Mani Cassette Boy (1993)

The Mani Cassette Boy is a unique piece of 1990s retro electronics, designed to closely resemble the iconic Nintendo Game Boy. Manufactured by Mani under an official Nintendo license in 1993, this portable cassette player features a chunky, handheld form factor with sculpted faux buttons and a decorative screen sticker, faithfully mimicking the Game Boy’s aesthetic. Functionally, it offers basic cassette playback features like play, fast forward, and stop, though some versions notably lack a rewind function. This blend of portable audio with a beloved gaming design makes it a highly sought-after collectible. Its rarity and nostalgic appeal, coupled with its official Nintendo licensing, contribute to its desirability as a unique piece of 90’s pop culture.

Loose

Name/Variant	Mani Cassette Boy
Price	£0 – Gift

I would love to eventually get a boxed version of this, but I feel like it is way out of my price range.

Mani also produced a colour variant of this which I’d love to get one day.

Mani also produced other related Nintendo licensed products, such as the Nintendo Calculator Boy, which also share the same design language.

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