LEGO's successful Nintendo collaboration has yielded some of their most creative and accessible sets. Initially, LEGO differentiated between children's (Super Mario playsets) and adult (iconic replicas) offerings. However, this distinction has blurred, with newer sets appealing to a wider age range. This aligns perfectly with Nintendo's family-friendly image.
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario
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Mario Kart – Standard Kart
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The Bowser Express Train
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LEGO Piranha Plant
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Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set
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LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House
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Fly With Dodo Airlines
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LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
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LEGO Great Deku Tree Set
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Mighty Bowser
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LEGO Nintendo's sub-themes are expanding beyond Super Mario to include Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and now, Zelda. Here are some top LEGO Nintendo sets for 2025:
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario
6$49.99 at Target Set: #71439 Age Range: 6+ Piece Count: 218 Dimensions: 1.5 inches high, 4 inches wide, 3 inches deep Price: $49.99
This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure, a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in a Clown Car. It's required for other expansion sets.
Mario Kart – Standard Kart
Mario Kart – Standard Kart
3$19.99 at Amazon Set: #72032 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 174 Dimensions: 1.5 inches high, 5.5 inches long, 3 inches wide Price: $19.99
Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this budget-friendly set features a kart, glider, Toad, and shell launchers.
The Bowser Express Train
The Bowser Express Train
1See it at Amazon Set: #71437 Age Range: 9+ Piece Count: 1392 Dimensions: 8.5 inches high, 26.5 inches long, 4.5 inches wide Price: $119.99
A large, whimsical Bowser-themed train with multiple characters.
LEGO Piranha Plant
LEGO Piranha Plant
10$59.99 save 20%$47.95 at Amazon Set: #71426 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 540 Dimensions: 9 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, 6.5 inches deep Price: $59.99
A charming and well-priced Piranha Plant build.
Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone
LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set
3$69.99 at Amazon Set: #21331 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1125 Dimensions: 7 inches high, 14 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep Price: $79.99
A detailed Green Hill Zone diorama, ideal for adult beginners.
Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House
LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House
3$74.99 save 20%$59.95 at Amazon Set: #77050 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 535 Dimensions: 6 inches high, 15 inches wide, 5.5 inches deep Price: $74.99
Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage.
Fly With Dodo Airlines
Fly With Dodo Airlines
1$37.99 See it at Amazon Set: #77051 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 292 Dimensions: 5 inches high, 10.5 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep Price: $37.99
Includes a seaplane, dock, and minifigures.
Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
55Set #71438, includes 1,215 pieces.$129.99 at Amazon Set: #71438 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1215 Dimensions: 15.5 inches high, 10 inches wide, 4 inches deep Price: $129.99
A nostalgic, crank-operated Mario and Yoshi build.
Great Deku Tree
LEGO Great Deku Tree Set
94Set #77092, includes 2,500 pieces. This 2-in-1 set lets you build the Great Deku Tree in the style of Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild with the same pieces. $299.99 at LEGO Store Set: #77092 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2500 Dimensions: 13 inches tall Price: $299.99
A 2-in-1 build offering both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild versions.
The Mighty Bowser
LEGO Super Mario The Might Bowser
51See it at Amazon Set: #71411 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2807 Dimensions: 12.5 inches high, 16 inches wide, 11 inches deep Price: $269.99
A large, impressive Bowser build with a fire-breathing mechanism.
LEGO Nintendo Set Count (as of January 2025): 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic, 10 Animal Crossing, 1 Zelda.
Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser exemplifies a shift towards sets that blur the lines between children's and adult appeal, focusing on build quality and display value. LEGO's success lies in returning to its core strengths: engaging builds.
AnswerSee ResultsThe current LEGO Super Mario sets are more substantial and detailed, prioritizing build quality and display over simple gameplay. This focus on the core building experience is key to LEGO's continued success. The Netflix documentary "The Toys That Made Us" highlights LEGO's past attempts to diversify beyond its core strengths, emphasizing that their best results always come from focusing on what people love most about LEGO.
