LEGO Game Boy replica on sale at discount

The LEGO Super Mario Game Boy 72046, a replica of the original 1989 Game Boy, is currently available on Amazon with a 33% discount, priced at 39.90 € instead of the recommended 59.99 €. The set includes two brick cartridges—Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—and a display stand.

Operable controls and lenticular screens

According to Brickset, the set features operable controls, including a directional cross that pivots on a rubber damper and buttons A and B that are pressed using a rubber band. Three lenticular screens can be switched using a lever at the back, displaying the Nintendo startup screen, level 1-1 of Super Mario Land, or a scene from Link's Awakening.

Designed for display, not play

The LEGO Super Mario Game Boy 72046 is intended for display rather than play, with no light, sound, or digital functions. It is designed for adults, as it is reserved for those over 18 years old, and requires more attention during assembly compared to a child's set, particularly for the button mechanisms. The set includes 421 pieces and is sold in five bags.

Part of LEGO's Nintendo range

The LEGO Super Mario Game Boy 72046 is part of LEGO's Nintendo range, which includes the NES set launched in 2020 and more imposing models such as a Bowser set with nearly 3,000 pieces. This Game Boy set takes a different approach with a compact format, targeting collectors who prefer a well-finished, single Nintendo object for display.

Discounted price before Black Friday

The set is available at a significant discount more than three weeks before the Black Friday sale on November 27, making it a reasonable purchase for Nintendo console nostalgics. The 33% discount brings the price under the 40 € threshold, a convenient figure for an end-of-year gift. The set focuses on detail accuracy rather than size, with its operable controls and interchangeable screens. It is better to know what one is buying: a display object that is fragile and does not light up. For a more substantial construction challenge, the larger Nintendo sets from LEGO will offer a longer project.