Lego Game Boy Gift Idea: $10 Off Today
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– The author is a deals and gaming hardware editor who rejoined The Verge in May 2025 after working at Polygon.
– A $10 discount on the Lego Game Boy is available at Kohl’s for $49.99 using the promo code TOYS10, with no membership required.
– The 421-piece Lego set is a tribute to the 1989 Nintendo Game Boy and features interactive elements like clickable buttons and a movable D-pad.
– The set includes buildable mock cartridges for *The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening* and *Super Mario Land*, with lenticular screens to simulate gameplay.
– A Verge review praised the set’s detail but noted the screen does not accurately replicate the original hardware’s green color palette.
Finding a genuine discount on the Lego Game Boy set is a rare event. While warehouse clubs offered a brief introductory promotion last year, a new opportunity has emerged that doesn’t require a membership. Kohl’s is currently offering $10 off the Lego Game Boy, bringing the price down to $49.99. Shoppers can use the promo code TOYS10 at checkout for either home delivery or in-store pickup.
This 421-piece build is a detailed tribute to Nintendo’s iconic 1989 handheld. It stands out from typical Lego sets with its interactive features, designed to spark nostalgia. The model includes clickable A and B buttons, a floating directional pad that actually moves, and cleverly repurposed Lego car tires serving as the Start and Select buttons. The playful collaboration between Lego and Nintendo is evident in these thoughtful touches.
The package comes with bricks to build two classic game cartridges: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land. Although these cartridges are decorative, the set uses a clever visual trick. It includes lenticular screens that create the illusion of the games being played when you slide a cartridge into the slot. In a review, my colleague praised the overall attention to detail but noted the screen’s color doesn’t perfectly replicate the original Game Boy’s distinctive greenish hue. Even with that minor critique, the set’s charm and inventive design make it a fantastic build for fans.
(Source: The Verge)
