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Lego releases playable Donkey Kong arcade machine set with Nintendo

Lego has unveiled a new 1,371-piece playable replica of the classic Donkey Kong arcade machine as part of its ongoing collaboration with Nintendo. This set, aimed at adult fans, features a working joystick for controlling the character, a button for jumping, and a mechanism to release barrels. The detailed replica includes figures of Jumpman (Mario), Donkey Kong, and Lady (Pauline), and will be available for pre-order now, launching on August 1st for $200. AI

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Lego releases playable Donkey Kong arcade machine set with Nintendo

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    Lego's latest Nintendo collab is a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine

    Barrels of fun.