Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Atari 2600 vs LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
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 #10317
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Working steering, opening doors, removable roof panels, and the iconic Defender silhouette. The most British set in the Icons lineup.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Atari 2600 | LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 5/5WINS |
| Pieces | 2,532WINS | 2,336 |
| MSRP | $239.99 | $239.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.09WINS | $0.10 |
| Verdict | Recommended | Must buy |
| Best for | Retro gaming fans, Generation X collectors, and anyone who wants a smaller-footprint vintage tech build. | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. |
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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Pros
- Movie-accurate Defender 90 silhouette in Icons-tier build quality
- Working steering wheel — front wheels turn when you turn the steering
- Opening doors, hood, and tailgate
- Removable roof panels for full interior access
- Detailed engine bay under the hood
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a car, not a vignette)
- Some intricate wiring routing visible if you display with the hood up
- Wheels don't articulate over a 360-degree range (front-wheels 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.