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Nintendo Entertainment System

Name: LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System 71374
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71374
Rating: 4.86 (3776 reviews)

90 · MUST-HAVEINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20202,646 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

5analyzed

Owner ratings

3.8K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Must-Have

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System is a landmark adult set that combines deep nostalgia, ingenious mechanical design, and a two-build structure into one of the most celebrated releases in modern LEGO history, earning a BrickScore of 90.3 and 4.86 out of 5 from nearly 3,800 owners. Now retired, it remains a must-own for any collector."

The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System is a genuine classic that earns its Must-Have designation from every angle. Reviewers and owners agreed it is one of the most creative, nostalgia-driven adult LEGO sets ever released, combining two distinct and technically impressive builds into one package. With 3,776 owner ratings averaging 4.86 out of 5 and 91% recommending it, the owner consensus is as strong as any set in the LEGO catalog. The BrickScore of 90.3 reflects that near-universal acclaim.

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LOVED (8)

01Two fully realized builds in one: the NES console with working cartridge mechanism and the CRT television with scrolling Super Mario screen
02Cartridge insertion mechanism that locks down and springs back up, tested by the design team for thousands of cycles
03Crank-operated scrolling TV screen with a Mario figure navigating a brick-built level
04Clicking volume dial on the television that mimics the real control
05Nearly all small elements are printed rather than stickered, with only three large stickers in the set
06Nostalgic appeal spanning multiple generations of Nintendo fans
07Virtually no repetition across the entire 2,646-piece build
08Controller and cartridge side builds are accurately scaled to the originals

CRITICIZED (4)

01The TV display stand does not connect securely to the television body, creating a risk of toppling
02The cartridge-ejection mechanism has a known orientation sensitivity on one cross-block piece that can cause the mechanism to fail if assembled as instructed; a community fix exists
03The scrolling TV screen section involves a stretch of repetitive single-brick placement that some reviewers recommended taking a break before tackling
04The Super Mario figure that ships with the set requires the separate Super Mario app for full interactivity, though the scrolling screen works without it

What reviewers are saying

"man is it absolutely gorgeous i can't wait to open this set"

Solid Brix Studios

"Setting aside the iconic, nostalgic subject matter, from a pure build experience perspective, from a complexity and technique perspective, from a functionality perspective, the LEGO 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System ma…"

The Brothers Brick

Brickset Reviews

"Never has a set spoke to me so deeply. I've been a Nintendo guy since before I can remember."

Rebrickable Reviews

"the net result of the whole thing is a wonderful display piece that at first glance doesn't even look like lego this is this is really a conversation starter sort of thing"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

LEGO Ideas 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V — Like the Saturn V, the NES set has a 'straightforward exterior' that 'hides such an incredibly complex interior'

UCS Falcon — The reviewer argues the UCS Falcon may be the greatest LEGO set of all time, placing the NES in comparable company

70620 Ninjago City — Ninjago City deserves superlatives as 'one of the most-detailed and intricate LEGO sets,' and the NES matches this quality on build experience, complexity, technique, and functionality perspectives

42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS — LEGO Technic sets like this have successfully solved the packaging and part-organization issue that plagued earlier massive sets; the NES now applies similar logic with numbered bags and inner boxes

Super MarioTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 5

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

BUY

"man is it absolutely gorgeous i can't wait to open this set"

Key Pros

✓Innovative and unique TV functionality never seen in LEGO sets before
✓Exceptional printed detail throughout (only 2-3 stickers in entire set)
✓Highly accurate representation of the original NES console

Key Cons

✕Does not include cables to actually connect NES to TV
✕Buttons on controller are non-functional (aesthetic only)

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Expert Video Source

BUY

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"71374 Nintendo Entertainment System appears exceptionally realistic when compared with the original console and represents an intriguing departure from earlier sets. Remarkably few studs remain exposed, thereby ensuring superb authenticity, while the substantial scale has enabled the designers to include extensive detail."

Key Pros

✓Achieves extraordinary realism and authenticity, potentially surpassing any previous LEGO model
✓Remarkably few exposed studs (only four visible studs on whole console) ensure smooth surfaces
✓Splendid use of existing elements to recreate distinctive NES and television shapes

Key Cons

✕Television is displayed on stand that only rests upon it rather than attaching securely, causing frustration when moving model or turning crank as television sometimes becomes dislodged
✕Insufficient space inside television housing for actual cathode ray tube, though screen mechanism deemed more important

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Never has a set spoke to me so deeply. I've been a Nintendo guy since before I can remember."

