The special version of the NES in LEGO is a piece that every Nintendo lover will want to have on the shelf
THE LEGO Group announced announced on Tuesday, 14, a special version of the iconic NES, console table from Nintendo, popularly known as βNintendinhoβIn Brazil, launched in 1985. The set has more than 2,600 pieces and comes to the market for a trifle of US $ 229.99, something around R $ 1,235.00 in direct conversion, without taxes, with the current dollar quote . A teaser of the new kit had been shown yesterday on the official LEGO account at Twitter:
The complete NES kit includes the classic video game, a controller, a cartridge and a mini tube television, with a kind of interactive screen, which with the rotation of its handle, reproduces one of the phases of Super Mario Bros. Unfortunately the console version is not functional, but it is certainly an issue of respect for longtime fans.
In addition, on television there is a space to attach a Mario action figure, previously sold in LEGO Super Mario kits, which allows you to emit the same sound effects as the game of the 80s, to better your experience.
About NES
Launched in Brazil in 1985, the device fell into the public's favor and became a cultural phenomenon over the years. Selling just over 60 million units, the NES has set new standards for the gaming industry, with renowned titles like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Super Mario Bros and Donkey Kong.
In addition, the console had been designed to look like a toy, and consequently attract more attention from children and adults. Not to mention that it was the first console to receive games from third-party companies, such as Castlevania, Mega Man, Duck Tales, Ghosts βN Goblins, Ninja Gaiden and Final Fantasy. This happened because in the past, only games that were developed by their respective manufacturers were inserted in the consoles.
However, the success of the exclusive Super Mario Bros was the great gimmick of the video-game, becoming the fifth best-selling game of all time, with 64 million copies sent to stores. Its simple gameplay, colorful graphics, and a striking soundtrack were its highlights, not to mention, of course, the addition of Pop Culture's most famous mustachioed plumber, who immediately became not only Nintendo's mascot, as the main symbol of Nintendo. Japanese giant and global reference. The game also had the participation of other characters that would become consecrated in the future, such as Princess Peach, Luigi and the Machiavellian Bowser.
THE LEGO NES be available for purchase in the United States from the 1st of August. This was not the first partnership between Nintendo and the LEGO Group, and it certainly will not be the last.
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