LEGO Super Mario Game Boy 72046 replica model — 421-piece set for adults (18+), buildable display with interchangeable Game Paks & lenticular screens

Having the original Gameboy back in the day, this set brings back not only the look, but the feel of the distant memories. There are clever little mechanics to give the tactile feeling of the squishy buttons, soft d-pad movement, and even clicks of on/off. It shakes the memories of those older gaming days. The display stands and interchangeable game screens and cartridges bring the fun. And it is so close to the original, you can easily psych someone out that you are playing the old school Gameboy. Love the building of internal components and there even is a little save battery detail in Zelda cart. Take a trip back with this very tactile little gem!

This set is a love letter for Nintendo fans. 😄 Now, this obviously isn’t a fully functioning Gameboy, but the design and engineering of this set are amazing, and the build is a lot of fun. I found myself really impressed by some of the building techniques they used in this kit. The buttons are all pushable, the dials can be turned, the on/off switch can be flipped back and forth, and it even has a compartment in the back for a game cartridge to go in. Speaking of, you get two game cartridges, as well as three interchangeable lenticular screens. You also get a display base for the Gameboy itself, and one for whichever cartridge isn’t in the Gameboy. $60 for a set with 421 pieces may seem a bit high, but given how detailed the finished set it, I honestly think that it’s worth the price. I feel like this set is must have for longtime Nintendo fans.

The LEGO Nintendo Game Boy (Set 72046) is more than just a model; it's a powerful piece of nostalgia engineering. For those of us who grew up clutching the original grey brick, this set delivers a deep dive into retro gaming history, packaged with surprisingly clever mechanical features.

I had the honor of putting together the LEGO Game Boy and this thing is seriously awesome. The holographic backgrounds are such a cool touch — when you tilt it, the scenes actually shift like an old-school screen coming to life. The buttons even move like a real Game Boy, and the little dials on the side actually turn!! When I first saw LEGO dropped this set I wasn't too excited but after seeing it built I am truly impressed. My favorite part? The squishy buttons. They nailed that classic Game Boy feel and it makes it so much more fun to play with and display. My millennial heart is bigger after building this set. It was pretty easy to put together. As it was coming together I started getting super excited. Definitely a solid design!