MusiKyle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 57 minutes ago, Pebble&Park said: I haven't stayed up until midnight for a new set in a LONG time, but will be for this one. Ditto. I also saw the press release on Brickset showing $199 and got excited. If it's $229 that's fine, I guess, just glad it's not $249 like I originally thought it would be. Still pricey, but I'm a huge fan. 8-Bit Mario tattoo on my arm. Mario and I were released in the same year, Mario in stores and me from the womb. We share a lifelong bond beyond the years of playing as a kid. My age should put my interest in the SNES but because I had an older brother I had the NES influence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 7 hours ago, Frank Brickowski said: Isnt this just like building a LEGO mini-model of the laptop standing on your desk? I dont get it - whats the point of this? To me this is a neat display piece for my desk at work. Yes I could display the real system there, but that would for sure raise some eyebrows. OTOH, this set is eyecatching without the need to explain why I have real video games system at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I'm in the minority. I never got an NES but I did have a SNES, which I loved playing. I also played Super Mario Bros in the arcade religiously, but this set does nothing for me. I feel like the novelty of the scrolling scenes will wear off pretty quick. On the other hand, if they come out with more games/scenes, this set will do well, being the first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Think of the custom Mario levels people will build with this. Wasn't going to buy the starter kit, but now I feel obligated. Well played Lego. Makes me wonder if there isn’t going to be an even bigger demand to part out the starter kit now. That Mario will be in demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datoyman Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Did somebody say Mario brickhead ??? That would be a good fit for the theme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) In other news, my Mario starterpack with GWP pre-order from early April just moved to In Process (from "Waiting for new stock") at LEGO Shop at Home. Hopefully shipping soon! Edited July 14, 2020 by Phil B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 The crank system is ingenious. Whoever designed this deserves their bonus this year. I could see great MOC's. Zelda, Metroid, Megaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legopocalypse Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, MusiKyle said: Ditto. I also saw the press release on Brickset showing $199 and got excited. If it's $229 that's fine, I guess, just glad it's not $249 like I originally thought it would be. Still pricey, but I'm a huge fan. 8-Bit Mario tattoo on my arm. Mario and I were released in the same year, Mario in stores and me from the womb. We share a lifelong bond beyond the years of playing as a kid. My age should put my interest in the SNES but because I had an older brother I had the NES influence. $229.99 https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/nintendo-entertainment-system-71374 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 In for a LEGOSteve dozen (300 units) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 4 hours ago, BrickLegacy said: In for a LEGOSteve dozen (300 units) A LEGOSteve is a 4-digit number. you're in for 30% of a LEGOSteve. LEGOSteve dozen=1,200 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith1833 Posted July 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2020 Lots of memories for me. My brother and I would always inhale dinner as the first one done and upstairs got to be player 1 and decide what game(s) were played that night. My parents recently retired / moved, which means we had to go through all our boxes of stuff that we still had at their house. I received the NES and the games. My initial thoughts on this set were meh, but after going through my games, I like this set more and more and think they could add so much to it such as Excitebike, Spyhunter (if they could change the scrolling), Castlevania, Megaman, etc. And for the math discussion... 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusiKyle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I don't have a system anymore but I couldn't get rid of these games as collectibles. Still have them after all these years. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locidm Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I don't have a system anymore but I couldn't get rid of these games as collectibles. Still have them after all these years.Look at the blink of the Zelda cartridge! Nintendo knew how to get collectors excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, locidm said: Look at the blink of the Zelda cartridge! Nintendo knew how to get collectors excited! Zelda was an unknown commodity in 86. I remember the original commercial made little sense. But for some reason I wanted the game. The gold packaging probably helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I don't have a system anymore but I couldn't get rid of these games as collectibles. Still have them after all these years.Most of my favorites right there but f**ck that ninja turtles game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpeed Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 48 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said: Most of my favorites right there but f**ck that ninja turtles game I hate that I know you're talking about the left one. That swimming level was a beast, and then once you get to drive the car, I could never even figure out where to go! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I hate that I know you're talking about the left one. That swimming level was a beast, and then once you get to drive the car, I could never even figure out where to go!Yes! I never got past that turtle van level either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Yes, that first TMNT game is insanely difficult. Even as an experienced and intelligent adult, try beating that game without using a walkthrough or any external help, and you'll soon be banging your shell against the screen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 It’s even more depressing when you watch the speed runs and realize most of the challenging moments were completely avoidable (including the need for scrolls to blast through the narrow passages in the final stage). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MusiKyle Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I've seen a lot of gamer headlines focused on this set. And just now I was getting a haircut and the local radio station even mentioned that. This might be popular right out the gate, we are super close to finding out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belac Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) (few minutes ago):Got an order in ,Maybe more who knows, I did try a few times.I think first one with paypal even though said not, then glitch had me trying to re-pay for same order i think so After i emptied and re added to cart it went on card right away Also really dig that Halloween hay ride set 40423 Edited August 1, 2020 by Belac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittytoot Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/14/2020 at 5:43 PM, Frank Brickowski said: I dont get the general idea behind this set: Essentially building a scaled-down version of something you already have at home (console + tv). I mean building with LEGO fundamentally is about recreating something you do NOT already have at home for real, like ISS, s apace rocket, a rollercoaster, expensive cars, a wrecked boat, a hospital and so forth. This NES set is the complete opposite of that idea, this might be the main reason why I dont get it that so many folks around here are going crazy about it. Isnt this just like building a LEGO mini-model of the laptop standing on your desk? I dont get it - whats the point of this? I know I don’t have one of those 80s TVs lying around here! It’s all about the nostalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Kittytoot said: I know I don’t have one of those 80s TVs lying around here! It’s all about the nostalgia. You can find an 80’s tv and classic NES for a 1/3 of the cost the Lego set. I agree its about nostalgia but for me to be interested it needs to be a $70 or less set. Lego has gotten a little out of control with these big Ideas sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Anybody else get one of these and showing the order 'in process' ? The site was acting wonky last night and I ended up with 2 different orders. 1 before the promo (which on my side looked like it declined so I tried again) 1 after the Mario mushroom promo Really hoping they don't cancel on me as my local lego store is out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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