LEGO PlayStation (72306) Officially Announced!

LEGO and Sony have finally announced their latest collaboration set, introducing the LEGO Playstation (72306)!

During the State of Play event this morning, the upcoming brick-built Playstation set will release in LEGO stores and online 1st October (Insiders Early Access). The 1,911 piece set will retail for £139.99 / $159.99 / €179.99. The set is an almost 1:1 replica of the original PlayStation and, it even had an opening disc cover, two mini dioramas of Gran Turismo and Ape Escape, and a matching controller. This premium building set is perfect for anyone who loves video games or retro consoles, so you can treat yourself or another fan with this epic gamer gift idea.

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/playstation-72306

Official details:

Enjoy a rush of nostalgia as you build a detailed LEGO® PlayStation (72306) console replica and original controller. This model building kit for adults makes an awesome addition to any video game merch collection, perfect for display in a gaming room. It features a brick-built version of the original PlayStation®, or ’PS1’ as it’s often called, and the very first controller, which plugs into the console, plus Open and Power buttons. Create dioramas of 2 legendary games: Gran Turismo released in 1997, and Ape Escape, released in 1999, which was taken to a new level with the introduction of the DualShock controller. This premium building set is perfect for anyone who loves video games or retro consoles, so you can treat yourself or another fan with this epic gamer gift idea. As you immerse yourself in the project, enjoy enhanced creativity with the LEGO Builder app, zooming and rotating with 3D instructions while saving and tracking progress. This set contains 1,911 pieces.

• RETRO GAMING CONSOLE – Spark memories of unforgettable games as you build your own retro gaming system with this near 1:1 scale LEGO® PlayStation (72306) display set for adults ages 18 and up
• NOSTALGIC GAMER DECOR – Recreate a detailed replicaof the original PlayStation® gaming console and an original controller for display on a shelf or desk in any office or game room
• PACKED WITH EASTER EGGS – Discover the detail filled dioramas of 2 games that made history: Ape Escape, with the iconic red or blue monkey helmet, and Gran Turismo, with mini cars ready to race
• TURN ON, PLUG IN, DISPLAY – Use the ’working’ Open and Power buttons on the console model and plug the controller into the front, or pull out the dioramas and display them separately
• GAMER GIFT IDEA FOR ADULTS – A walk down memory lane for any nostalgic PlayStation® players; this building kit is the perfect retro video game console gift for a birthday or any special occasion
• GAMING MERCHANDISE – This epic, brick-built PlayStation® set combines a creative challenge with ’90s nostalgia and realistic details that appeal to players
• LEGO® BUILDER APP – Enhance the construction experience with the app, which lets you zoom in, rotate and assemble models using 3D instructions, track progress and save your sets
• DIMENSIONS – This 1,911-piece set features an iconic ’PS1’ replica that measures over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 10.5 in. (26 cm) wide and 7.5 in. (19 cm) deep