The Lego Atari 2600 Building Kit isn’t cheap, regularly carrying a price tag of $240. If you’ve been patiently waiting for a price drop, however, you can save about $40 at Amazon. The gorgeous Lego kit is down to $201.73–you can opt for either the standard or frustration-free packaging at this price.
With the Atari 2600+ releasing next month, now’s a pretty great time to grab the Lego version at a discount. Either Atari 2600 products would make for great gifts for longtime fans this holiday. Make sure to check out our Atari 2600+ preorder guide for details on all the upcoming Atari products.
As for the Lego set, this authentic replica of the Atari 2600 is built with a staggering 2,532 pieces. Not only will you be building the console itself, but you’ll also get to piece together three Atari cartridges (Asteroids, Adventure, and Centipede), a cartridge holder, controller, and three mini-builds inspired by those iconic games.
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Once the build is complete, you’ll have a console that’s 13 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and 8.5 inches wide for a faithful, nearly 1:1 replica of the original Atari 2600. All told, you’ll likely be spending upwards of 10 hours putting together this project. Because of its complexity, this Lego set is intended for gaming fans aged 18 and older. However, it’d be a cool kit to build with your kids to introduce them to one of the most iconic gaming consoles of all time.
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