Ready, set, launch! LEGO Group Unveils Initial LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Toy Sets
The world of LEGO and Mario Kart has collided, as the new LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart sets were officially revealed at gamescom. These sets, set to launch on August 1, 2025, offer a fun way for fans to experience the Mario Kart universe in a physical LEGO setting.
Exciting New Sets
Several notable playsets will be released simultaneously, each with unique features that mirror the video game's activities such as racing, drifting, battling with shells, and gliding.
Wario & King Boo (set 72038)
This set features brick-built versions of Wario's Badwagon and King Boo's Teddy Buggy, each equipped with functions like shell-launching, drifting, and gliding. The Badwagon includes a detachable glider that can also be attached to the Teddy Buggy. The set includes two LEGO Super Mario figures and two traffic cones.
Bowser's Castle (set 72039)
A large set with 1,068 pieces, themed around Bowser’s iconic castle, incorporating detailed elements inspired by Mario Kart gameplay.
Interactive LEGO Mario & Standard Kart (set 72043)
This 278-piece set includes an interactive LEGO Mario figure and a Standard Kart, enhancing play with digital sound and visual effects linked to Mario Kart racing.
Additional Sets
Additional sets like Shy Guy & P-Wing (72045) and Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (72044) will also be released, expanding character and vehicle options for LEGO Mario Kart fans.
Interactive Play
Adding a figure to the sets triggers iconic Mario Kart audio and visual effects, immersing players in the Mario Kart world. The sets also feature vibrant characters, customizable karts, and unique track items.
Expanding the LEGO Super Mario Series
These sets expand the LEGO Super Mario series, combining physical LEGO building with augmented play experiences. The new sets will be available from January 1, 2025, along with three new LEGO Animal Crossing sets.
The LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart sets will bring the excitement of Mario Kart racing into LEGO play, offering a unique and interactive experience for fans of all ages.
Additional LEGO Animal Crossing Sets
Three new LEGO Animal Crossing sets have been announced: LEGO Animal Crossing Stargazing with Celeste (77053), LEGO Animal Crossing Leif's Caravan & Garden Shop (77054), and LEGO Animal Crossing Able Sisters Clothing Shop (77055). These sets will allow fans to continue creating and exploring their own Animal Crossing villages and fun in brick play.
The new LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart sets and LEGO Animal Crossing sets will be available from January 1, 2025, providing endless hours of creative and interactive play for fans of these beloved franchises.
- Fans of Donkey Kong and Animal Crossing can also join in the fun as the new LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart sets are joined by three new LEGO Animal Crossing sets, offering a diverse range of play options.
- The LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart sets, along with the new LEGO Animal Crossing sets, will further extend the Nintendo lifestyle into home-and-garden settings, providing a unique blend of physical LEGO building and the digital worlds of these iconic video games.
- Nintendo enthusiasts can look forward to recreating their favorite Mario Kart moments with the Wario & King Boo (set 72038) and Bowser's Castle (set 72039), while the Interactive LEGO Mario & Standard Kart (set 72043) and additional sets like Shy Guy & P-Wing (72045) and Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (72044) add even more variety to the LEGO Mario Kart universe.
- In addition to the Mario Kart sets, fans can also expect to see LEGO brick-built versions of beloved Animal Crossing characters like Celeste, Leif, and the Able Sisters in the sets Stargazing with Celeste (77053), Leif's Caravan & Garden Shop (77054), and Able Sisters Clothing Shop (77055), respectively.
