LEGO’s Nintendo Game Boy set 72046 is no longer a preorder: LEGO’s US shop lists the 421-piece, 18+ display model for $59.99 and marks it available now, as of October 8, 2026. It recreates the original handheld in bricks but does not play games.
When can you buy the LEGO Game Boy set?
The preorder window has passed. LEGO announced on July 23, 2025, that preorders would open July 24 and retail sales would begin October 1, 2025, through LEGO stores, LEGO.com and select retailers in launch markets. Those dates are historical. LEGO’s announcement listed launch prices of $59.99 in the US, €59.99 in Europe and £54.99 in the UK.
As of October 8, 2026, LEGO’s US product page lists the set at $59.99 and marks it available now. That status and price apply to the US listing; availability and pricing may differ by country or retailer and can change.
What is LEGO Game Boy set 72046?
It is a 421-piece, age-18+ brick-built replica of Nintendo’s original Game Boy, described by LEGO as near 1:1 scale. It is designed to build and display rather than function as a console.
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- BUILD AN ICON – Build the ultimate retro gaming display with the LEGO Game Boy (72046) model kit for adults ages 18 and up
- RELIVE THE EXCITEMENT – Remember powering up your Game Boy for the first time? Experience the thrill again with this authentic of the handheld gaming sensation
- DISCOVER AUTHENTIC DETAILS – The instantly-recognizable Game Boy features classic button layout, contrast dial, and interchangeable Game Pak and lenticular screens
- RETRO ROOM DECOR – Display this buildable model kit on any flat surface in your home or office as an eye-catching centerpiece that celebrates your love of LEGO and Game Boy
- GIFT FOR MEN & WOMEN – This unique DIY Building kit for adults is sure to thrill retro gaming fans, Nintendo collectors, and pop culture enthusiasts who remember their first Game Boy
Controls, cartridges and display details
The model recreates the +Control Pad, A and B buttons, SELECT and START buttons, contrast adjustment, volume dial and Game Pak slot. The set also includes a display stand, two interchangeable brick-built Game Paks themed after The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land, and display screen options that include a Nintendo start screen.
Size and play functions
LEGO gives the model’s dimensions as over 5.5 inches (14 cm) high, 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide and 1 inch (3 cm) deep. It has no light, sound or digital play functions, so the screen and cartridges are display features rather than working game hardware.
Quick Recap
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- LEGO Super Mario collectible set for adults – Return to a nostalgic era of side-scrolling Nintendo games with this brick-built Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi model
- Pixelated Nintendo figures – Turn the handle at the base of the model to make Yoshi run with Mario on his back, and turn the dial behind Yoshi’s head to make his tongue pop in and out
- Interactive experience – The set includes an Action Tag so you can also add LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi or LEGO Peach (figures not included) and see their digital reactions
- LEGO Super Mario display for adults – One of sets 71439, 71440 or 71441 (sold separately) is needed for an interactive digital experience with this Nintendo gift set
- LEGO Builder app – Download the app for building instructions and for tools that let you zoom in and rotate a 3D digital image of your model as you build, save all your sets in one place, and more
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- Set the stage for musical fun – Kids can visit the jungle home of Donkey Kong with this LEGO Super Mario Dixie Kong’s Jungle Jam Expansion Set (71421) and enjoy a musical adventure
- 2 LEGO Super Mario figures with musical accessories from the jungle home of Donkey Kong – Dixie Kong with a guitar and Squawks the parrot with a buildable microphone, plus buildable bongos and an amplifier
- Rotating stage platforms – Place LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi or LEGO Peach (figures not included) center stage and turn them to make the connected stage platforms rotate, activating musical sounds
- Social play – There is space on the stage for a second interactive figure. The buildable toy game also includes jungle scenery including 2 buildable palm trees, a loudspeaker, lighting and flower s
- Super Mario gift set for boys and girls ages 7-9 – This 174-piece set makes a fun birthday or holiday gift for kids who own a LEGO Super Mario Starter Course (71360, 71387 or 71403), which is needed for interactive play
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- Build an interactive, 1980s-style TV set displaying the classic Super Mario Bros. game & activate it with LEGO Mario figure (not included)
- Authentic details of the NES console are recreated in LEGO style, including a controller and an opening slot for the buildable Game Pak
- The TV has a handle-operated scrolling screen, Mario figure reacts to the on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups when placed on the top
- Have to combine with the LEGO Mario in the LEGO Super Mario Adventures Starter Course (71360) to activate the set's interactive features
- Comes with a cable & plug connecting to the NES, turning channel knob and a realistic locking function to delight Super Mario Bros. fans
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- LEGO Building Model – Relive nostalgic memories with a life-sized LEGO model of the original Nintendo Game Boy
- Realistic Details – Assemble a block-built Game Boy with all the details, from the cross button, A button, B button, SELECT button, and START button, to the contrast volume, volume button, and cartridge slot, and display it on a stand
- Lost in building – This rewarding set, which requires advanced building skills, comes with easy-to-follow building instructions, allowing even beginners to LEGO building to enjoy it with confidence
- Customize the screen – Customize with the cartridge of "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" or "Super Mario Land" with block assembly, their lenticular screens, and the "Nintendo" start screen
- A gift for long-time Nintendo game fans – not only for your own assembly, but also a LEGO building set that will be appreciated by fans of classic games such as "Super Mario" and "The Legend of Zelda"
What to know before buying
- Set number: 72046.
- Piece count and age rating: 421 pieces; ages 18 and up.
- Intended use: a build-and-display model, not a playable handheld.
- Included display options: stand, two themed Game Paks and screen options.
- Price: LEGO’s US listing shows $59.99 as of October 8, 2026; the announcement’s European and UK figures were launch prices, not confirmation of current prices.
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