Hold onto your hats, Mushroom Kingdom fans! After years of anticipation, LEGO has officially revealed its long-awaited line of Super Mario minifigure sets. This marks a significant shift for the LEGO Super Mario theme, moving away from larger interactive units and embracing the classic charm of collectible minifigures. Get ready to build your own adventures with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and a whole host of familiar faces!
A Kingdom of Collectibles
The initial wave of sets offers something for every Super Mario enthusiast, ranging from small-scale playsets perfect for quick building sessions to more expansive builds that recreate iconic locations. Let’s dive into the details:
- Mario’s Pipe Jump (72052): This 61-piece set is a fantastic entry point for younger builders, featuring a Mario minifigure, a Goomba element, and a classic green warp pipe. At just $9.99, it’s an affordable way to kickstart your LEGO Super Mario collection.
- Racing with Mario (72054): Get ready to race! This 84-piece set includes a Mario minifigure behind the wheel of his signature kart, along with red and green shells and a banana for some added racing chaos. Priced at $14.99, it’s a perfect gift for aspiring racers.
- Mario’s Beach Adventures (72055): Time for some downtime! This 196-piece set lets Mario relax by the sea, complete with a buildable snack bar, lounger, and even a giant enemy crab to keep things interesting. The $19.99 price tag makes it an excellent value.
- Luigi & Bowser Jr.’s Race (72056): Double the fun! This 104-piece set features both Luigi and Bowser Jr., each with their own karts and accessories, ready for a thrilling race to the finish line. At $29.99, it’s a great way to expand your racing roster.
- Yoshi at Mario’s House (72057): Welcome home! This 147-piece build features Mario and a slightly awkward-looking Yoshi minifigure, ready for some classic platforming action. At $39.99, it’s a charming addition to any LEGO Super Mario village.
- Bowser’s Rumbling Race (72058): Get ready for the big boss! This 409-piece set expands your racing lineup with karts for Toad, Bowser, Goomba, and even Cow from Mario Kart World. The first two characters are minifigures, while the latter is a buildable design. At $59.99, it’s a must-have for any serious Mario Kart fan.
- Fire Mario & Bowser’s Castle (72060): The ultimate showdown! This massive 850-piece set features Fire Mario, Peach, and Koopa Trooper minifigures, the iconic Bowser big fig, and a Goomba for good measure. While we’re all patiently waiting for that elusive Peach’s Castle set, this is a fantastic alternative at $99.99.
- Fire Luigi vs. Koopa Troopa Battle (72061): A fiery face-off! This 241-piece set features Fire Luigi and a Koopa Trooper minifigures ready for an epic battle. At $29.99, it’s a fun and affordable way to add some action to your LEGO Super Mario collection.
“The new LEGO minifigures mark a refreshed LEGO Super Mario theme, newly centred on creative LEGO minifigure roleplay action,” LEGO stated in a press release today. “The refresh of the Super Mario theme will see building experiences arriving for LEGO Super Mario centred on creative LEGO minifigure roleplay, featuring iconic characters, karts, and environments from the Super Mario and Mario Kart universe.”
So, which set are you adding to your collection first? Let us know in the comments below!
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Source: IGN
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