We did ask Lego for touch upon the possibly deceptive nature of the video promo, and whereas we did not obtain any response in time for publication, Lego did verify that the Lego Recreation Boy is not playable, however highlighted that the buttons do transfer like actual buttons. A pleasant little bit of consideration to element that’s continued throughout the 421-piece reproduction.
For a begin, it’s virtually equivalent in dimension, standing 14cm tall and 9cm vast, and with all authentic options accounted for. In fact, these pressable vibrant pink A/B buttons, the D-pad, and begin and choose buttons are current and proper, however there’s additionally the quantity wheel on the facet, the speaker grille alongside the nook, and a battery “mild”—even a serial quantity, plus correctly labelled bricks for every thing from the on/off swap to the EXT connector and headphones port.
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Nevertheless, arguably the very best components are the supply of the obvious confusion: these brick-built video games—The Legend of Zelda: Hyperlink’s Awakening and Tremendous Mario Land—and the swappable lenticular screens, that animate well-known scenes when seen at totally different angles. Purists may favor the lenticular begin display, although.
The decidedly unplayable however eminently buildable Lego Recreation Boy is accessible for pre-order at the moment for $60, and will likely be accessible from 1 October. Sadly there isn’t any phrase on coming Lego variations of the Recreation Boy Printer or Recreation Boy Digicam.
