Nintendo Teases Lego Game Boy Collaboration for October Release

Nintendo has announced a surprising collaboration with Lego to create a Lego version of the iconic Game Boy. The announcement, made on January 9, 2025, revealed that the Lego Game Boy will be released in October, though specific details about the product remain under wraps. This marks the latest in a series of collaborations between Nintendo and Lego, which have previously included sets based on popular Nintendo franchises.

The Lego Game Boy is not a functional gaming device but rather a model built from Lego blocks. The announcement comes as Nintendo continues to tease fans with non-Switch 2 related products, including recent releases like the NES Classic Edition and the Game & Watch series. The company has yet to confirm any details about the highly anticipated Switch 2 console.

Game Boys have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with retro gaming enthusiasts and indie developers breathing new life into the classic handheld. The Lego Game Boy taps into this nostalgia, offering fans a unique way to celebrate the iconic device. Previous Lego Nintendo collaborations have included sets based on Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, which have been well-received by fans of both brands.

Scott Stein, Editor at Large at CNET, expressed his excitement about the announcement, stating, “This Game Boy idea is my favorite of all, though. Maybe it’s because I still have so many memories of mine.” The Lego Game Boy is expected to be a hit among both gaming and Lego enthusiasts when it launches later this year.