The discontinued Lego Atari 2600 set, which had sold out earlier this year, has made an unexpected reappearance in stock on Amazon. This restock of the 2,532-piece set is particularly notable because it`s being offered at its original retail price of $240. This comes as a surprise, given that Lego officially retired the model last December, and most other retailers have been out of stock for many months.
This isn`t the first instance of Amazon bringing back a retired Lego gaming console. Earlier this year, the retired Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was restocked, though at a price $60 above its original MSRP. However, even that higher price was considered a better deal compared to the inflated rates seen from resellers. Considering that the NES set quickly vanished due to the anticipation of the Lego Game Boy launch, it`s highly probable that the Atari 2600 set will also sell out rapidly once again.
About the Lego Atari 2600 Set
Part of the exclusive Lego Icons collection, the Atari 2600 set is meticulously designed for adult collectors and experienced builders. It faithfully recreates the iconic console`s most popular edition, featuring its distinctive faux wood paneling on the front.
The assembled console measures approximately 13 x 8.5 inches and stands 3 inches tall at its highest point. Its four functional switches—Power, TV Type, Game Select, and Game Reset—accurately mimic the original console`s controls. The set also includes a charming miniature gamer`s room diorama, complete with a minifigure playing Asteroids on a CRT TV. This detailed vignette adds nostalgic accessories like a landline phone, a boom box, and vintage posters. A clever mechanism allows this diorama, typically displayed atop the console, to flip up when the front panel is pushed.
Beyond the console itself, builders will construct a replica of the classic CX40 Joystick, featuring a cable that connects to the back of the system. Additionally, the set includes three iconic Atari 2600 game cartridges—Adventure, Centipede, and Asteroids—each accompanied by its own small, themed diorama.
For those interested in an Atari that actually plays real games, the upcoming Pac-Man-themed Atari 2600+ is notable. This retro console will be released alongside four classic Namco games and a series of Ghost Gang CX40+ Wireless Joysticks.
Other Lego Video Game Themed Building Models
Lego`s upcoming gaming hardware replica is the classic Game Boy, set for release on October 1st at a price of $60. This 421-piece model features an authentic design and includes two cartridges. While major retailers have already sold out of pre-orders, it might still be possible to acquire one directly from the Lego Store. Another noteworthy release is the Lego Arcade Machine, a 468-piece buildable arcade cabinet launched on August 1st, which opens to reveal an `80s-themed game room interior.
The substantial Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade set, consisting of 2,651 pieces, is currently available on Amazon for $270.
- Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) – $40
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) – $60 (Releases October 1)
- Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) – $270
- Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) – $240 (Retired, but currently restocked)
- Lego NES (2,646 pieces) – Sold out (Retired, MSRP $270)
Beyond Lego, the officially licensed Mega Bloks Xbox 360 Collector Building Set offers another gaming hardware model. This 1,342-piece kit, exclusive to Target, is currently on sale for $100, a significant reduction from its original price of $150.
While not directly gaming hardware, it`s worth mentioning a notable discount on the Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set, available on Amazon and Walmart. This 1,215-piece set allows builders to create a large pixel-art representation of Mario and Yoshi, inspired by the classic 16-bit SNES game. Normally priced at $130, it is currently discounted to $104 for a limited period.