. Their ongoing partnership, creating sets inspired by Nintendo's rich gaming history, is a natural fit.
Fans eagerly await details on the upcoming Game Boy set—its design, price, and release date remain under wraps. However, the announcement has already generated excitement among fans of classic Game Boy titles like Pokémon and Tetris.
New LEGO and Nintendo Collaboration Recreates A Classic Handheld
This isn't the first Nintendo-console LEGO set. The companies previously collaborated on a highly detailed LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), replete with game-specific references. Further collaborations have yielded popular Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and Legend of Zelda sets.
LEGO's video game-themed product line continues to expand, with ongoing success in its Sonic the Hedgehog series. A fan-proposed PlayStation 2 set is currently under review by LEGO, though its release remains uncertain.
While fans await official details on the Game Boy set, LEGO offers a diverse range of products, including the expanding Animal Crossing line and the previously released Atari 2600 set, complete with classic game dioramas.