The Nintendo Game Boy LEGO set released October 1st, 2025, and while it isn’t the first Nintendo themed set, it certainly seemed to be one of the most well-received thus far. With 421 pieces and a $60 USD price point, let’s dig into why this may be LEGO’s best Nintendo themed product to date.
By now, LEGO and Nintendo have partnered on several products featuring Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda. The Super Mario ones consist of the Interactive sets as well as larger, more intricate models for the older fans of the franchise. I eagerly introduced the Super Mario Interactive set to my son, and his eyes grew wise as the Mario figure made noises as he traversed over different LEGO colors to simulate the game experience. It’s quite brilliant, actually. Despite the fun, it only became more expensive as expansions were released, including sets with Interactive Luigi and Interactive Peach. These Interactive sets average around $50 USD a pop, although thankfully, some other smaller ones fell around $20.
Oh, and the larger, “collector” type Super Mario LEGO? Let’s see, Mario and his Kart? That’s $170. Granted, there are 1782 pieces, but it’s still quite a chunk of change. The Super Mario World with Mario and Yoshi has 1215 pieces at $130. I will say, this set is pretty neat with its retro, 2D look and crank to produce a running animation.
And then we have the first and only Legend of Zelda LEGO set (for now), which is the Great Deku Tree. It has a whopping 2500 pieces, two available designs, but comes at a $300 price tag. Although pricing is reasonable when taking into account the number of pieces, sometimes quantity can’t justify how much you can spend on a limited budget. To be frank, my Great Deku Tree isn’t so great; he’s sitting half complete on my son’s desk–a group project long abandoned.
Fast forward to the day I received the LEGO Game Boy in the mail. This $60 set was not only affordable, but it was brilliantly simple. The design was impeccably crafted; I was impressed with the fidelity to the original Nintendo handheld. In fact, it even fooled some friends of mine who though it was a real Game Boy (from a reasonable distance). It’s scaled 1:1, and it wasn’t just a stiff model–the buttons can be pressed, and volume dial can be turned.
This LEGO Game Boy set comes with pieces to make the handheld as well as two games: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land. You can literally insert them into the back of the LEGO Game Boy as if it were the real thing, and you are provided with three lenticular screens to mimic gameplay. Lastly, there are stands to proudly prop up your replica and game.
Some LEGO sets contain thousands of pieces, like the Millenium Falcon at 7541 pieces. While a breathtaking sight, the value of a LEGO set isn’t just by numbers. This LEGO Game Boy is a fantastic 1:1 replica that impresses. Not only is it a look-alike, but it’s a “feel-alike” at an affordable price. This is why I feel that is the best Nintendo themed LEGO set to date, and I hope that more of these sets are in the pipeline.
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