Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels
Lego and Nintendo have officially revealed a new playable arcade machine set featuring the debut of Donkey Kong and Mario.
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The brief
Lego and Nintendo have announced the release of a new Donkey Kong arcade set, identified as set number 72051. The construction set is designed to function as a playable model, allowing users to recreate the experience of Mario jumping over barrels as featured in the original arcade title.
Coverage from outlets including The Verge, Polygon, IGN, and Jay’s Brick Blog emphasizes the interactive capabilities of the build. Nintendo has also provided official promotional material highlighting the set's role in celebrating the history of the Donkey Kong and Mario characters.
Future developments will involve the release of the set to consumers. Coverage does not yet specify a release date or retail pricing details for the product.
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Quick answers
What is the new Lego set called?
It is officially titled the Donkey Kong Arcade, identified by set number 72051.
Can you play the set?
Yes, coverage indicates the set is a playable arcade machine model that allows for Mario-themed barrel-jumping gameplay.
How much does the set cost?
The provided coverage does not specify the price of the set.
Coverage (7)
- We Go Hands-On With the New LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set to Show How You Can 'Play' It IGN · 1d ago
- Relive the classic with the new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade nintendo.com · 1d ago
- Nintendo and Lego officially reveal new Donkey Kong arcade set Polygon.com · 1d ago
- LEGO 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade lets you build a playable arcade machine celebrating DK and Mario's debut Jay's Brick Blog · 1d ago
- Relive the classic with the new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade nintendo.com · 1d ago
- LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Officially Announced IGN · 1d ago
- Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels The Verge · 1d ago
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