The Lego Nintendo Entertainment System is currently enjoying a rare and significant discount at the Lego Store. Available until October 20 or until stocks run out, the Lego NES is now 20% off, bringing the price down to $216 (originally $270). This 2,646-piece set, launched in 2020 alongside the initial Lego Super Mario collections, is seeing its best discount in four years, amounting to a $54 reduction. This exclusive offer is available to Lego Insiders, a free rewards program that requires just a minute to sign up for. Additionally, buyers will receive a free Bakery Lego set and earn double rewards points with their purchase.
Lego's rendition of Nintendo's legendary console not only features a buildable version of the machine but also includes all the components needed to construct an old-school CRT TV and stand, an NES controller, and a Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge. The final product is a detailed display piece, complete with interactive elements such as a functioning cartridge slot, rotating dials on the CRT TV, and a crank-operated screen that simulates a Super Mario level. It also conceals a delightful secret that will captivate long-time fans.
If you believed this Lego set could be bought for less than $270 at some point, you'd be right. Released in 2020 with an initial price of $230, the Lego NES was among several sets that experienced substantial price increases in 2022. For the past two years, the Lego NES has maintained its $270 price tag—when it's even available for purchase. Major retailers often find themselves out of stock, sometimes all at once. Currently, Amazon offers the Lego NES for $255. Before Lego's limited-time deal, this $255 price was the best we had seen in a long while.
Meanwhile, the 540-piece Lego Mario Piranha Plant is 20% off at both Amazon and Walmart, reducing the price from $60 to $48, matching its all-time low. The Mighty Bowser, which surpassed the NES in terms of piece count when it debuted two years ago, is an interactive model with 2,807 pieces, including a display stand. Standing 12.5 inches tall and 16 inches wide, this fun build features posable arms and legs, along with a button that animates Bowser's head. Typically sold at the same price as the NES, The Mighty Bowser can now be purchased for $234 (originally $270). The Lego NES is sold and shipped by Amazon, while The Mighty Bowser is sold by a third party and shipped by Amazon (Prime eligible).
The latest addition to the Super Mario display sets, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi, launched on October 1. This set captures the essence of one of the best Mario games in all its retro splendor, featuring striking sprite representations of Mario and Yoshi constructed from 1,215 Lego pieces. Turning the crank on the display stand animates Yoshi's legs into a running motion, and twisting a dial causes Yoshi's tongue to protrude—no need for Mario to punch the back of Yoshi's head.
Nintendo enthusiasts should also explore the first Lego set inspired by The Legend of Zelda. The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 building kit, exclusive to the Lego Store, retails for $300, making it the most expensive Lego Nintendo set to date. However, it offers a 2-in-1 build experience. Both builds share the same foundation, but halfway through, you choose between creating the Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time version of The Great Deku Tree. The Breath of the Wild build uses more pieces, so if you wish to try both, the Ocarina of Time build is the simpler option for both assembly and disassembly.
