Set Facts
- The set features a near 1:1 scale brick-built replica of the original Nintendo Game Boy handheld system.
- Interchangeable brick-built Game Paks for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Land are included, along with corresponding lenticular screens or a start screen.
- The model includes functional elements such as a pressable +Control Pad, A and B Buttons, SELECT and START buttons, as well as details like the contrast adjustment, volume dial, and Game Pak slot.
- The Nintendo Game Boy launched in Japan in 1989 and reached Europe the following year, ultimately selling over 120 million units. It became famous for hosting iconic games like Tetris, Donkey Kong, Zelda, Pokémon, Metroid, and several Super Mario titles.
- Game Boy was designed by LEGO designer Carl Merriam.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Game Boy Reviews
Jays Brick Blog
“Right away, it’s an impressive replica of the original unit at a “near 1:1” scale. Everything about the handheld is represented here – you’ve got the Control Pad, A, B, Start and Select buttons as you’d expect, but also things like the volume dial and contrast adjustment... More dials, the various ports, speaker grille, battery light and all of the printed/embossed labels.”
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“LEGO has revealed a near life-size brick-built version of the original Nintendo Game Boy, complete with pressable buttons, detailed exterior features like the volume dial and Game Pak slot, and interchangeable lenticular screens. It includes buildable cartridges for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land, along with a display stand.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
36 mos (this set 10 mos)
Community Stats
Game Boy currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in Super Mario Miscellaneous.
About Super Mario Miscellaneous
LEGO Super Mario is a partnership between the LEGO Group and the Mario franchise and Nintendo featuring characters including Mario, Yoshi, Shy Guy, Piranha Plant, and Bowser Jr. and settings from the Nintendo Super Mario video games. The theme was release in the summer of 2020. In addition to the Super Mario theme, a LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System was also released as part of the partnership which consists of LEGO versions of the system itself, the controller, a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, and a television with a moving panorama depicting a level from the game.
Miscellaneous was introduced in 2020 and currently consists of 8 sets. As of today,
71374 Nintendo Entertainment System is the most valuable Miscellaneous set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $388.
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Recapture the excitement you felt when you first played on the Game Boy with this LEGO model building kit for adults (72046). A fantastic gift for fans of Nintendo video games, the collectible set features a near 1:1 scale brick-built replica of the original Game Boy handheld game system from Nintendo. Press the +Control Pad, A and B Buttons, and SELECT and START, just like on the real system. And the model has other iconic Game Boy details, including the contrast adjustment and volume dial and the Game Pak slot.
Customize your display with interchangeable, brick-built The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening or Super Mario Land Game Boy Game Paks and corresponding lenticular screens (or a Nintendo start screen). Place your creation on the buildable display stand to complete a nostalgic display.
Find step-by-step instructions for this Nintendo LEGO display set in the box or on the LEGO Builder app. Set contains 421 pieces.
LEGO model building kit for adults Inspire memories...
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