REVIEW: 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System

[Pchan1983]

Here is my video review on the new 71374 Nintendo Entertainment System:

THE GOOD:

• Great building experience for both the NES and TV.
• The console really captures the look of the NES.
• The TV is definitely one of the best build so far this year in my opinion.
• The TV action showing Mario jumping around is great.
• Printed pieces.  There are only 3 stickers in this set.
• Works ever so well with LEGO Super Mario.
• The little easter egg added to the NES is nice little touch.

THE NOT SO GOOD (Really nip picking here):

• TV is more interesting than the console :P
• The game pak eject mechanism can be improved.
• Missing AC adaptor and actual connection from the console to the TV ... lol

Overall, I love this set.  The building experience was great and the end result is very very good.  I'm surprised how well the Super Mario level works.  Although it's one hell of a mission to align all those 1x1 tiles.  There are so much packed into the TV. The console is also great, it's realistic and the way you are able to interact with the game pak and controller are great.  Also, all those printed pieces!!! It's also interesting how the TV is designed, it's quite easy to switch the moving parts.  I wonder if LEGO is planning to add expansion to this.  (e.g. different game pak different game on screen?) Totally recommend this and definitely adding the LEGO Super Mario adds more fun to this.

[Vindicare]

As fun as building that screen was, it was equal parts annoying. 136 dark orange 1x1’s.... I agree on the TV to console plugs. I have an idea on how to do the AC cord, but I would love to get more of the cord used in this set for it. 

[Pchan1983]

58 minutes ago, Vindicare said:

As fun as building that screen was, it was equal parts annoying. 136 dark orange 1x1’s.... I agree on the TV to console plugs. I have an idea on how to do the AC cord, but I would love to get more of the cord used in this set for it. 

The cord is listed on Bricks & Pieces when I checked few days ago but it was Out of Stock.  Given it is listed, might able to order via phone.