"Every single element in the set is printed, no stickers anywhere, including new tile pieces featuring equalizer bars and musical note graphics that were debuted specifically for this set. The needle swivels and can be tucked behind a small antenna piece when not in use. Flip it around, and there are printed red, white, and grey ports on the back representing stereo channels, details that nobody asked for and that audio enthusiasts will immediately clock."
"The LEGO 40699 Retro Record Player wasn't sold in stores. It was a gift-with-purchase exclusive during LEGO Insiders Weekend in November 2024, meaning you had to spend $250 or more on LEGO.com within a two-day window to take one home. That's a steep entry point for a 310-piece set that fits in the palm of your hand."
"A hidden gear underneath lets the record actually spin, which is either a delightful touch or a reminder that LEGO designers genuinely cannot help themselves. The set slots into a growing line of brick-built nostalgia objects LEGO has been developing with some consistency. The Retro Radio, the Typewriter, the Polaroid OneStep Camera, each one picks..."
LEGO released the 40699 Retro Record Player as a limited gift-with-purchase exclusive during LEGO Insiders Weekend in November 2024, requiring a $250 minimum purchase on LEGO.com. Despite its premium entry point and small size, the set demonstrates exceptional design craftsmanship with fully printed elements, no stickers, and newly debuted tile pieces featuring equalizer bars and musical notes. The record player includes functional details like a swiveling needle, printed stereo channel ports on the back, and a hidden gear mechanism allowing the record to spin. The set now appears on secondary markets for approximately $50, reflecting genuine consumer interest beyond promotional circumstances. This release represents part of LEGO's expanding line of brick-built nostalgic objects.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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