The LEGO Group and Bandai Namco celebrate the 43rd anniversary of PAC MAN with the announcement of the new vintage set of LEGO ICONS PAC-MAN Arcade. One of the most famous and nostalgic arcade games of all time.
Originally released on May 22, 1980 by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco) in Japan, the video game PAC MAN has become a cultural icon. After 40 years of being part of pop culture around the world through games, TV shows, music and more, The LEGO Group has collaborated with Bandai Namco to bring back the 80s classic in brick form. . . This collaboration led to the unique discovery that the famous yellow color of PAC MAN was inspired by the characteristic color of the LEGO group.
The design of the new LEGO set shows an arcade version of PAC MAN. Plus, it lets you recreate some of the game’s legendary ghost-eating moves. Additionally, builders will be able to create large, colorful versions of blocks from PAC-MAN, BLINKY and CLYDE rotating on a pedestal.
Interesting facts about Pac-Man
- On May 22, 1980, the first test was carried out for PAC MANwhere the public got to see the yellow character for the first time.
- PAC MAN it is yellow, as designer Mr. Iwatani was inspired by the iconic yellow color of LEGO bricks.
- The character’s form is based on a pizza with a slice missing.
- The game was released in Japan on June 29, 1980, before being made available to the rest of the world.
- An animated series of PAC MAN it hit TV screens in the 80s.
- Buckner & Garcia released the hit song “PAC-MAN Fever”, which peaked at number 9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in March 1982.
- • In 1993, Billy Mitchell of Florida became the first player to achieve a game-perfect score of 3,333,360 points. In order to achieve a perfect score, the player had to clear all 256 screens without failing. In addition to consuming all PAC-DOTs, fruits and ghosts (consume 4 ghosts with each POWER PELLET).
- In recognition of the release of PAC-MAN in 1980, where 293,822 arcade units were installed over 7 years, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized the game as the “most successful arcade game” in the world.
A LEGO recreation in detail
Describing the design process for the new assembly, Sven FrankLEGO designer, comments: “As a cultural icon for 40 years, it has been a pleasure to bring PAC-MAN in the form of blocks. We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to recreate classic video game experiences. Our team of talented designers have worked tirelessly to capture the essence of the beloved arcade machine from PAC-MAN. self PAC-MAN to the colorful maze environment it inhabits. Every detail has been carefully thought out and crafted, resulting in a one-of-a-kind LEGO creation that captures the magic of the original game. All of this, while adding a fun twist and a few easter eggs, video game style. We’re thrilled to share this incredible build with the world and can’t wait to see the joy it will bring to fans of all ages.”.
LEGO VIP members will have early access to purchase the LEGO PAC-MAN Arcade set starting June 1, 2023 at LEGO.com/PAC-MAN and in LEGO stores. It will be available to everyone from June 4, 2023 at an RRP of $269.99 / $269.99 / £229.99.
I’ve traveled to worlds you’d never believe, only to end up with enemies that defy mysticism. I felt my pulse quicken with each battle, and the sigh of someone who knows they will have to get back up. There’s always a villain waiting and an adventure around the corner.
