# Replica Gaming Console Releases Lego is Releasing an NES Console That Consumers Can Build By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-console1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/lego-nintendo-nes-console-set-132354763.html?utm_campaign=homepage&utm_medium=internal&utm_source=dl) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/LEGO_Group?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1282646017616367616%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Flego-nintendo-nes-console-set-132354763.html) Lego recently showcased an NES console on the brands [twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-1) account, which was produced in collaboration with [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set). The Lego Twitter account only showed glimpses of the replica NES console, however other photos were released by a third party which indicates that the product will consist of a console, controller, cartridge, as well as a TV. Promo [Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-solutions), a Lego blog, stated that the new set would be available to consumers for a €229 price point. Creating a replica of the vintage gaming console could pique the interest of gaming enthusiast consumers. Lego is also relating products from a collaboration with Super Mario Bros., and it appears the brand is actively attempting to appeal to gaming-focused consumers. Image Credit: VJGamer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Replica Gaming Consoles:** There is a potential opportunity for other companies to produce similar retro gaming console replicas in collaboration with popular brands. - **Collaborative Product Releases:** Brands can pursue collaboration projects with popular gaming franchises to create unique and appealing products for gaming-focused consumers. - **Building-based Gaming:** The Lego NES console release demonstrates a potential trend towards creating gaming products that require assembly, offering a different, interactive gaming experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore collaborations with different companies to produce exciting and unique gaming products. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore the production of interactive, building-based gaming products that appeal to gaming consumers. - **Tech Hardware:** Companies in the tech hardware industry can pursue collaborations with popular gaming franchises to create unique gaming products targeting gaming enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md) - [8-Bit Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Building Block Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ps-one.md) - [Action Game-Branded Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-legend-of-zelda.md) - [Mint-Tonal Retro Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-5.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md)