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LOS ANGELES — January 5, 2021 — Today, New Wave Toys launched Asteroids X RepliCade, a fully playable, limited edition, 12-inch-tall replica of Atari’s legendary arcade classic. This exciting release is now available for purchase on NewWaveToys.com for $119.99.
Officially licensed by Atari, the Asteroids X RepliCade celebrates 40 years of the groundbreaking vector-based space shooter and is modeled after the original 1979 arcade cabinet. Faithfully featuring the classic Atari Owl Eyes diecast coin door, operator dip switches, and glow-in-the-dark packaging, Asteroids x RepliCade is an essential addition to any nostalgic gamer’s cabinet collection.
Key features:
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Limited Production 40th Anniversary Edition (of 3,500)
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Replica 1979 Asteroids arcade machine in 1/6th scale (12 inches tall)
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Professional reproduction cabinet art by Escape Pod
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Plays the original Asteroids arcade game on high resolution screen optimized for vector enhancement
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Arcade Operator’s menu featuring dip switches and cabinet settings
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High Score saving with non-volatile memory
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Atari Owl Eyes metal coin door with storage compartment
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Atari cone Volcano buttons
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Authentic wood cabinet construction
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Illuminated marquee and cabinet accents
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Built-in high capacity rechargeable battery
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Amplified mono audio with volume control
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Glow in the dark packaging
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Officially licensed by Atari
Accessories:
New Wave Toys is dedicated to recreating the authentic arcade experience with its line of premium collectibles, all of which replicate the features and vintage feel of the arcade machines we grew up with, in consumer-friendly 1/6-scale. Dragon’s Lair X RepliCade follows previously released cabinets including Street Fighter II: Champion Edition X RepliCade, Tempest X RepliCade, and Centipede X RepliCade.
For more information, please visit newwavetoys.com.
About New Wave Toys
New Wave Toys is committed to crafting all the products you wish you had growing up. Formed in 2016, the tight-knit team consists of veteran makers with over 20 years of experience in design, development, marketing, and manufacturing of video game software, hardware, and collectibles. Acclaimed worldwide for their unparalleled attention to detail and growing assortment of first-class collectibles, New Wave Toys is only scaling up in ambition – even as they keep their immaculate RepliCade mini arcade cabinets scaled down to fit perfectly on your top shelf. In 2019, New Wave Toys expanded their offerings and introduced RepliTronics, a lineup of retro-inspired consumer electronics. Follow New Wave Toys on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For more information, please visit newwavetoys.com.
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