Arguably the coolest Nintendo Lego set, the Nintendo Entertainment System, had been unavailable at Amazon earlier this month (a common occurrence), but now it’s back in stock–and with a slight discount as well. Normally $270, Amazon’s latest restock shaves the price to $262. While a savings of $8 isn’t much, at least it’s something considering we actually have never seen a discount on the Lego NES at Amazon. In the event that Amazon sells out again, you can also find it at Target for the same price.
If you thought this Lego set could be purchased for less than $270 at one point, you’d be correct. Released in 2020 with a launch price of $230, the Lego NES was one of many sets that received substantial price hikes in 2022. For the past two years, the Lego NES has remained at its $270 price–when it’s available to purchase at all. Major retailers–sometimes all of them–are constantly sold out of the Lego NES.
It’s not the only hard-to-find Lego Nintendo set. The Super Mario 64 Question Block has disappeared from most retailers this year, and Lego retired the $200 building kit in July. Amazon just restocked this set as well–perhaps for the last time.
Lego Nintendo Entertainment System
Lego Nintendo Entertainment SystemLego NES at Amazon (2,646 pieces) — $262 ($270) | Also at Target
Lego’s take on Nintendo’s iconic console doesn’t just include a buildable version of the machine, it also throws in all the pieces you’ll need to build an old-school CRT TV and stand, NES controller, and a Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge as well. The end result is a surprisingly intricate display piece, full of interactive elements like a working cartridge slot, rotating dials on the CRT TV, and a crank-operated screen that emulates a Super Mario level. It also has a very charming secret that will delight long-time fans.
This is one of only a handful Lego Nintendo display pieces on the market–the playsets are wildly different–and if you’re looking to get the complete collection or spoil a Lego fan in your life, you can’t go wrong with the handful of other kits currently available.
Lego Nintendo Display Sets
Lego Super Mario Question BlockSuper Mario 64 Question Block at Amazon (2,064 pieces) — $200Lego NES at Amazon (2,646 pieces) — $262 ($270) | Also at TargetPreorder Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi at Target (1,215 pieces) — $130Mighty Bowser at Amazon (2,807 pieces) — $270 | Also at WalmartPiranaha Plant at Amazon (540 pieces) — $60 pricePreorder Zelda – The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 pieces) — $300
Mighty Bowser is quite expensive at $270–but it is gigantic when fully constructed–so as a Koopa King alternative, we’d recommend the adorable Lego Bowser Muscle Car for a cute and compact take on the Mario Rival. That’ll leave you plenty of change to grab one of the new Lego Super Mario starter sets that launched earlier this month.
Fans of Lego’s Nintendo offerings have two very exciting sets to look forward to building in the coming weeks.
Sticking with the plumber, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi recaptures the magic of one of the best Mario games in all of its retro glory. It features pixelated Mario and Yoshi Nintendo figures that don’t just look good, they’re also animated thanks to the crank-driven mechanic. Priced at $130, the 1,215-piece Super Mario World Lego set is available to preorder at Target ahead of its October 1 release.
There’s also The Legend of Zelda: The Great Deku Tree set releasing September 1. This is the first Lego set based on the Zelda franchise. The 2,500-piece building kit is available to preorder for $300 exclusively at the Lego Store. It’s the most expensive Lego Nintendo set to date, but it is a 2-in-1 build. You can build The Great Deku Tree based on its appearance in Ocarina of Time, then disassemble and build the Breath of the Wild version of the wise tree.
Heads up for Nintendo fans who own a Nintendo Switch: For a limited time, all Switch games, including preorders, are B2G1 free for My Best Buy Plus members.
