LEGO and Nintendo's collaborative journey has yielded some of LEGO's most creative and accessible sets. Initially, a clear distinction existed between children's (Super Mario playsets) and adult (iconic replicas) offerings. However, LEGO has since blurred this line, producing more complex children's sets and whimsical adult sets, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly image.
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario
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Mario Kart – Standard Kart
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The Bowser Express Train
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LEGO Piranha Plant
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Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set
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LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House
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Fly With Dodo Airlines
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LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
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LEGO Great Deku Tree Set
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Mighty Bowser
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LEGO Nintendo's sub-themes have expanded beyond Super Mario to include Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and now, Zelda. Here are some top LEGO Nintendo sets for 2025:
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario (#71439)
- Age: 6+
- Pieces: 218
- Price: $49.99
- This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure, enabling interactive gameplay through barcode scanning.
Mario Kart – Standard Kart (#72032)
- Age: 7+
- Pieces: 174
- Price: $19.99
- Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this set offers a classic kart build and racing elements.
The Bowser Express Train (#71437)
- Age: 9+
- Pieces: 1392
- Price: $119.99
- A large-scale Bowser train with multiple characters.
LEGO Piranha Plant (#71426)
- Age: 18+
- Pieces: 540
- Price: $47.95 (20% off $59.99)
- A charming and well-priced Piranha Plant build.
LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone (#21331)
- Age: 18+
- Pieces: 1125
- Price: $79.99
- A Green Hill Zone diorama, ideal for beginner adult builders.
Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House (#77050)
- Age: 7+
- Pieces: 535
- Price: $59.95 (20% off $74.99)
- Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage.
Fly With Dodo Airlines (#77051)
- Age: 7+
- Pieces: 292
- Price: $37.99
- Includes a seaplane and key Animal Crossing characters.
Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (#71438)
- Age: 18+
- Pieces: 1215
- Price: $129.99
- A nostalgic build with moving elements.
Great Deku Tree (#77092)
- Age: 18+
- Pieces: 2500
- Price: $299.99
- A 2-in-1 build offering both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild styles.
The Mighty Bowser (#71411)
- Age: 18+
- Pieces: 2807
- Price: $269.99
- A large-scale, impressive Bowser build.
Set Counts (as of January 2025): 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic, 10 Animal Crossing, 1 Zelda.
Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser signifies a shift towards sets that appeal to both children and adults, focusing on build quality and display value. The initial Super Mario sets prioritized play over build, but the current trend emphasizes the enjoyment of the building process itself.
This revised approach, prioritizing the building experience, points towards a brighter future for LEGO Nintendo collaborations. Also consider exploring our guides to the best Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Marvel LEGO sets.
