Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Atari 2600 vs LEGO Icons Jazz Club
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 #10312
LEGO Icons Jazz Club
A jazz club. A pizza place. A tailor's shop. Three connected New Orleans venues, all photographable, all fully furnished.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Atari 2600 | LEGO Icons Jazz Club |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 5/5WINS |
| Pieces | 2,532 | 2,899WINS |
| MSRP | $239.99 | $229.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.09 | $0.08WINS |
| Verdict | Recommended | Must buy |
| Best for | Retro gaming fans, Generation X collectors, and anyone who wants a smaller-footprint vintage tech build. | Modular Building collectors expanding their LEGO street; jazz fans; food-and-music city builders. |
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 Jazz Club
Pros
- Three connected venues — jazz club, pizza place, tailor's shop
- Working stage with horn quartet and pianist setup
- New Orleans-style architecture with cast-iron balconies
- Seven characters with story-rich casting (musicians, server, tailor, customers)
- Modular base — connects to the [Boutique Hotel](/reviews/boutique-hotel) and other Modular sets
Cons
- $230 is on the higher end of recent Modular MSRPs
- Cast-iron balcony work is fiddly — small pieces, tight tolerances
- Limited gritty-NOLA character (set is more polished than authentic)
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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.