Revisit Your Childhood With the LEGO 10306 Atari 2600 Console
Let’s take a first look at the new LEGO Atari 2600 set, a nostalgic replica of one of the most iconic video gaming systems of all time. Upon its initial launch in 1977, the classic Atari VCS/2600 was an instant smash, and the new LEGO kit is based on the four-switch model that appeared in 1980. This new LEGO set is also being released to commemorate Atari’s 50th anniversary. It is the newest in the LEGO ICONS theme, which is a line of LEGO sets geared towards Adult Fans of LEGO or AFOLs.
With this adult themed LEGO Atari 2600 construction kit, you can travel back in time to the 1980s. Enjoy a fulfilling endeavor as you recreate the joystick, game cartridges, and system. Gamers will especially like the three mini builds that represent themes from three well-known Atari games. Furthermore, even a secret 1980s scene has been included for maximum nostalgia.
Building this elaborate set will take you on an adventure, from the initial unpacking to the final brick. You will discover elements like the controller’s moving joystick, which replicates the original’s feel. Both gamers and brick builders will love opening the front to see a pop-up scene from an 80’s gaming room, which will bring back memories of hours spent attempting to beat previous records.
Discover three of the most played Atari games: Centipede, Adventure, and Asteroids. Each game has its own cartridge as well as they can be built into 3D versions of game scenes. The games may be kept in the cartridge holder and inserted into the retro-style console. The console also has a button that lets you choose between a color TV and a black-and-white TV.
Beginning August 1, 2022, the LEGO Atari 2600 kit will go on sale at a suggested retail price of $239.99 at LEGO Stores and on www.LEGO.com/Atari.
Let’s take a look at all of the amazing features of this set in more detail.
Packaging
The box front shows all of the components that come with this build. From the console, joystick, and three games, you will have as much fun building this set as you did all those years ago playing the games!
The back of the box features all of the additional components of this set. Notice how the front panel looks like the original console with working switches. Further, each game cartridge comes with a 3D model.
Minifigure
Unlike some other LEGO ICONS sets, this one comes with a minifigure. It is of an Atari gamer fan with joystick accessory.
Build
The brick-built joystick is very realistic! Not only does it look real, it also moves and feels like the original Atari joystick.
The LEGO Atari console has plug-ins for the controllers just like the original.
It comes with a total of three iconic games: Asteroids, Adventure, and Centipede. Were you able to play them all?
Another unique feature of this set is that it comes with a very creative vignette to build for each game. Here is the one for Adventure, which is a castle and a dragon.
Next, the game Centipede has a very cool brick-built model of the arthropod.
Finally, the game Asteroids includes the spaceship shooting the asteroids down!
A pop-up hidden scene of a gaming room from the 80’s even makes an appearance. Check out all the retro posters, TV, boombox, roller-skates and more! Don’t miss the cute cat in the corner.
The game cartridges even fit inside the console just like the actual Atari. In addition, there is a cartridge holder for all of the games.
The LEGO 10306 Atari 2600 is sure to provide you with hours of fun and is a great gift for any retro gaming fans! Which Atari game is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
