Nintendo's Latest Collaboration: A LEGO Game Boy!
Get ready for a blast from the past! Nintendo has just announced a new partnership with LEGO, resulting in a highly anticipated LEGO Game Boy set. Launching October 2025, this follows the successful LEGO NES release, marking the second Nintendo console to receive the LEGO treatment.
While this exciting news delights LEGO and Nintendo fans alike, the Twittersphere (X) is abuzz with speculation about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Many humorous comments compare the LEGO Game Boy announcement to a delayed Switch 2 reveal, with one user quipping, "Thanks for finally revealing the new console!"
Despite the lack of concrete details regarding the Switch 2, Nintendo President Furukawa's May 7, 2024 statement promises an announcement before the end of their fiscal year (March). The wait continues!
Pricing for the LEGO Game Boy remains undisclosed, but further information is expected in the coming weeks and months.
A History of Nintendo and LEGO Collaborations
Beyond the NES and Game Boy, Nintendo and LEGO have a rich history of collaborations, bringing beloved characters from iconic franchises to life in brick form. These include Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda (TLZ).
Last May 2024 saw the release of a magnificent 2,500-piece LEGO set featuring the Great Deku Tree from Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild. This impressive set, priced at $299.99 USD, includes Princess Zelda and the Master Sword minifigures.
Following closely in June 2024, a unique Super Mario and Yoshi set debuted, showcasing the classic duo from Super Mario World as pixelated sprites. A rotating crank animates Yoshi's leg, adding an interactive element. This set is available for $129.99 USD.
