The much-anticipated LEGO Game Boy kit has appeared at Sam’s Club locations in the US weeks before its official October 1 release, giving fans an early chance to grab the Nintendo-inspired collectible. Retail listings show the 421-piece set selling for $49.99 at Sam’s Club — a $10 discount from the standard $59.99 price tag. The LEGO Game Boy is a full-scale model of Nintendo’s original handheld console, which debuted in 1989 with Tetris as its launch title. The system went on to host classics like Pokémon Red and Blue and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, cementing Nintendo’s dominance in handheld gaming before being discontinued in 2001. Reports on Reddit and social media confirm that Sam’s Club stores have already stocked the set, though availability varies and purchases require a membership. While some customers successfully bought the kit, others noted inventory system issues, with some stores yet to update their listings. For those unable to find it in stores, pre-orders remain available through LEGO’s official website. Early arrival of the Game Boy set comes as LEGO prepares a slate of major releases, including the $1,000 Star Wars Death Star model, also expected in October. The premature launch raises questions about how Nintendo and LEGO will respond to Sam’s Club breaking the street date. Still, with its nostalgic design and accessible price point, the LEGO Game Boy is already proving to be one of the year’s most sought-after builds.
LEGO Game Boy Hits Stores Ahead of Schedule
