The Lego Nintendo Entertainment System set is a lot of fun to build and looks great as a retro display piece, but it's also quite pricey. The $270 set released over four years ago, but like many Nintendo games, you wouldn't know it based on its stagnant price at major retailers. Plus, even at full price, the NES and CRT TV model set is often sold out. But if you've been waiting for an excuse to finally pick up the 2,646-piece set, you can save a bit of cash at Amazon and Target ahead of Prime Big Deal Days and Circle Week. The Lego NES is on sale for $255 at both retailers, which is only 15 bucks off, but it's something at least. You can also take advantage of rare (and better) discounts on the Piranha Plant and Mighty Bowser Lego sets.
Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 Pieces)
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.
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.
