LEGO has officially revealed its PAC-MAN Arcade set, timed to coincide with Pac‑Man’s 43rd anniversary.
The new model joins LEGO’s expanding lineup of retro gaming builds — which already includes tributes to the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) — and is aimed at adult collectors with an 18+ age recommendation.
Release date, price, and piece count
- Release date: June 4, 2023 (early access for LEGO VIP members on June 1, 2023)
- Piece count: 2,651 bricks
- Price: £229.99 / $269.99
The set is an officially licensed celebration of Namco’s arcade classic Pac‑Man, originally released in 1980.
LEGO Group has positioned the model as a display-focused build rather than a fully playable arcade cabinet.
Like LEGO’s NES set, the PAC‑MAN cabinet features mechanical and aesthetic touches designed to evoke the original arcade machine.
Key features and build details
LEGO’s PAC‑MAN set includes several moving and illuminated elements.
A windable side handle animates the on-screen action so Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde can be seen chasing Pac‑Man around the LEGO-built maze.
The cabinet also features a light-up coin slot and larger moving figures mounted on the marquee.
Because of the number of pieces and the model’s mechanical components, LEGO has labeled the set suitable for builders aged 18 and over.
Context and collection fit
This release follows recent additions to LEGO’s video game-themed range, including announced Donkey Kong expansion sets and prior retro gaming models such as the NES.
The PAC‑MAN Arcade set reinforces LEGO’s focus on nostalgia-driven, display-oriented builds that appeal to both toy collectors and gaming fans.
Rewritten statement
The announcement leaned into Pac‑Man’s trademark chomping sound, noting that the set’s presentation is a clear nod to the arcade original’s iconic ‘waka waka’ motif and the character’s enduring visual identity.
Source and coverage
The reveal was reported by Nintendo Life on May 22, 2023, in a piece by Jim Norman.
The set will be available through LEGO’s official channels and retail partners when it launches in early June 2023.
Collectors and fans interested in LEGO’s retro gaming offerings can now add PAC‑MAN to a growing library of video game-inspired builds that celebrate classic arcade and console history.
The new model joins LEGO’s expanding lineup of retro gaming builds — which already includes tributes to the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) — and is aimed at adult collectors with an 18+ age recommendation.
Release date, price, and piece count
- Release date: June 4, 2023 (early access for LEGO VIP members on June 1, 2023)
- Piece count: 2,651 bricks
- Price: £229.99 / $269.99
The set is an officially licensed celebration of Namco’s arcade classic Pac‑Man, originally released in 1980.
LEGO Group has positioned the model as a display-focused build rather than a fully playable arcade cabinet.
Like LEGO’s NES set, the PAC‑MAN cabinet features mechanical and aesthetic touches designed to evoke the original arcade machine.
Key features and build details
LEGO’s PAC‑MAN set includes several moving and illuminated elements.
A windable side handle animates the on-screen action so Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde can be seen chasing Pac‑Man around the LEGO-built maze.
The cabinet also features a light-up coin slot and larger moving figures mounted on the marquee.
Because of the number of pieces and the model’s mechanical components, LEGO has labeled the set suitable for builders aged 18 and over.
Context and collection fit
This release follows recent additions to LEGO’s video game-themed range, including announced Donkey Kong expansion sets and prior retro gaming models such as the NES.
The PAC‑MAN Arcade set reinforces LEGO’s focus on nostalgia-driven, display-oriented builds that appeal to both toy collectors and gaming fans.
Rewritten statement
The announcement leaned into Pac‑Man’s trademark chomping sound, noting that the set’s presentation is a clear nod to the arcade original’s iconic ‘waka waka’ motif and the character’s enduring visual identity.
Source and coverage
The reveal was reported by Nintendo Life on May 22, 2023, in a piece by Jim Norman.
The set will be available through LEGO’s official channels and retail partners when it launches in early June 2023.
Collectors and fans interested in LEGO’s retro gaming offerings can now add PAC‑MAN to a growing library of video game-inspired builds that celebrate classic arcade and console history.
