LEGO is teasing a Nintendo Entertainment System that comes paired with a brick-built television after images were leaked showing off the intriguing take on the classic game system.
The Chinese website VJGamer showed off pictures of the LEGO NES packaging, complete with a controller and “Super Mario Bros.” game cartridge. The 2,646-piece set will reportedly have a launch date of Aug. 1. and sell for €229,99 ($340).
According to Chinese website VJGamer LEGO is planning to launch a Nintendo Entertainment System LEGO sethttps://t.co/B15owu8ShC
German website Promo Bricks reports an August 1 release date with a 229,99€ price taghttps://t.co/m6fUMjsoTe pic.twitter.com/9Vg9taQ4k5
— Nibel (@Nibellion) July 13, 2020
LEGO responded by sharing a short video on social media that didn’t reveal much, but the outline of a TV was clearly visible. “Are you ready to play like never before?” the company asked.
Are you ready to play like never before? pic.twitter.com/XuNFD7rP0B
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) July 13, 2020
The fan-run LEGO site Promo Bricks offered up dimensions on what’s inside the box, including the 23.9 x 22.6 cm tube TV with antenna.
LEGO and Nintendo previously announced that they are teaming on a “Super Mario” set that brings a bit of interactivity to the colorful brick toys. “Adventures with Mario Starter Course” is a Bluetooth-enabled Mario character that gets to interact in the physical world.
The 3D character from that set is shown on top of the new TV set in the leaked pictures. The set also features a crank, which Polygon says will enable another on-screen Mario to jump up and down and cause the “Super Mario Bros.” playfield to scroll past.
