- Shigeru Miyamoto is 'very happy' with the execution of the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set, indicating strong approval from the Nintendo legend.
- The LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set is made up of 1,371 pieces and recreates the original arcade cabinet from 1981.
- Hands-on previews reveal interactive barrel mechanics, allowing players to pull a lever to deploy barrels down the scaffolding.
- The set includes 21 barrels that cleverly reload from the bottom, creating an infinite loop when the lever is pulled.
- The LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set is available for preorder now and will be released on August 1 for $199.99.
- During development, Nintendo requested that the poison barrels be made heavier than the regular ones, leading to the addition of minifigure heads inside them.
- The set features a detailed design, including a chute that can hold 14 individual barrels and a total system capacity of 20 barrels.
Shigeru Miyamoto is reportedly "very happy" with the new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set, which launches on August 1 for $199.99. The set comprises 1,371 pieces and stands over 15 inches tall, recreating the iconic 1981 arcade cabinet.12367
The interactive features include a lever that deploys barrels down the scaffolding, a joystick to move Jumpman towards the hammer power-up, and a jump button that sends barrels down. The set cleverly includes 21 barrels that can reload from the bottom, creating an infinite loop of gameplay.5
Miyamoto's involvement led to specific design requests, such as making the poison barrels heavier by adding minifigure heads inside them. The set also showcases its mechanics with clear bricks, allowing users to see the barrel reload function.
The LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set is not just a build; it’s a detailed recreation of a traditional Donkey Kong level, featuring bricks representing DK, Jumpman, and Lady. The arcade cabinet can hold 14 individual barrels in the chute and has a total capacity for 20 barrels overall. Fans can preorder the set now, with its release expected to delight both LEGO and gaming enthusiasts alike.910
“Nintendo requested that poison barrels be heavier, so LEGO added minifigure heads inside them. The 1,371-piece set, priced at $199.99 and releasing August 1, stands over 15 inches tall and recreates the 1981 arcade cabinet with interactive mechanics including an infinite barrel loop fed by a chute that holds 14 barrels.”
