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Lego Game Boy Restocked At Amazon, And It's Shipping Early
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The Lego Game Boy doesn't officially launch until October 1, but Amazon is shipping units now, with orders arriving as soon as today (September 26). The retailer had been sold out of preorders for about a month, so it's very possible the 421-piece set will disappear again. Outside of Amazon, the only other major retailer with stock available is Walmart--though Walmart still lists the $60 display model with its original release date. As of September 26, preorders are sold out at Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and the Lego Store.
The brick-built Game Boy is almost exactly the same size as the handheld that quickly became a worldwide sensation when it hit store shelves in Japan and North America in 1989. This looks like an awesome display piece, and retro Nintendo fans are sure to appreciate the nostalgic interactive elements.
Part of Lego's display model series geared toward adult builders and collectors, the Game Boy building kit was teased in January and fully unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The Game Boy is tied with the Super Mario Piranha Plant as the most affordable display model in the Lego Nintendo lineup. It will be the eighth Nintendo-themed kit designed for adults since the pair kicked off their partnership with a replica of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Lego Nintendo Display Models for Adults
The Lego Game Boy's interactive features such as loading carts and displaying scenes from actual games is reminiscent of the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System. Released back in August 2020 to launch Lego's partnership with Nintendo, the 2,646-piece set included the console with a functional top loader, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, a wired NES controller, and a CRT TV with a stand. There's a crank on the side of the TV that moves Mario through a side-scrolling level. Even five years later, the NES is arguably the coolest gaming-related Lego set.
Unfortunately, the Lego NES was officially retired late last year, and it's sold out at every major retailer. A couple months back we noticed Amazon restocked the discontinued set but with an extra $60 added to the price. When Lego Game Boy preorders opened, we wrote here that we wouldn't be surprised if Amazon sold out of the Lego NES at the inflated $330 price. And that happened within days. At the moment, the Lego NES is only available via resellers, and some of the prices make $330 look like a deal.
Speaking of deals, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is on sale for a steep discount at Amazon and Walmart. Released last October, the 1,215-piece build features pixel art versions of Mario and Yoshi based on their 16-bit sprites. Yoshi walks when you turn the crank on the side, and twisting the dial on the back recreates the animation of Yoshi sticking out his tongue.
The most recent addition to the Lego Nintendo "for adults" lineup is the 1,972-piece Mario Kart set with a large buildable Mario and his famous red kart. It launched in May on the Lego Store for $170 and arrived at major retailers in July. Check out our Mario & Standard Kart review for more details on this charming display piece.
While you wait for the Lego Game Boy to arrive, you could warm-up by building the 540-piece Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros.
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | October 1
- Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (1,215 pieces) -- $104 (
$130) - Super Mario: Mighty Bowser (2,807 pieces) -- $270
- Super Mario: Piranha Plant (540 pieces) -- $48 (
$60) - Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart (1,972 pieces) -- $170
- The Legend of Zelda: The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 pieces) -- $300
- Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- Retired, $270 MSRP
- Super Mario 64: Question Block (2,064 pieces) -- $260 | Retired, $200 MSRP
Lego Retro Gaming Hardware
Lego has created a few other display model sets based on retro gaming hardware. The other big one is Lego Icons: Atari 2600, a wonderful 2,532-piece build that authentically captures Atari's legendary home console. Unfortunately, Lego discontinued the Atari 2600 last year--but Amazon restocked it in September for retail price, so grab one while you can.
The Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is still available at major retailers for $270. This impressive 2,651-piece set has a bunch of cool interactive features that make it a stellar collectible for Pac-Man fans. But if you're looking for a cheaper set in the vein of the Game Boy, check out the adorable 468-piece Lego Arcade Machine. As you can see in the picture above, this isn't based on a real arcade machine, but it still looks awesome. Plus, the Lego Arcade Machine only costs $40 and includes a gamer-themed minifigure.
- Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) -- $40
- Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $261.66 (
$270) - Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | Retired
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1
- Lego NES (2,646 pieces) -- Sold out | Retired, $270 MSRP
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The Lego Game Boy doesn't officially launch until October 1, but Amazon is shipping units now, with orders arriving as soon as today (September 26). The retailer had been sold out of preorders for about a month, so it's very possible the 421-piece set will disappear again. Outside of Amazon, the only other major retailer with stock available is Walmart--though Walmart still lists the $60 display model with its original release date. As of September 26, preorders are sold out at Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and the Lego Store.
The brick-built Game Boy is almost exactly the same size as the handheld that quickly became a worldwide sensation when it hit store shelves in Japan and North America in 1989. This looks like an awesome display piece, and retro Nintendo fans are sure to appreciate the nostalgic interactive elements.
Part of Lego's display model series geared toward adult builders and collectors, the Game Boy building kit was teased in January and fully unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The Game Boy is tied with the Super Mario Piranha Plant as the most affordable display model in the Lego Nintendo lineup. It will be the eighth Nintendo-themed kit designed for adults since the pair kicked off their partnership with a replica of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Lego Nintendo Display Models for Adults
The Lego Game Boy's interactive features such as loading carts and displaying scenes from actual games is reminiscent of the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System. Released back in August 2020 to launch Lego's partnership with Nintendo, the 2,646-piece set included the console with a functional top loader, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, a wired NES controller, and a CRT TV with a stand. There's a crank on the side of the TV that moves Mario through a side-scrolling level. Even five years later, the NES is arguably the coolest gaming-related Lego set.
Unfortunately, the Lego NES was officially retired late last year, and it's sold out at every major retailer. A couple months back we noticed Amazon restocked the discontinued set but with an extra $60 added to the price. When Lego Game Boy preorders opened, we wrote here that we wouldn't be surprised if Amazon sold out of the Lego NES at the inflated $330 price. And that happened within days. At the moment, the Lego NES is only available via resellers, and some of the prices make $330 look like a deal.
Speaking of deals, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is on sale for a steep discount at Amazon and Walmart. Released last October, the 1,215-piece build features pixel art versions of Mario and Yoshi based on their 16-bit sprites. Yoshi walks when you turn the crank on the side, and twisting the dial on the back recreates the animation of Yoshi sticking out his tongue.
The most recent addition to the Lego Nintendo "for adults" lineup is the 1,972-piece Mario Kart set with a large buildable Mario and his famous red kart. It launched in May on the Lego Store for $170 and arrived at major retailers in July. Check out our Mario & Standard Kart review for more details on this charming display piece.
While you wait for the Lego Game Boy to arrive, you could warm-up by building the 540-piece Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros.
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | October 1
- Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (1,215 pieces) -- $104 (
$130) - Super Mario: Mighty Bowser (2,807 pieces) -- $270
- Super Mario: Piranha Plant (540 pieces) -- $48 (
$60) - Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart (1,972 pieces) -- $170
- The Legend of Zelda: The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 pieces) -- $300
- Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- Retired, $270 MSRP
- Super Mario 64: Question Block (2,064 pieces) -- $260 | Retired, $200 MSRP
Lego Retro Gaming Hardware
Lego has created a few other display model sets based on retro gaming hardware. The other big one is Lego Icons: Atari 2600, a wonderful 2,532-piece build that authentically captures Atari's legendary home console. Unfortunately, Lego discontinued the Atari 2600 last year--but Amazon restocked it in September for retail price, so grab one while you can.
The Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is still available at major retailers for $270. This impressive 2,651-piece set has a bunch of cool interactive features that make it a stellar collectible for Pac-Man fans. But if you're looking for a cheaper set in the vein of the Game Boy, check out the adorable 468-piece Lego Arcade Machine. As you can see in the picture above, this isn't based on a real arcade machine, but it still looks awesome. Plus, the Lego Arcade Machine only costs $40 and includes a gamer-themed minifigure.
- Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) -- $40
- Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $261.66 (
$270) - Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | Retired
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1
- Lego NES (2,646 pieces) -- Sold out | Retired, $270 MSRP
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The Lego Game Boy doesn't officially launch until October 1, but Amazon is shipping units now, with orders arriving as soon as today (September 26). The retailer had been sold out of preorders for about a month, so it's very possible the 421-piece set will disappear again. Outside of Amazon, the only other major retailer with stock available is Walmart--though Walmart still lists the $60 display model with its original release date. As of September 26, preorders are sold out at Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and the Lego Store. The brick-built Game Boy is almost exactly the same size as the handheld that quickly became a worldwide sensation when it hit store shelves in Japan and North America in 1989. This looks like an awesome display piece, and retro Nintendo fans are sure to appreciate the nostalgic interactive elements.Lego Game Boy (72046)Part of Lego's display model series geared toward adult builders and collectors, the Game Boy building kit was teased in January and fully unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The Game Boy is tied with the Super Mario Piranha Plant as the most affordable display model in the Lego Nintendo lineup. It will be the eighth Nintendo-themed kit designed for adults since the pair kicked off their partnership with a replica of the Nintendo Entertainment System.Load Super Mario Land or Link's Awakening into the Game Pak slot.Lego Nintendo Display Models for AdultsThe Lego Game Boy's interactive features such as loading carts and displaying scenes from actual games is reminiscent of the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System. Released back in August 2020 to launch Lego's partnership with Nintendo, the 2,646-piece set included the console with a functional top loader, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, a wired NES controller, and a CRT TV with a stand. There's a crank on the side of the TV that moves Mario through a side-scrolling level. Even five years later, the NES is arguably the coolest gaming-related Lego set.Unfortunately, the Lego NES was officially retired late last year, and it's sold out at every major retailer. A couple months back we noticed Amazon restocked the discontinued set but with an extra $60 added to the price. When Lego Game Boy preorders opened, we wrote here that we wouldn't be surprised if Amazon sold out of the Lego NES at the inflated $330 price. And that happened within days. At the moment, the Lego NES is only available via resellers, and some of the prices make $330 look like a deal.Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi launched last October.Speaking of deals, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is on sale for a steep discount at Amazon and Walmart. Released last October, the 1,215-piece build features pixel art versions of Mario and Yoshi based on their 16-bit sprites. Yoshi walks when you turn the crank on the side, and twisting the dial on the back recreates the animation of Yoshi sticking out his tongue.The most recent addition to the Lego Nintendo "for adults" lineup is the 1,972-piece Mario Kart set with a large buildable Mario and his famous red kart. It launched in May on the Lego Store for $170 and arrived at major retailers in July. Check out our Mario & Standard Kart review for more details on this charming display piece.While you wait for the Lego Game Boy to arrive, you could warm-up by building the 540-piece Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros.Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | October 1Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (1,215 pieces) -- $104 ($130)Super Mario: Mighty Bowser (2,807 pieces) -- $270Super Mario: Piranha Plant (540 pieces) -- $48 ($60)Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart (1,972 pieces) -- $170The Legend of Zelda: The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 pieces) -- $300Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- Retired, $270 MSRPSuper Mario 64: Question Block (2,064 pieces) -- $260 | Retired, $200 MSRPLego Retro Gaming HardwareLego Arcade Machine (40805)Lego has created a few other display model sets based on retro gaming hardware. The other big one is Lego Icons: Atari 2600, a wonderful 2,532-piece build that authentically captures Atari's legendary home console. Unfortunately, Lego discontinued the Atari 2600 last year--but Amazon restocked it in September for retail price, so grab one while you can.The Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is still available at major retailers for $270. This impressive 2,651-piece set has a bunch of cool interactive features that make it a stellar collectible for Pac-Man fans. But if you're looking for a cheaper set in the vein of the Game Boy, check out the adorable 468-piece Lego Arcade Machine. As you can see in the picture above, this isn't based on a real arcade machine, but it still looks awesome. Plus, the Lego Arcade Machine only costs $40 and includes a gamer-themed minifigure.Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) -- $40Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $261.66 ($270)Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | RetiredLego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1Lego NES (2,646 pieces) -- Sold out | Retired, $270 MSRP
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The Lego Game Boy doesn't officially launch until October 1, but Amazon is shipping units now, with orders arriving as soon as today (September 26). The retailer had been sold out of preorders for about a month, so it's very possible the 421-piece set will disappear again. Outside of Amazon, the only other major retailer with stock available is Walmart--though Walmart still lists the $60 display model with its original release date. As of September 26, preorders are sold out at Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and the Lego Store.
