From collectors across the globe to industry observers, there’s a lot of buzz over a new LEGO Icons offering that brings “a nostalgic nod to the iconic music styles of the 1950s and 1960s.”
Introducing the “Retro Radio,” a 906-piece set made of LEGO pieces that promises “a delightful voyage through musical time, combining vintage charm with contemporary functionality.”
As LEGO sees it, the Retro Radio offers “a unique and novel experience to music, art and nostalgia aficionados.”
Once one completes building it, the Retro Radio features a dial to turn the sound on/off or switch between different pre-recorded sounds in soundbrick — mimicking a real retro radio.
That’s not to say this is a toy that lacks functionality.
“With a modern twist, music fans can insert and hide a mobile phone via the radio’s back panel to play tunes.”
Streaming audio from an AM or FM radio station is also an option, making it seem just like a real device with actual broadcast signals coming from the Retro Radio.
The LEGO Icons Retro Radio is available for LEGO Insiders from June 1 at www.LEGO.com/radio and at LEGO Stores. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price pre-tax is $99.99.
Dimensions: Measures over 13 in. (32 cm) high, 9 in. (23 cm) wide
and 2.5 in. (7 cm) deep
