Lego Unveils First Working Pinball Machine Set
Quick Look
- Lego has released its first working pinball machine set, the Lego Icons Arcade Pinball Machine.
- Featuring a space theme, it includes a ball launcher, flippers, bumpers, and a ramp.
- The 2,273-piece set costs $230 and will be available starting July 1.
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Why It Matters
Lego has previously released interactive sets, such as a Pac-Man arcade machine. This new pinball set continues the trend of offering engaging play experiences after assembly.
Lego has unveiled a cute new set, which happens to be its first working pinball machine. The Lego Icons Arcade Pinball Machine features a spring-loaded ball launcher, functional flippers, spinning bumpers and a ramp bridge. It has a space theme and it comes with two minifigures: an astronaut and a baby astronaut. Hitting an asteroid target will help reunite the two.
Fans who could use a little assistance when it comes to assembling the 2,273-piece set can turn to the Lego Builder app for 3D directions.
The set doesn't appear to include Lego's Smart Brick, and while it looks like a fun set to assemble and then play with, it doesn't seem like it'll have a ton of replayability. Still, I'd love to have it as a display piece. Lego has released other sets you can interact with after you put them together, such as a Pac-Man arcade machine.
Lego insiders will be able to snap up the pinball machine on July 1. The set will go on general sale three days later. It'll cost you $230.
Open Questions
- Will there be future interactive Lego sets?
- What is the long-term durability of the pinball machine?
