Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Atari 2600 vs LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10306
LEGO Icons Atari 2600
Woodgrain console. Joystick. Three working cartridges. And a tiny LEGO 1980s living-room scene that absolutely steals the show.
Set #10300
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine
The 1.21-gigawatt build. Three configurations, every callback from the films, and a minifig Marty and Doc that actually look like Marty and Doc.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Atari 2600 | LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 5/5WINS |
| Pieces | 2,532WINS | 1,872 |
| MSRP | $239.99 | $199.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.09WINS | $0.11 |
| Verdict | Recommended | Must buy |
| Best for | Retro gaming fans, Generation X collectors, and anyone who wants a smaller-footprint vintage tech build. | BTTF fans, 80s nostalgia builders, and anyone who wants a small-footprint Icons set with serious display energy. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Atari 2600
Pros
- Three buildable cartridges (Asteroids, Centipede, Adventure) with cartridge-art tiles
- 1980s living-room vignette — TV, couch, shag rug, and a player figure
- Joystick with a fully functional 8-direction stick (no electronics, just clever hinges)
- Console opens to reveal a hidden vignette inside
Cons
- No working mechanism — pure display, unlike the [PAC-MAN](/reviews/pac-man) or [NES](/reviews/nes-console)
- Younger collectors without 80s nostalgia may find it less compelling
- Joystick base is hollow — looks great but feels lightweight
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine
Pros
- Three movie-accurate configurations (BTTF1 road, BTTF2 hover, BTTF3 rail)
- Marty and Doc minifigs are the best versions LEGO has ever made
- Mr. Fusion, hover wheels, time-circuit display — every iconic detail is in there
- Compact footprint — fits a small shelf, unlike most Icons cars
- Easy 5–7 hour build, perfect for a weekend
Cons
- Hover-mode wheel swap takes 60 seconds and isn't elegant
- Side-vent stickers are unforgiving if you've never applied LEGO stickers before
- The flux capacitor light kit isn't included (third-party only)
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.