{"id":19545,"date":"2022-08-01T09:43:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T07:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1685490"},"modified":"2022-08-01T10:37:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T08:37:11","slug":"lego-creates-new-atari-2600-set-to-celebrate-consoles-50th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/lego-creates-new-atari-2600-set-to-celebrate-consoles-50th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGO creates new Atari 2600 set to celebrate console\u2019s 50th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By George Storr\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 01 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Two iconic brands are combining to give one of the 1980\u2019s best-loved games consoles a new lease of life. LEGO and Atari are teaming up to create this amazing LEGO version of the Atari 2600.<\/p>\n

Made of 2,532 pieces, the set comes with three game cartridges which slot into the front of the console once it\u2019s built. There are also extra pieces to make vignettes of the various games available for the 2600. There\u2019s even a brick-built Atari joystick!<\/p>\n

For the eagle-eyed Atari fans out there, this is a model of the 1980 model of the console, not the 1977 original.<\/p>\n

Buy LEGO Atari 2600 for \u00a3209.99 at LEGO.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Rated as suitable for ages 18+, the set could be a pretty tough build, thanks also to that high brick count. And, this retro-themed LEGO set is available to buy from today (1st August 2022).<\/p>\n

Another noteworthy feature is the \u201chidden 1980s gaming room\u201d which pops up from the front of the console. It includes posters, a retro stereo and a mini-figure watching a chunky TV.<\/p>\n

In terms of measurements, the console is 33cm long when fully built. It\u2019s 8cm tall and 22cm deep.<\/p>\n

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How to buy LEGO Atari 2600 in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The LEGO Atari 2600 was released this morning (Monday 1st August). So if you\u2019re keen to get your hands on this mash-up of Japanese gaming and Danish toy-making, you\u2019re in luck.<\/p>\n

Available to buy from the UK LEGO store, the Atari 2600 joins other iconic gaming consoles such as Nintendo Entertainment System<\/a> in being eternalised in LEGO form.<\/p>\n

Buy LEGO Atari 2600 for \u00a3209.99 at LEGO.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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