Calling all gaming gurus! These LEGO® sets will transform your hobby room into an authentic 80s arcade…
Do you love entering different worlds and encountering unusual species? Battling or building, racing or rescuing? You’re probably a gamer! And we’ve got some LEGO sets you NEED to know about to create the ultimate gaming space.
It’s time to level up and score some points by displaying these seven LEGO retro gaming sets from games gone by.
Get ready!
A showcase console
Want to take a trip back in time? To the 1980s, when boom boxes and roller skates were all the rage? Then the vintage-style LEGO Icons Atari® 2600 (10306) set is the one for you – a landmark, game-changing console that brought arcade gaming into the home.
Revel in the retro details, from the main console with functioning switches to a joystick that moves and feels just like the real deal. Plus, build the three most popular Atari games in history – Asteroids®, Adventure and Centipede®.
To get the most out of creating this collectible model console, spread the build over several days. It’s a relaxing and rewarding project for any gaming fan.
The bright lights and loud music, the chatter and cheers, were all part of the thrill of the arcade. If that’s something you’d like to recreate in your own space, check out the LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade (10323) kit.
Building this classic maze-chase arcade game, with joystick, coin slot and adjustable game score display, will bring back memories of your favorite characters and that feeling of adrenaline-fueled fun.
A truly immersive experience, you’ll enjoy every step of this nostalgic build. Just watch out for Blinky and Clyde…
The best video games are filled with action, adventure and a touch of magic. If these elements are what you’re looking for, then you’ll love the LEGO Nintendo® The Legend of Zelda™ Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (77092) set.
With two versions to choose from, this versatile display piece is perfect in every nostalgic detail. It includes mini builds and curated items, all inspired by iconic features from the game, plus a minifigure of Princess Zelda.
Escape to another world with this standout set and bring the land of Hyrule to life in your home.
Who’s that LONG forgotten about little blue hedgehog? Is it Bonic? It’s not Tonic… Ah, got it!
It’s SONIC, of course! And with the LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog™ Green Hill Zone (21331) set, you can bring that bring that little blue guy home.
Sonic is super speedy, but you should take your time with this build and bring the level to life in your own style. Collect a Chaos Emerald for each bit you successfully complete, like in the game, then display all seven in a stylish stand. Epic!
Ever taken a trip to the Forgotten Realms? Lived out a dragon-fighting fantasy? Now you can, with the LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale (21348) set.
Lose yourself in an epic building adventure and spend quality time creating a nostalgic scene. Complete with Cinderhowl the Red Dragon, this impressive display set comes with 6 minifigures PLUS monsters, magical items and iconic Easter eggs.
Do you dare venture into a post-apocalyptic world where machines dominate? Only fearless gaming fans will take on the LEGO Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck (76989) build.
Tallneck is the most iconic of all Horizon machines, and this retro model is totally authentic. You’ll need to be hands-on and mind-on to accurately recreate this Communications Class machine and capture every detail.
This impressive set is now retired, but you can find some sets available on BrickLink, if you’re brave enough to bring this machine into your world.
Beloved banana build
Are you ready to take the adventure off-screen and compete to be the last builder standing? Then parachute straight into your next building project with the LEGO Fortnite® Peely Bone (77072) set.
Okay, so it’s not exactly retro, but let’s face it, you can’t talk about gaming without mentioning Fortnite! And Peely Bone, half-banana and half-skeleton, is a favorite with gaming fans. New rather than nostalgic, this set will bring your space bang up to date.
Video games transport us to alternative worlds, and now we can bring them to life in our own homes with these iconic LEGO builds. Will you– INSERT COIN TO CONTINUE
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