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Rumour: LEGO Astro Bot Sweetens the Deal on Leaked PS1 Set
A rumour suggests LEGO and PlayStation may release an official PlayStation 1 set this autumn, with a LEGO Astro Bot figure offered free to purchasers. The report has not been confirmed by either company, but repeated leaks have increased speculation that the product is real; it would extend PlayStation’s merchandising presence and pair its original console with its current mascot.
According to anonymous sources cited by LEGO news site Brick Tap and shared on Reddit, the set could launch on 1 October. Its price remains uncertain, although both the original leak and a newer image list it at €159.99/$159.99; Astro Bot’s inclusion would reportedly be a promotional gift rather than part of the main set.
In short
- Rumoured LEGO PS1 set may launch on 1 October.
- Buyers could receive a free LEGO Astro Bot figure.
- Neither LEGO nor PlayStation has confirmed the report.
Explained simply
LEGO is a company known for its plastic building bricks, while PlayStation is Sony’s video game brand. The original PlayStation console, often called the PS1, launched in the 1990s and helped establish the brand; Astro Bot is a newer PlayStation character who appears in games.
LEGO and PlayStation have worked together on other products, bringing video game brands into LEGO sets. A set based on the original console would connect PlayStation’s early history with its current games and merchandise, while a free character figure could add to its appeal for collectors.
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