Unleash Retro Gaming Fun: Lego NES and CRT TV Kit Now Discounted
Lego Nintendo Entertainment System: A Retro Display Piece with a Price Tag
Are you a Nintendo fan looking for a unique way to showcase your love for the iconic NES console? Look no further than the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) set. This intricate display piece is a must-have for any retro gaming enthusiast, and it’s currently available at a discounted price.
What’s Included in the Lego NES Set?
The Lego NES set comes with a buildable version of the console, along with all the necessary pieces to create an old-school CRT TV and stand, NES controller, and a Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge. The set also features interactive elements like a working cartridge slot, rotating dials on the CRT TV, and a crank-operated screen that emulates a Super Mario level. And, as a special treat, the set has a charming secret that will delight long-time fans.
A Brief History of the Lego NES Set
Released in 2020 with a launch price of $230, the Lego NES set was one of many sets that received a price hike in 2022. For the past two years, the set has remained at its $270 price point, but it’s now available at a discounted price of $255 at both Amazon and Target.
More Lego Mario Display Models for Adults
If the Lego NES set isn’t your cup of tea, you might be interested in the more substantial discounts on two other Lego Mario display models for adults.
- The 540-piece Lego Mario Piranha Plant is 20% off at Amazon and Walmart, dropping the price from $60 to $48. This is the most affordable display kit in the Lego Mario line, and you could buy five of them for the price of the NES.
- The 2,807-piece Lego Mighty Bowser is 12.5 inches tall and 16 inches wide, featuring posable arms and legs, as well as a button that turns Bowser’s head. Normally sold for $270, you can get The Mighty Bowser for $234 (was $270).
New Super Mario Display Set
The newest Super Mario display set, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi, recaptures the magic of one of the best Mario games in all of its retro glory. This set features eye-catching sprite depictions of Mario and Yoshi built from 1,215 Lego pieces. When you turn the crank on the display stand, Yoshi’s legs animate into a running motion. Yoshi’s tongue sticks out when you twist a dial – Mario doesn’t even need to punch the back of Yoshi’s head to make this happen.
Lego Nintendo Sets for the True Fan
For the true Nintendo fan, there’s the Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 building kit, a Lego Store-exclusive 2-in-1 set that retails for $300. This set is a must-have for any Zelda fan, featuring a 2-in-1 build that allows you to create either the Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time version of The Great Deku Tree.
[Image: Lego Nintendo Entertainment System with CRT TV, NES controller, and Super Mario Bros. cartridge]
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 an 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.
