[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This LEGO Game Boy set is an absolute must-have for any retro gaming fan. The details are incredible—from the classic buttons to the iconic screen design that instantly brings back childhood memories. The build itself is fun and relaxing, with clear instructions that make it enjoyable even if you’re not an advanced LEGO builder. Once completed, it looks amazing on display and feels surprisingly sturdy. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia and creativity, making it a great gift for gamers, collectors, or anyone who grew up loving the original Game Boy. I love how LEGO captured the authentic look while still keeping it playful and true to their style. Definitely worth it and a conversation starter every time someone sees it.

The LEGO Nintendo Game Boy (Set 72046) is more than a nostalgic recreation, it’s a faithful monument to one of the most recognizable devices of the late 20th century. At 421 pieces, it captures the Game Boy’s proportions and texture with remarkable precision, from the muted gray casing and magenta buttons to the subtle curvature of the shell. LEGO’s layering technique mimics how the real handheld was constructed front plate, internals, and screen giving the build a satisfying sense of authenticity. The tactile process of assembling it mirrors the same deliberate, patient rhythm that once defined handheld gaming itself. For anyone who grew up borrowing a sibling’s Game Boy, this build feels deeply personal. The act of clicking the D-pad into place or slotting in the miniature cartridges The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land sparks muscle memory. The result is both sculpture and time capsule, blending the physical feel of LEGO with the emotional charge of retro gaming. The subtle screen tint, minimal sticker use, and iconic “Dot Matrix with Stereo Sound” text elevate the model from novelty to art piece, proving that nostalgia and design precision can coexist without compromise. Displayed on its stand, the LEGO Game Boy commands quiet respect. It doesn’t rely on lights or sound to impress; its realism does the work. Each angle evokes a different era of play; car rides, late nights, and shared cartridges traded between siblings. For builders, collectors, or lifelong Nintendo fans, it represents a rare convergence of childhood memory and modern craftsmanship. LEGO distilled an entire generation’s gaming history into one handheld model, and the result is as emotionally powerful as it is technically accomplished.

I've been building Lego sets for a few years now and this set ranks as one of the great builds. For a small set, it comes together with the usual interlocking pieces and layers. But most notably there are a minimum number of stickers. There are many specially printed bricks which makes for a more authentic build. Now I wish Lego would do this more with the Star Wars sets which contain a huge number of stickers considering how much we pay for them.

I received this set as a part of a Christmas gift from a coworker. I love this set. It’s very realistic! All the switches, buttons, and dials actually move. I love the game screens (Nintendo, Super Mario, & Zelda) and the game cartridges. Also, the gameboy and game cartridges are all the same size as the actual devices from the past. How cool! I hope a Gameboy Color LEGO set will also be made. I has a light green one that I loved. So nostalgic. I really enjoyed building this set.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Such a cool set! I love the nostalgia that this set brings back. My son is a huge Lego fan, and I can’t wait for him to build this one. I love that even though he doesn’t know what a GameBoy is, he can get the full experience with building this one. The cards that mimic the cartridge games are so cool, I love that it looks like an actual screen. Lego outdid theirselves with this set!

This set is an absolute joy to build. There are a ton of interesting techniques and unusual methods to provide the shape and button features. My favorite would have to be the power button with its satisfying click. The print quality of the pieces, stickers and lenticular screens is very good. I couldn't have picked a better scene than Marin and Link on the beach. If you grew up burning batteries on these machines you need to pick this one up.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This brought back nostalgia from when I was a child! It was a little difficult to put together at times because some of the Legos are small and I have beefy fingers, but I had a blast the whole time! I love how functionality it is and my son and step children love seeing this put together too!

Took me a day and a half to build I could’ve finished in a day but I took my time due to my busy schedule all in all it was a great quick build.

Had a blast building this set. The attention to detail on the cartridges and their circuitry was a nice touch.

Great set! Super nostalgic, very fun build! Love that the buttons aren’t static and that there are options for the display screen and they move. Great!