If you’re feeling nostalgic and want something retro-licious to spruce up your desk, LEGO has just the thing: the LEGO Arcade Machine (40805). Designed for ages 12 and up, this 468-piece set is a miniature, brick-built classic arcade cabinet, complete with a “functioning” coin slot that lets you insert LEGO coins and watch them swoosh out of the machine.
Sadly, there are no lights, no sounds, and definitely no actual retro gaming to be had. But there is a hidden surprise: the arcade machine opens up to reveal a detailed basement in your parents’ house — no wait, I mean a hidden gamer’s room. This tiny room is decorated with decals to simulate a fully furnished gaming space, complete with a miniature arcade machine, a couch, a game controller, a CRT TV, and more.
The set also includes a gamer minifigure who looks decidedly middle-aged, plus two LEGO coins. When built, the LEGO Arcade Machine stands an adorable 16 cm (6 inches) tall, 11 cm (4 inches) wide, and 8 cm (3 inches) deep. If you are down, you can grab it now for US$39.99.
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