Coming in at 2,646 pieces, the Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) is a hefty build with plenty of detail from the Super Mario lineup. It debuted in 2020 at $269.99. You get 1 minifigure in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.102, which is solid for what you're getting.
This is a premium 18+ set designed for serious builders — the kind that looks great on a shelf and tends to do well on the aftermarket.
Key Features
2,646 pieces — Big enough to be impressive, packed with interesting techniques
1 minifigure — Adds play value and aftermarket appeal
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO channels, adding scarcity value
$0.102 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Released 2020 — Super Mario sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Nintendo Entertainment System falls under the LEGO Super Mario theme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2020 at $269.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Super Mario. The $0.102 per piece is in line with Super Mario averages.
Super Mario continues to attract strong collector interest across price points. Whether you're here for the build or the investment angle, this theme's track record speaks for itself.
Why This Set Is Special
#1 most-wanted in Super Mario. With 3,302 collectors wanting this set, it ranks #1 out of 96 Super Mario sets by demand — top 1.0%.
104% above retail — Now trading at $550.00, up 104% from $269.99 RRP — a 81% annualized return over 1.2 years since retirement.
#3 largest in Super Mario — At 2,646 pieces, this ranks #3 out of 96 sets in Super Mario by piece count.
Top 1 most owned in Super Mario — 12,045 collectors report owning this set — #1 of 96 in Super Mario.
Strong part-out value at 1.7x — Parts are worth $448.49 vs $269.99 retail (1.7x ratio). Theme average is 2.5x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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