Astro Bot followers who could have wished the Lego Astro Bot set however didn’t essentially need to purchase the Lego PlayStation to get it may well at present purchase it on the PlayStation Direct retailer.
Final month Sony and Lego formally introduced the Lego PlayStation set, which is sort of the precise measurement of the unique console, prices $179.99 / €159.99 /£139.99 and consists of 1,911 items.
It was later introduced that the set would even be accompanied by a separate Lego Astro Bot set.
As usually occurs on the Lego retailer, Astro Bot is a ‘present with buy’ (GWP) promotion, that means the one approach clients can get one is by buying a sure merchandise or spending a specific amount within the Lego Retailer.
On this case, Lego Astro Bot is included as a free GWP if clients spend greater than $150 / £135 on the Lego web site, whether or not that’s on the Lego PlayStation or one thing else completely.
Normally, GWP promotions are limited-time affairs and might solely be acquired on this approach, that means anybody who solely needs the GWP has to show to the resale market, the place sellers on websites like eBay usually promote them for inflated costs.
This time, nevertheless, Sony is promoting the Lego Astro Bot as a standalone buy on the PlayStation Direct retailer, that means those that don’t need the Lego PlayStation however would really like a Lego Astro Bot can get him there.
The set could be bought from PlayStation Direct at a worth of $24.99 / £17.99 plus transport, with PlayStation Plus subscribers getting 5% off.
The Lego Astro Bot set consists of 276 items, and is round 8 inches excessive when positioned on the included stand.
The mannequin’s head and arms could be moved to position it in numerous poses, and its eyes could be swapped between spherical and half-moon shapes to vary its expression.
“Designed for adults ages 18 and up, this iconic hero makes a cool gaming ornament that’s excellent for an workplace or sport room,” Lego’s official description reads.
“Full with cape and blue propulsion jets, the Astro Bot determine comes with a stand to show the character proudly on a bookshelf or desk.”
