LEGO Unveils Minifigure-Scale Super Mario Sets, Now Available for Preorder Ahead of January 1 Launch

LEGO has officially opened preorder for a fresh wave of Super Mario building sets built on a brand-new minifigure scale, marking a deliberate departure from the two established formats the brand has relied on for years. The collection, which features minifigures of Mario and the wider Mushroom Kingdom gang, is slated to launch on January 1, and a number of titles have already gone live for preorder at Amazon and Target. While the LEGO Store now carries listings for the range, preorders have not yet gone live there, and the outlet plans to update the coverage once they do.

The new line represents a meaningful shift in LEGO’s approach to the franchise. Rather than leaning into either nostalgic adult-oriented builds or interactive kids’ playsets, these sets are designed to serve both audiences simultaneously. Each kit pairs recognizable characters with iconic items and enemies, and several include working interactive elements that bring the classic platforming moments to life.

A New Scale, A Broader Appeal

For context, LEGO’s previous Mario offerings fell into two distinct categories. On one hand, there were substantial adult sets aimed at the 18+ demographic, which celebrated nostalgia for staples like the Game Boy, the NES console, and Super Mario World’s Mario-riding-Yoshi sprite. On the other hand, there were smaller, interactive sets aimed at younger builders, which incorporated built-in play functionality. While both lines have their merits, the new minifigure-based range appears engineered to strike a balance between the two.

The kits are built around a smaller, minifigure-scale Mario and his companions, allowing for tighter, more detailed scenes than the larger adult builds. The roster of included characters spans Mario — in standard, beach, and fire variants — Luigi, including a fire version, Toad, Yoshi, Princess Peach, and even a Koopa Troopa. Supporting the figures are plenty of enemies and recognizable items, such as Goombas, POW blocks, Question blocks, racing Karts, banana peels, and both green and red shells.

The new minifigure-based LEGO sets strike the perfect balance. Adults can collect and display them if they want, or kids can build them and play with them.

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As with most LEGO titles, the sets carry special interactive features that echo the source material. The $9.99 Mario’s Pipe Jump set, for example, includes a lever that sends a Goomba flying when Mario jumps on it. Meanwhile, the Fire Mario & Bowser’s Castle set features a working drawbridge, trapdoors, and a lava ball launcher, offering a more elaborate build experience for collectors and builders alike.

Looking Ahead

With the January 1 release window now set, the focus shifts to availability and stock. Shoppers who want to secure their preferred kits should head directly to the preorder links above, which will take them to the specific sets in question. Those waiting for the LEGO Store to open its preorder listings can expect updates as the retailer goes live.

For anyone interested in the broader picture, the full slate of upcoming LEGO sets announced so far is available for review, giving fans a complete view of what the brand has lined up for the year ahead. As the minifigure-scale Mario line takes shape, it signals a promising new direction for LEGO’s approach to the franchise — one that honors the nostalgia of the past while opening the door to a more versatile, playable future.