The LEGO Group and Bandai Namco are celebrating the 43rd anniversary of PAC-MAN with the reveal of the new vintage LEGO ICONS PAC-MAN Arcade set - one of the most famous and nostalgic arcade games of all time! After originally being released in 1980, the PAC-MAN video game became a cultural icon. After 40 years of being a part of pop culture worldwide through games, TV shows, music, and more, the LEGO Group is bringing the 80s classic back in brick form.
The new LEGO set design shows an arcade version of PAC-MAN and allows you to recreate some of the legendary ghost-munching moves of the game. In addition, builders can create large colorful brick versions of PAC-MAN, BLINKY, and CLYDE that rotate on a base and can be displayed on top of the cabinet or separately. Once complete, you can light up the coin slot, plus there is a small vignette of a female minifigure playing PAC-MAN on an arcade, hidden inside of the cabinet.
Describing the process of designing the new set, Sven Franic, LEGO Designer comments: “A cultural icon for the past 40 years, it was a delight to bring PAC-MAN to brick life. We are always looking for new and exciting ways to bring classic gaming experiences to life. Our team of talented designers worked tirelessly to capture the essence of the beloved PAC-MAN arcade machine in brick form, from PAC-MAN himself to the colorful, maze-like environment he inhabits. Every detail was carefully considered and crafted, resulting in a one-of-a-kind LEGO creation that captures the magic of the original game while adding a playful new twist and a couple of Easter eggs – in true video game style. We are thrilled to share this incredible build with the world and cannot wait to see the joy it brings to fans of all ages.”
The LEGO ICONS PAC-MAN Arcade set will launch on June 4th and will be available for $269.99 USD on the official LEGO website. LEGO VIP members will have early access to purchase the LEGO PAC-MAN Arcade set on June 1st.
