Lego refreshed its Super Mario playset lineup in August with new starter programs for all three characters: Mario, Luigi, and Peach. In a welcome shock, the retail value for the trio of core units dropped from $60 to $50. Higher but, Lego added extra outstanding characters from the Mushroom Kingdom to every one. And now two of the brand new starter programs are on sale for the primary time. Amazon is promoting the Adventures with Interactive Lego Mario and Lego Peach starter sets for $40 each. A number of of the growth units that launched alongside the starter programs are additionally on sale, together with large reductions on a brand new Peach’s Castle set and Soda Jungle Maker from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.
If you wish to play Lego Super Mario, you want one of many starter units, as Mario, Peach, and Luigi figures work together with parts in every of the various expansions. All three figures have expressive eyes and a small show on their chest to react to what’s occurring in your “degree.” Additionally they discuss and have numerous sound results. The “play” element of Super Mario units is tailor-made extra towards children, however even the handful of Super Mario Lego show units for adults, together with the 2,807-piece Mighty Bowser and newly discontinued Super Mario 64 Question Block, work together with the figures. So the starter programs are value shopping for even in the event you do not plan on constructing any expansions and even the starter course itself.
We put collectively a listing of the most effective Lego Super Mario and Donkey Kong Lego offers obtainable now. You’ll be able to learn detailed overviews of the newest Lego Mario starter programs and expansions beneath the listing. And in the event you’re looking for an older Super Mario fan this vacation, the Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi Lego display model is an superior ode to the Super Nintendo traditional and arguably the best-looking Lego Nintendo set thus far.
Greatest Super Mario Lego Offers (October 2024)
Lego Super Mario Playsets
Lego Nintendo Show Sets for Adults
Needless to say many Lego Super Mario units have been discontinued over the previous couple of years, so what’s obtainable proper now seemingly will not be the identical listing after the vacations. This consists of the Super Mario 64 Question Block show set for adults, which is now formally discontinued and out of inventory on the Lego Retailer–but you’ll be able to nonetheless get this impressive ode to the iconic Nintendo 64 game at Amazon. There are some significantly nice offers on the Donkey Kong growth units, together with Diddy Kong’s Mine Cart Experience for $88 on the Lego Retailer and Dixie Kong’s Jungle Jam for less than $16. Each units have been discontinued, so Donkey Kong followers ought to snag them earlier than they’re gone for good. In the event you’re curious, here is the listing of current and soon-to-be discontinued Lego Mario units.
$40 (was $50)
While you’re getting fewer pieces compared to the first Mario starter course (218 vs. 231), the set more than makes up for it with its figures. Along with Mario, the set comes with Yoshi, Goomba, and Bowser Jr. Yoshi is a brand-new addition in the refreshed starter set, and Bowser Jr. can now zip around in style with his glorious Clown Car.
$40 (was $50)
While the Peach starter course still comes with a Lava Bubble and Yellow Toad–except his smile has been replaced with a shocked face–Lakitu replaces Lemmy. Naturally, Lakitu has a cloud to ride on and a fishing hook to mess with your precious bricks.
$50
Luigi’s new starter set comes with Kamek on her broomstick, Boo, and Pink Baby Yoshi. His original set came with Boom Boom, Bone Goomba, Pink (Adult) Yoshi. The star addition is Kamek, but you’ll probably want the Mario starter set, too, as Kamek and Bowser Jr. need to trade insults with each other. It’s possible Pink Yoshi retired from his post in this course and forced his offspring to take on the role. Believe it or not, there are no labor laws in the Mushroom Kingdom preventing Baby Yoshi from working.
If you’re keeping score at home, this means all three starter sets now have flying enemies. That said, we’re pretty sure looks are deceiving here, and none of these lovable Lego villains can actually fly.
$52 (was $65)
Though it doesn’t come with Peach, this is a great add-on for any of the three Lego Super Mario starter sets. It lets you build a medium-size version of Peach’s Castle, complete with walls designed to collapse and a firing catapult to keep enemies at bay. This set includes figurines for Roy, Toad, and Chain Chomp. After Roy is done at the castle, he is rumored to be competing in a chariot race. But first, he must teach his trusty steed how to “neigh” instead of barking like a dog.
It was already reasonably priced at launch at $65 for a 738-piece build, but right now you can add it to your collection for only $52 at Amazon.
$44 (was $55)
Soda Jungle is one of the coolest worlds in any side-scrolling Super Mario game, and now this vibrant and unique setting is available in Lego format. The 598-piece set comes with heaps of interactive components pulled from New Super Mario Bros. U, including a Special Pipe that starts a Speed Run challenge. You’ll also get a Pink Shy Guy, Wiggler, and a Piranha Plant, along with cool accessories like a buildable raft and tons of jungle-based decorations.
Once again, you’re getting solid value here with Amazon’s deal that drops the price to $44.
$75
King Boo’s Haunted Mansion, though not discounted, is a very fitting set to build with Halloween around the corner. This 932-piece set is one of our favorites in the entire Lego Mario series. Just look at that mansion design! If your Lego Mario/Luigi/Peach figures are brave, they can open the doors and step inside the pretty (but also pretty haunted) residence of King Boo. Your objective is to locate a key, unlock a treasure chest, and thwart the King Boo. The set has some cool interactive elements, including a rising sofa, a movable bookshelf, and multiple Blocks. Beyond King Boo, you get three additional figures: Yellow Baby Yoshi, Dry Bones, and a regular Boo.
Also, with the Luigi’s Mansion sets no longer available–unless you are willing to pay exorbitant prices for the Luigi’s Mansion Entryway and/or Haunt-and-Seek expansions–this is the closest you may get to replicating Luigi’s solo adventures in Lego type in the mean time.
$120
At 1,392 pieces, The Bowser Express Train became the largest Lego Mario playset (by piece count) when it launched in August. This very cool kit lets you build a Bowser-themed train with a bunch of interactive features. Highlights include a spinning platform, detachable handcar, and a spring-loaded cannon to blast away at nearby foes. It also comes packed with Super Mario figures, including Hammer Bro, Boom Boom, two Goombas, and two Para-Biddybuds.
$15
At simply 173 items, Goombas’ Playground is the smallest and most cost-effective of the newest expansions. You may get to construct an cute little playset that includes an interactive seesaw and tree trunk, in addition to three buildable Goombas. To get probably the most out of the set, be sure you pair it with an interactive Mario, Luigi, or Peach determine.