Get ready to bring the high-octane world of Mario Kart right into your living room with the all-new LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart sets. Unveiled for the first time on August 21st at Gamescom, these never-before-seen sets combine the beloved building block experience with the exhilarating races of the beloved video game series, creating a unique and interactive way for fans of all ages to enjoy their favorite characters and courses. Keep reading to discover the key features of these exciting new sets and how they bring the magic of Mario Kart to life in your own home.
Rev Up Your LEGO Adventure with LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Collection
The LEGO Super Mario universe is getting a turbocharged upgrade with the introduction of the Super Mario: Mario Kart Collection, where the excitement of digital and physical play merges in an exhilarating new way. Featuring beloved characters such as Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Toad, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and Baby Peach, these sets bring the high-speed thrills of Mario Kart into the LEGO world.
First hinted at during the LEGO Group’s MAR10 Day celebration in March, the full reveal of these highly anticipated sets is here, with a launch date set for January 1, 2025. Designed to provide a fun and immersive experience, each set transforms the iconic Mario Kart universe into a dynamic LEGO playground.
With vibrant characters, customizable karts, and unique track elements, these sets are crafted to spark creativity and offer endless racing fun. Fans can turn any surface into a thrilling Mario Kart track and race to their heart’s content.
Adding an extra layer of interactive play, the new sets are compatible with LEGO Mario, LEGO Luig, or LEGO Peach figures (sold separately). Placing these figures in the driver’s seat activates authentic Mario Kart audio and visual effects, including race-starting sounds, horn honking, kart drifting, and gliding noises. Players can also use these figures to scan Item Boxes to collect coins and boost their scores, bringing even more excitement to the race.
What’s Included in the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Collection?
The LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart collection currently features six exciting sets. Here’s a glimpse of what each set has to offer:
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Yoshi Bike (72031)
Drift your way to victory with the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Yoshi Bike set. This 133-piece set is perfect for builders aged 7 and up, featuring a Light-Blue Yoshi toy figure, a shell item, and a brick-built bike for thrilling races.
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Standard Kart (72032)
Relive the classic Mario Kart experience with the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Standard Kart set. This 174-piece set for ages 7+ includes a buildable model of the standard edition Mario Kart, a workstation, a Toad toy figure, and a detachable Super Glider.
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (72033)
Power up with the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo set. This 387-piece set for ages 8+ features Donkey Kong’s signature DK Jumbo Kart and includes items like shells and a banana to slow down opponents.
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi (72034)
Engage in a baby battle with the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi set. This 321-piece set for ages 8+ features Baby Mario and Baby Luigi in their respective karts, ready to launch shells for a Balloon Battle.
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Toad’s Garage (72035)
Tune up your karts at LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Toad’s Garage. This 390-piece set for ages 8+ includes two Blue Toads, a B Dasher kart, and customizable elements for building your unique racing machine.
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set (72036)
Experience the excitement of a Grand Prix with the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set. This 823-piece set for ages 8+ features Baby Peach, Lemmy, and Toad in their respective karts, along with a starting gate and an obstacle-filled course for thrilling races.
New LEGO Animal Crossing Sets Arrive with Exciting Additions
In addition to the highly anticipated LEGO Super Mario announcements at Gamescom, three delightful LEGO Animal Crossing sets have also been unveiled: 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).
This charming expansion allows fans to further develop and explore their own Animal Crossing villages, enhancing the joy of brick play by introducing even more beloved characters from the video game series, which like the Mario franchise, is published by Nintendo/
Like the LEGO Super Mario: Maro Kart sets, these new LEGO Animal Crossing expansion sets will be available for purchase starting January 1st, 2025.