LEGO Nintendo Sets: Immerse in Limitless Building Adventures

LEGO's Nintendo Collaboration: A Retrospective and Look Ahead

LEGO's partnership with Nintendo has yielded some of their most creative and popular sets. Initially, a clear distinction existed between children's (Super Mario playsets) and adult (iconic replicas) offerings. However, LEGO has since blurred this line, creating more complex sets for children and whimsical sets for adults, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly brand.

The LEGO Nintendo lineup has expanded beyond Super Mario to include Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and now, Zelda. Here are some standout sets available in 2025:

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario (#71439): This starter set includes an LED Mario figure, essential elements like a starting pipe, Yoshi, and Bowser Jr., and introduces the barcode-scanning gameplay. ($49.99 at Target)

Mario Kart – Standard Kart (#72032): Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this affordable set offers a classic kart build with accessories. ($19.99 at Amazon)

The Bowser Express Train (#71437): A large and whimsical set featuring Bowser and several minions. ($119.99 at Amazon)

LEGO Piranha Plant (#71426): A charming and well-priced build, exceeding expectations for its size and detail. ($47.95 at Amazon)

Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone (#21331): A delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone, perfect for adult beginner builders. ($79.99 at Amazon)

Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House (#77050): One of the larger Animal Crossing sets, featuring Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage. ($59.95 at Amazon)

Fly With Dodo Airlines (#77051): A smaller Animal Crossing set featuring Dodo Airlines and key characters. ($37.99 at Amazon)

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (#71438): A highly detailed and nostalgic set with moving parts. ($129.99 at Amazon)

Great Deku Tree (#77092): A large 2-in-1 set allowing builders to choose between Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild styles. ($299.99 at LEGO Store)

The Mighty Bowser (#71411): A massive, impressive Bowser build, considered one of LEGO's best Nintendo sets to date. ($269.99 at Amazon)

LEGO Nintendo's Future:

The Mighty Bowser signifies a shift towards sets that appeal to both children and adults, prioritizing build quality and display value. This contrasts with the earlier, more simplistic Super Mario sets. The focus is now on the building experience itself, with the final product being a rewarding outcome.

Which Nintendo franchise deserves a LEGO set next?

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The future of LEGO Nintendo looks promising, with a focus on high-quality, engaging builds that transcend age boundaries.