LEGO Unveils Retro Donkey Kong Arcade Set
LEGO has officially announced a new Donkey Kong arcade cabinet set. The 1,371-piece build pays homage to the original 1981 game. It features buildable figures and a barrel-rolling mechanism, retailing for $200.
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New Lego Donkey Kong Set Is A Throwback To Before Mario Had A Name
Lego has unveiled a new 1,371-piece Donkey Kong arcade cabinet set, a nostalgic tribute to the 1981 arcade game that originally featured Mario as Jumpman. The set, priced at $200, includes buildable figures of Jumpman, Donkey Kong, and Lady, and a mechanism to circulate barrels. This release follows other Nintendo-themed Lego sets, including the Game Boy and various Pokemon kits.
Nintendo's next Lego set looks to be a retro Donkey Kong arcade machine
A new Lego set resembling the original Donkey Kong arcade machine is reportedly set to release in August for $200 USD, coinciding with the game's 45th anniversary. This potential release follows a series of successful Lego collaborations with Nintendo, including sets based on Super Mario, Game Boy, and Pokémon. The Donkey Kong set may feature interactive elements due to its internal mechanisms and joystick.
Nintendo confirms new LEGO Donkey Kong set is on the way
Nintendo has confirmed that a new LEGO set based on Donkey Kong is in development. LEGO has previously released sets for other Nintendo franchises, including Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda.
Nintendo teams up with LEGO for LEGO Donkey Kong
Nintendo has announced a new collaboration with The LEGO Group for a LEGO Donkey Kong set. This follows recent LEGO Super Mario set expansions announced for MAR10 Day. The article also briefly mentions Donkey Kong Jr. being available on the UK Virtual Console for Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo Teases LEGO Donkey Kong, "Rolling Soon"
Nintendo has teased an upcoming official LEGO Donkey Kong set, with a short video showing the logos of both companies and a rolling brick barrel. While no further details are available, this would be the first dedicated LEGO Donkey Kong series, following previous appearances in Super Mario and Mario Kart lines. Rumors also suggest a LEGO DK arcade cabinet might be released in August.
Nintendo and LEGO announce LEGO Donkey Kong set
Nintendo and LEGO have announced a new LEGO Donkey Kong set, with a teaser trailer stating it is "rolling soon." This collaboration expands on their existing partnership, which began with Super Mario products and has since included Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda franchises. The upcoming set follows a recent Donkey Kong game release on Nintendo Switch.
