For years, LEGO's creative partnership with Nintendo has yielded some of their most imaginative and accessible sets. Initially, in 2020, LEGO cleverly separated its offerings: Super Mario playsets, blending digital and physical play for children, and iconic, nostalgia-inducing replicas for adults. However, the lines have blurred. Today's LEGO Nintendo sets boast a delightful cross-generational appeal, with kids' sets offering more complexity and adult sets embracing a playful, whimsical aesthetic—perfectly reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly brand.
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario
Mario Kart – Standard Kart
The Bowser Express Train
LEGO Piranha Plant
Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set
LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House
Fly With Dodo Airlines
LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
LEGO Great Deku Tree Set
Mighty Bowser
LEGO/Nintendo's collaboration continues to expand beyond Super Mario, now encompassing Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and even LEGO Zelda. Below are some of the best LEGO Nintendo sets available in 2025.
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario
Set: #71439
Age Range: 6+
Piece Count: 218
Dimensions: 1.5 inches high, 4 inches wide, 3 inches deep
Price: $49.99 at Target
This latest starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure (required for other expansion sets), a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in his Clown Car. Build your own Mario courses and scan barcodes with Mario to unlock sounds and track coins via a connected app.
Mario Kart – Standard Kart
Set: #72032
Age Range: 7+
Piece Count: 174
Dimensions: 1.5 inches high, 5.5 inches long, 3 inches wide
Price: $19.99 at Amazon
Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this affordable set features a classic kart, glider, Toad, and launching mechanisms for shells. Perfect for building race courses.
The Bowser Express Train
Set: #71437
Age Range: 9+
Piece Count: 1392
Dimensions: 8.5 inches high, 26.5 inches long, 4.5 inches wide
Price: $119.99 at Amazon
A whimsical train led by a massive Bowser head, complete with six villainous passengers.
LEGO Piranha Plant
Set: #71426
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 540
Dimensions: 9 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, 6.5 inches deep
Price: $47.95 at Amazon ($59.99, 20% off)
A charming and surprisingly affordable build with great personality.
Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone
Set: #21331
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 1125
Dimensions: 7 inches high, 14 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep
Price: $79.99 at Amazon
A delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, ideal for adult beginner builders.
Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House
Set: #77050
Age Range: 7+
Piece Count: 535
Dimensions: 6 inches high, 15 inches wide, 5.5 inches deep
Price: $59.95 at Amazon ($74.99, 20% off)
Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage, a great start to building your own Animal Crossing village.
Fly With Dodo Airlines
Set: #77051
Age Range: 7+
Piece Count: 292
Dimensions: 5 inches high, 10.5 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep
Price: $37.99 at Amazon
Includes a seaplane, dock, and Wilbur and Tangy minifigures.
Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
Set: #71438
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 1215
Dimensions: 15.5 inches high, 10 inches wide, 4 inches deep
Price: $129.99 at Amazon
A nostalgic build with moving parts, featuring Mario and Yoshi.
Great Deku Tree
Set: #77092
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 2500
Dimensions: 13 inches tall
Price: $299.99 at LEGO Store
A 2-in-1 build offering both *Ocarina of Time* and *Breath of the Wild* versions.
The Mighty Bowser
Set: #71411
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 2807
Dimensions: 12.5 inches high, 16 inches wide, 11 inches deep
Price: $269.99 at Amazon
A massive and impressive Bowser build with a fire-breathing mechanism.
How Many LEGO Nintendo Sets Are There? As of January 2025: 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic the Hedgehog, 10 Animal Crossing, and 1 Legend of Zelda.
The Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser, marketed as a standalone set, showcases a shift towards a design that transcends the traditional child/adult divide, emphasizing the joy of building itself.
The current LEGO Super Mario sets, while still incorporating interactive elements, prioritize substantial builds and detailed designs. The focus has shifted from the gameplay to the enjoyment of the construction process and the impressive final product—a welcome change for both children and adults.
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