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LEGO Icons featuring: The Atari® 2600 console.


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Step into the time machine and journey back to the awesome 1980s with the LEGO® Atari® 2600 (10306) building set designed specifically for adults.

The Atari 2600 console in LEGO form. How many of you owned the original machine?

Embark on a gratifying project that allows you to meticulously recreate every intricate detail of this iconic gaming console, complete with game cartridges and a joystick. Gaming enthusiasts will be thrilled with the inclusion of three mini-builds that depict scenes from three beloved Atari® games. And as a delightful nod to nostalgia, there's even a hidden 1980s scene waiting to be constructed.

Rediscover the magic of three timeless Atari® games: Asteroids™, Adventure, and Centipede™. Each game has its own cartridge, and the set includes three captivating scenes that bring the stories of these games to life.

The game cartridges elegantly slot into the vintage-style console and can be conveniently stored in the cartridge holder. Take a moment to admire the artwork, inspired by the original Atari® designs but infused with the playful spirit of LEGO.

Build a gaming icon from the 1980s – Immerse yourself in a mindful project as you meticulously construct every detail of the buildable Atari® 2600 (10306) console model, complete with a joystick, game cartridges, and mini-scenes depicting the stories of the games.

Build LEGO representation of the three classic games. Centipede, Adventure and Asteroids.

Indulge in retro nostalgia – This replica of the Atari® 2600 console is teeming with authentic details that will transport you back to the days of the original, with an added touch of LEGO® creativity.

Three retro game cartridges – Assemble the three classic game cartridges: Asteroids™, Adventure, and Centipede™. These cartridges effortlessly slide into the console, just like they did on the original version.

Build and unveil the 1980s scene – Discover a hidden vignette showcasing a kid engrossed in playing Asteroids™ in a 1980s room. Take delight in spotting all the classic details like the vintage TV, boombox, posters, retro phone, and roller skates.

Create three display pieces for the games – Construct three scenes inspired by the games Asteroids™, Adventure, and Centipede™. These scenes include a spaceship shooting at asteroids, a castle, and a centipede accompanied by mushroom builds.

Discover the Easter egg – Did you know that the Adventure game is famously credited as one of the first video games to feature an Easter egg? Watch for the LEGO® designer's tribute to this delightful fact.

Dimensions – The main console model measures over 8 cm (3 in.) in height, 33 cm (13 in.) in width, and 22 cm (8.5 in.) in depth.

A project crafted for adults – This LEGO® set is part of a range of building sets designed to captivate adult enthusiasts who appreciate collectable models and revel in impressive design details.