Start your engines because LEGO and Nintendo have teamed up for the ultimate nostalgic collaboration: Super Mario: Mario Kart LEGO sets. Revealed at Gamescom 2024, these new sets give fans the chance to combine their love of LEGO with the high-speed mayhem of Mario Kart, and we’re all here for it.
Hitting shelves on January 1, 2025, the six new Mario Kart sets are more than just ordinary construction kits. Featuring iconic characters like Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Toad, and Baby Mario, these sets are designed to bring the thrilling action of Mario Kart from your TV screen to your living room floor. Get ready for a mix of digital and physical play that will make you feel like you’re on Rainbow Road – hopefully without any crashes.
But it’s not just about building, it’s about racing too. The new sets include customizable karts, interactive elements and living characters, giving fans a dynamic building experience. Each set offers its own unique gameplay twists – from Baby Mario versus Baby Luigi in a balloon battle to Toad’s Garage, where you can customize your karts for the perfect powerslide. Whether you’re 7 or 37, these sets promise hours of chaotic, brick-filled fun.
Simon Kent, Design Director at LEGO, could hardly contain his excitement about the launch, saying: “We are thrilled to be adding new features to our LEGO Super Mario universe with these latest Mario Kart sets. We can’t wait for builders to bring Mario Kart racing to life at home.” And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love racing mini LEGO karts on their coffee table?
But that’s not all: LEGO has also announced the upcoming launch of three new Animal Crossing sets, ensuring your gaming fantasies are covered from the racetrack to the island. If you’ve always dreamed of collecting fruit in brick form, LEGO has you covered.
Super Mario: Mario Kart sets range in price from $10 to $80, making them affordable for both casual builders and hardcore collectors. And let’s face it, if you’re a Mario Kart fan, you’ll be snagging more than one of these.
Get ready to grab your copy when it launches on the official LEGO website in January 2025. Make room on your shelves now because these sets are guaranteed to fly off the shelves faster than Mario in a Bullet Bill.