The brick-built Game Boy is almost exactly the same size as the handheld that quickly became a worldwide sensation when it hit store shelves in Japan and North America in 1989. This looks like an awesome display piece, and retro Nintendo fans are sure to appreciate the nostalgic interactive elements.
Part of Lego's display model series geared toward adult builders and collectors, the Game Boy building kit was teased in January and fully unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The Game Boy is tied with the Super Mario Piranha Plant as the most affordable display model in the Lego Nintendo lineup. It will be the eighth Nintendo-themed kit designed for adults since the pair kicked off their partnership with a replica of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Lego Nintendo Display Models for Adults
The Lego Game Boy's interactive features such as loading carts and displaying scenes from actual games is reminiscent of the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System. Released back in August 2020 to launch Lego's partnership with Nintendo, the 2,646-piece set included the console with a functional top loader, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, a wired NES controller, and a CRT TV with a stand. There's a crank on the side of the TV that moves Mario through a side-scrolling level. Even five years later, the NES is arguably the coolest gaming-related Lego set.
Unfortunately, the Lego NES was officially retired late last year, and it's sold out at every major retailer. A couple months back we noticed Amazon restocked the discontinued set but with an extra $60 added to the price. When Lego Game Boy preorders opened, we wrote here that we wouldn't be surprised if Amazon sold out of the Lego NES at the inflated $330 price. And that happened within days. At the moment, the Lego NES is only available via resellers, and some of the prices make $330 look like a deal.
Speaking of deals, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is on sale for a steep discount at Amazon and Walmart. Released last October, the 1,215-piece build features pixel art versions of Mario and Yoshi based on their 16-bit sprites. Yoshi walks when you turn the crank on the side, and twisting the dial on the back recreates the animation of Yoshi sticking out his tongue.
The most recent addition to the Lego Nintendo "for adults" lineup is the 1,972-piece Mario Kart set with a large buildable Mario and his famous red kart. It launched in May on the Lego Store for $170 and arrived at major retailers in July. Check out our Mario & Standard Kart review for more details on this charming display piece.
While you wait for the Lego Game Boy to arrive, you could warm-up by building the 540-piece Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros.
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | October 1
- Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (1,215 pieces) -- $104 (
$130) - Super Mario: Mighty Bowser (2,807 pieces) -- $270
- Super Mario: Piranha Plant (540 pieces) -- $48 (
$60) - Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart (1,972 pieces) -- $170
- The Legend of Zelda: The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 pieces) -- $300
- Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- Retired, $270 MSRP
- Super Mario 64: Question Block (2,064 pieces) -- $260 | Retired, $200 MSRP
Lego Retro Gaming Hardware
Lego has created a few other display model sets based on retro gaming hardware. The other big one is Lego Icons: Atari 2600, a wonderful 2,532-piece build that authentically captures Atari's legendary home console. Unfortunately, Lego discontinued the Atari 2600 last year--but Amazon restocked it in September for retail price, so grab one while you can.
The Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is still available at major retailers for $270. This impressive 2,651-piece set has a bunch of cool interactive features that make it a stellar collectible for Pac-Man fans. But if you're looking for a cheaper set in the vein of the Game Boy, check out the adorable 468-piece Lego Arcade Machine. As you can see in the picture above, this isn't based on a real arcade machine, but it still looks awesome. Plus, the Lego Arcade Machine only costs $40 and includes a gamer-themed minifigure.
- Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) -- $40
- Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $261.66 (
$270) - Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | Retired
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1
- Lego NES (2,646 pieces) -- Sold out | Retired, $270 MSRP
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The Lego Game Boy doesn't officially launch until October 1, but Amazon is shipping units now, with orders arriving as soon as today (September 26). The retailer had been sold out of preorders for about a month, so it's very possible the 421-piece set will disappear again. Outside of Amazon, the only other major retailer with stock available is Walmart--though Walmart still lists the $60 display model with its original release date. As of September 26, preorders are sold out at Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and the Lego Store.
The brick-built Game Boy is almost exactly the same size as the handheld that quickly became a worldwide sensation when it hit store shelves in Japan and North America in 1989. This looks like an awesome display piece, and retro Nintendo fans are sure to appreciate the nostalgic interactive elements.
Part of Lego's display model series geared toward adult builders and collectors, the Game Boy building kit was teased in January and fully unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The Game Boy is tied with the Super Mario Piranha Plant as the most affordable display model in the Lego Nintendo lineup. It will be the eighth Nintendo-themed kit designed for adults since the pair kicked off their partnership with a replica of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Lego Nintendo Display Models for Adults
The Lego Game Boy's interactive features such as loading carts and displaying scenes from actual games is reminiscent of the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System. Released back in August 2020 to launch Lego's partnership with Nintendo, the 2,646-piece set included the console with a functional top loader, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, a wired NES controller, and a CRT TV with a stand. There's a crank on the side of the TV that moves Mario through a side-scrolling level. Even five years later, the NES is arguably the coolest gaming-related Lego set.
Unfortunately, the Lego NES was officially retired late last year, and it's sold out at every major retailer. A couple months back we noticed Amazon restocked the discontinued set but with an extra $60 added to the price. When Lego Game Boy preorders opened, we wrote here that we wouldn't be surprised if Amazon sold out of the Lego NES at the inflated $330 price. And that happened within days. At the moment, the Lego NES is only available via resellers, and some of the prices make $330 look like a deal.
Speaking of deals, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is on sale for a steep discount at Amazon and Walmart. Released last October, the 1,215-piece build features pixel art versions of Mario and Yoshi based on their 16-bit sprites. Yoshi walks when you turn the crank on the side, and twisting the dial on the back recreates the animation of Yoshi sticking out his tongue.
The most recent addition to the Lego Nintendo "for adults" lineup is the 1,972-piece Mario Kart set with a large buildable Mario and his famous red kart. It launched in May on the Lego Store for $170 and arrived at major retailers in July. Check out our Mario & Standard Kart review for more details on this charming display piece.
While you wait for the Lego Game Boy to arrive, you could warm-up by building the 540-piece Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros.
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | October 1
- Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (1,215 pieces) -- $104 (
$130) - Super Mario: Mighty Bowser (2,807 pieces) -- $270
- Super Mario: Piranha Plant (540 pieces) -- $48 (
$60) - Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart (1,972 pieces) -- $170
- The Legend of Zelda: The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 pieces) -- $300
- Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- Retired, $270 MSRP
- Super Mario 64: Question Block (2,064 pieces) -- $260 | Retired, $200 MSRP
Lego Retro Gaming Hardware
Lego has created a few other display model sets based on retro gaming hardware. The other big one is Lego Icons: Atari 2600, a wonderful 2,532-piece build that authentically captures Atari's legendary home console. Unfortunately, Lego discontinued the Atari 2600 last year--but Amazon restocked it in September for retail price, so grab one while you can.
The Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is still available at major retailers for $270. This impressive 2,651-piece set has a bunch of cool interactive features that make it a stellar collectible for Pac-Man fans. But if you're looking for a cheaper set in the vein of the Game Boy, check out the adorable 468-piece Lego Arcade Machine. As you can see in the picture above, this isn't based on a real arcade machine, but it still looks awesome. Plus, the Lego Arcade Machine only costs $40 and includes a gamer-themed minifigure.
- Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) -- $40
- Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $261.66 (
$270) - Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | Retired
- Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1
- Lego NES (2,646 pieces) -- Sold out | Retired, $270 MSRP
content_text: The Lego Game Boy doesn't officially launch until October 1, but Amazon is shipping units now, with orders arriving as soon as today (September 26). The retailer had been sold out of preorders for about a month, so it's very possible the 421-piece set will disappear again. Outside of Amazon, the only other major retailer with stock available is Walmart--though Walmart still lists the $60 display model with its original release date. As of September 26, preorders are sold out at Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and the Lego Store. The brick-built Game Boy is almost exactly the same size as the handheld that quickly became a worldwide sensation when it hit store shelves in Japan and North America in 1989. This looks like an awesome display piece, and retro Nintendo fans are sure to appreciate the nostalgic interactive elements.Lego Game Boy (72046)Part of Lego's display model series geared toward adult builders and collectors, the Game Boy building kit was teased in January and fully unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The Game Boy is tied with the Super Mario Piranha Plant as the most affordable display model in the Lego Nintendo lineup. It will be the eighth Nintendo-themed kit designed for adults since the pair kicked off their partnership with a replica of the Nintendo Entertainment System.Load Super Mario Land or Link's Awakening into the Game Pak slot.Lego Nintendo Display Models for AdultsThe Lego Game Boy's interactive features such as loading carts and displaying scenes from actual games is reminiscent of the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System. Released back in August 2020 to launch Lego's partnership with Nintendo, the 2,646-piece set included the console with a functional top loader, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, a wired NES controller, and a CRT TV with a stand. There's a crank on the side of the TV that moves Mario through a side-scrolling level. Even five years later, the NES is arguably the coolest gaming-related Lego set.Unfortunately, the Lego NES was officially retired late last year, and it's sold out at every major retailer. A couple months back we noticed Amazon restocked the discontinued set but with an extra $60 added to the price. When Lego Game Boy preorders opened, we wrote here that we wouldn't be surprised if Amazon sold out of the Lego NES at the inflated $330 price. And that happened within days. At the moment, the Lego NES is only available via resellers, and some of the prices make $330 look like a deal.Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi launched last October.Speaking of deals, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is on sale for a steep discount at Amazon and Walmart. Released last October, the 1,215-piece build features pixel art versions of Mario and Yoshi based on their 16-bit sprites. Yoshi walks when you turn the crank on the side, and twisting the dial on the back recreates the animation of Yoshi sticking out his tongue.The most recent addition to the Lego Nintendo "for adults" lineup is the 1,972-piece Mario Kart set with a large buildable Mario and his famous red kart. It launched in May on the Lego Store for $170 and arrived at major retailers in July. Check out our Mario & Standard Kart review for more details on this charming display piece.While you wait for the Lego Game Boy to arrive, you could warm-up by building the 540-piece Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros.Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | October 1Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (1,215 pieces) -- $104 ($130)Super Mario: Mighty Bowser (2,807 pieces) -- $270Super Mario: Piranha Plant (540 pieces) -- $48 ($60)Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart (1,972 pieces) -- $170The Legend of Zelda: The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 pieces) -- $300Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- Retired, $270 MSRPSuper Mario 64: Question Block (2,064 pieces) -- $260 | Retired, $200 MSRPLego Retro Gaming HardwareLego Arcade Machine (40805)Lego has created a few other display model sets based on retro gaming hardware. The other big one is Lego Icons: Atari 2600, a wonderful 2,532-piece build that authentically captures Atari's legendary home console. Unfortunately, Lego discontinued the Atari 2600 last year--but Amazon restocked it in September for retail price, so grab one while you can.The Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is still available at major retailers for $270. This impressive 2,651-piece set has a bunch of cool interactive features that make it a stellar collectible for Pac-Man fans. But if you're looking for a cheaper set in the vein of the Game Boy, check out the adorable 468-piece Lego Arcade Machine. As you can see in the picture above, this isn't based on a real arcade machine, but it still looks awesome. Plus, the Lego Arcade Machine only costs $40 and includes a gamer-themed minifigure.Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) -- $40Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $261.66 ($270)Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | RetiredLego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1Lego NES (2,646 pieces) -- Sold out | Retired, $270 MSRP
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