If you were as bowled away by the interactive Lego Donkey Kong Arcade set as I was when it finally got revealed after weeks of leaks, I have news of great import: that gosh-darn son of a gun has hit a record low price.
You can blame Amazon's Big Deal Days sale for that. Just a month after it hit shelves, Lego Donkey Kong Arcade has already tumbled down to £119.99 at Amazon rather than the usual £150 with a speed that'd impress the ape himself. (Just use the extra voucher tick box under the price for the full reduction). Sure, it's 'only' a £30 price cut. But seeing as it hasn't had any kind of discount before, that's big news.
While it looks awesome (it's a faithful ode to the original arcade game that served as DK and Mario's first appearances) and will be a slice of heartwarming nostalgia for long-time fans, that's only part of why I love this kit. The real reason it won me over was the fact that it's so interactive. You see, this isn't just a display piece; it actually works.
Well, to a degree. Although it's not a fully working recreation of the arcade game, you can roll barrels down the girders and get Mario to leap over them using the buttons and joystick just like its inspiration. That's a neat party trick, and a good conversation starter if you have house guests.
This is my favorite time of year to build Lego sets, and some must-have models just got a price cut. Sadly, though, I think we'll have to wait for discounts on this Lego version of the most iconic Joker artwork ever made...
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