The Unholy Union of Lego and Nintendo: A Monopoly on Your Wallet
Lego, the beloved toy manufacturer, has just unleashed a new batch of sets that will drain your bank account and enslave your soul. Yes, we’re talking about their latest collaboration with Nintendo, the company behind the beloved games Animal Crossing and Super Mario.
The new sets, available now at Lego and Amazon, are a masterclass in milking nostalgia and peddling overpriced plastic toys. The Dodo Airlines Airport, a must-have for any Animal Crossing fan, will set you back a mere $37.99. But why stop there? You can also fork over $79.99 for the K.K. Slider concert set, complete with a town hall, K.K.’s camper, and an outdoor café. It’s like a real-life representation of your Animal Crossing island, but without the freedom to roam.
And if you thought those prices were outrageous, wait until you see the Super Mario sets. The Goombas’ Playground and Luigi’s Adventure sets are available for a whopping $29.99 and $39.99, respectively. But the real crown jewel is King Boo’s Haunted Mansion, a 932-piece monstrosity that will set you back $74.99. You know what you can buy with that money? A whole lot of other toys, for starters.
A Monopoly on Your Wallet
This isn’t just a problem for Lego and Nintendo; it’s a symptom of a larger issue. The toys industry is built on exploiting our nostalgia and love for retro gaming. Companies are willing to pay top dollar for the rights to use beloved characters and settings, just to sell us overpriced merchandise. It’s a racket, and we’re all just pawns in their game.
So, will you be buying into the Lego and Nintendo partnership? Or will you stand strong against the forces of commercialism and refuse to give in to the temptation of pricey plastic toys? The choice is yours, but let’s be real – you’re probably going to cave and shell out the cash for that K.K. Slider concert set.
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Topics: Nintendo, Nintendo Switch