Key Pros

✓Nostalgic appeal and emotional connection to original NES
✓Incredible authenticity of cartridge slot replication with pushdown mechanism
✓Motorized rotating TV screen with scrolling 8-bit Mario - year-defining feature

Key Cons

✕Really hard to display properly
✕Kinda boring to look at without the TV element

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"the net result of the whole thing is a wonderful display piece that at first glance doesn't even look like lego this is this is really a conversation starter sort of thing"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional attention to authentic detail and period-accurate design; captures the look and feel of 1980s gaming hardware convincingly
✓Extensive use of custom printed pieces instead of stickers, adding quality and durability; printed 1x1 pieces included in duplicate in spares
✓Console's spring-loaded cartridge mechanism works smoothly and feels tactilely satisfying with proper spring tension

Key Cons

✕The TV mechanism can be finicky and may require adjustment/tweaking even if built correctly; reviewers report different experiences, and some encounter sticking or misalignment
✕No physical cable connection between the console and TV, limiting immersion and completeness despite both units having compatible ports and jacks

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Buy now (4)Wait for sale (0)

Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: The electronic Mario figure (sold separately) and the unique 8-bit Mario printed piece (new mold) are potential value drivers, though not explicitly analyzed for investment.

Exclusivity

Solid Brix Studios: LEGO-exclusive partnership with Nintendo; adult-targeted (18+) direct-to-consumer release; limited production window anticipated

The Brothers Brick: LEGO-exclusive licensed Nintendo product; part of LEGO's new adult-focused branding strategy

Resale

Solid Brix Studios: Strong aftermarket appreciation expected; David projects the set could reach '600 to a thousand dollars in the aftermarket' within 2-3 years after production ends. He advises against waiting: 'if you just have a remote interest don't wait on this set it is worth picking up now.'

Brickset Reviews: Strong aftermarket potential expected given premium pricing, detailed execution, and nostalgia appeal. However, no explicit resale prediction provided in review.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Mario

Standout parts (per reviewers)

8-bit Mario figure pieceValue
Brand new unique piece created specifically for this set, individually designed to interact with the conveyor belt mechanism
Six-by-six printed tilesValue
Large quantity used throughout the set; David notes 'I believe that's a super mushroom maybe' and suggests 'this might be in a new color for these tiles.' Extensively printed rather than stickered.
Technic pneumatic tube (cable)
Reused from old technic sets to represent the NES controller cable, connects authentically to the console
Track links and conveyor belt components
Assembled into a unique working mechanism never before seen in LEGO sets to create the interactive TV game display
Printed tiles with corner details and outlinesValue
Used extensively on the controller (D-pad outline, buttons, details) with sophisticated reuse of printed patterns
8-bit Mario piece (dark tan with printed red and light flesh)Value
New mold created for this set; unique jagged shape with single anti-stud connection on back for placement within the console's pop-off panel

What Owners Say

Owners across ages call this one of the best LEGO sets ever made, driven by intense nostalgia, a brilliant scrolling TV mechanism, and a spring-loaded working cartridge, with only a small share reporting the mechanism degrades over time.

COMMON PRAISE

+Scrolling Mario level TV mechanism universally praised as clever and genuinely surprising, described as the best part of the build
+Spring-loaded cartridge insert and eject function recreates the real NES experience and draws repeated delight from reviewers
+Hidden easter egg inside the NES console described as a standout discovery, fitting for the set's subject matter
+Depth of detail on both the console and TV praised extensively, including cable slots, dials, antenna, and RCA inputs

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Scrolling mechanism reported by multiple owners to eventually fail or seize after several months of use, with pieces catching and the screen no longer moving
−The top six squares of the NES console use noticeably different-looking bricks compared to the rest of the body, described as cheap-looking and inconsistent with the packaging
−TV stand does not connect to the TV, noted as a minor but odd design choice given how realistic everything else is
−Scale is not precisely 1:1 with the real NES, which bothered a small number of detail-oriented owners

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.9

3,084 reviews

94%