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Retro-Inspired Toy Models

LEGO Created a 2,532-Piece Replica of the Atari 2600 Console

— July 19, 2022 — Tech
LEGO announced the 'LEGO Atari 2600' inspired by the retro gaming console from the 70s. This building block collection is comprised of 2,532 pieces, making it a highly-detailed LEGO set aimed toward enthusiast adults. When fully built, the LEGO Atari 2600 appears nearly indistinguishable from the console it is inspired by. On top of this, the LEGO Atari 2600 is more than just a display model, as it is also a fully functional gaming console.

With three included game cartridges and an included joystick controller, the LEGO Atari 2600 is one of the most function-focused building block sets to date. Everything from the console itself to the game cartridges have been redesigned in a DIY LEGO-style building block case. Lastly, the console features a notable twist as the top panel slides forward to reveal a small LEGO diorama of a 1970s-style living room equipped with a TV and a games console.

The LEGO Atari 2600 is an excellent collector's item for retro gamers, LEGO enthusiasts, and those who are seeking a hint of 1970s nostalgia.

Image Credit: LEGO
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Toy Models - The popularity of retro-inspired toy models is on the rise, opening up opportunities for companies to create products that blend nostalgia and innovation.
2. Functional Building Block Sets - The emergence of fully functional building block sets, like the LEGO Atari 2600, suggests new possibilities for companies to combine construction and technology to create unique products.
3. Hybrid Collector's Items - The LEGO Atari 2600's hybrid status as both a fully functional gaming console and a collector's item indicates the potential for future hybrid products to combine different forms of technology and appeal to multiple audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore the demand for retro-inspired products and incorporate new technological features to create functional and nostalgic products.
2. Construction Toy Manufacturing - Companies in the construction toy manufacturing industry can revolutionize the market by creating building block sets with new functionalities, features, and designs.
3. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can create gaming consoles that incorporate building blocks into their designs or expand their markets by partnering with toy manufacturers to create hybrid consoles that appeal to both gamers and collectors.
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