The Lego Nintendo Entertainment System set is a delightful build and makes for an excellent retro display piece, but it comes with a hefty price tag. Released over four years ago for $270, the set's price has remained stubbornly high, much like many Nintendo games. Even at full price, the NES and CRT TV model set is frequently out of stock. However, if you've been eyeing this 2,646-piece set, you can now save a bit at Amazon and Target ahead of Prime Big Deal Days and Circle Week. Both retailers are offering the Lego NES for $255, a modest $15 discount.
In addition to the NES set, you can also find better discounts on the Piranha Plant and Mighty Bowser Lego sets. Lego's interpretation of Nintendo's iconic console not only includes a buildable version of the machine but also all the components needed to construct an old-school CRT TV, NES controller, and a Super Mario Bros. cartridge. The final product is a detailed display piece with interactive features 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 holds a charming secret that will delight longtime fans.
If you thought this Lego set might be available for less than $270, you'd be right. Launched in 2020 at $230, the Lego NES saw significant price increases in 2022. For the past two years, it has remained at its $270 price point—when it's available at all. Major retailers often run out of stock, sometimes all at once.
If this deal doesn't appeal to you, consider 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, bringing the price down from $60 to $48, matching its all-time low. 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 Piranha Plant was also on sale at this price ahead of Prime Day in July, but both retailers sold out within a day.
The Mighty Bowser set, which launched two years ago, surpassed the NES in terms of piece count. With the display stand included, this 2,807-piece interactive model stands 12.5 inches tall and 16 inches wide. It's a fun build with cool features like posable arms and legs and a button that turns Bowser's head. Normally sold for the same price as the NES, you can now get The Mighty Bowser for $234. The Lego NES is sold and shipped by Amazon, while The Mighty Bowser is sold by a third party and shipped by Amazon (eligible for Prime).
The newest Super Mario display set, launched on October 1, is Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi. This set captures the magic of one of the best Mario games in all its retro glory, featuring eye-catching sprite depictions of Mario and Yoshi built from 1,215 Lego pieces. Turning the crank on the display stand animates Yoshi's legs into a running motion, and twisting a dial makes Yoshi's tongue stick out—no need for Mario to punch the back of Yoshi's head.
Nintendo fans should also check out the first Lego set based on The Legend of Zelda. The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 building kit is a Lego Store-exclusive set retailing for $300. This makes it the most expensive Lego Nintendo set to date, but it offers a 2-in-1 build. Both builds share the same foundation, but halfway through, you choose whether to create 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 want to try both, the Ocarina of Time build is the easier option to both build and disassemble.
