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Lego unveils Donkey Kong arcade machine set that lets Mario jump endless barrels

Luis Cabral ·

Lego today unveils a Donkey Kong arcade machine set that lets a Lego Mario jump endless barrels, according to The Verge. The playable display taps one of gaming’s most iconic cabinets and targets adult collectors riding the nostalgia wave, as Lego deepens its Nintendo collaboration. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto is reportedly happy with the result, The Verge reports.

Designed with Carl Merriam, known for the Lego Nintendo Game Boy and Piranha Plant, the build uses a looping mechanism to keep barrels coming, The Verge notes. Merriam also contributed to Lion Knights' Castle, Galaxy Explorer, and Pirates of Barracuda Bay, a pedigree that hints at a feature-rich, display-worthy set, according to The Verge. Watch for official pricing, launch date, and regional availability from Lego and Nintendo. [Developing. This article will be updated.]