Top LEGO Nintendo Sets: Fun for Everyone

LEGO's creative partnership with Nintendo has yielded some truly remarkable sets over the years. Initially, in 2020, LEGO cleverly segmented its offerings: Super Mario playsets, blending digital and physical play for children, and nostalgic, iconic replicas for adult collectors. However, LEGO has since masterfully blurred these lines, creating more complex sets for younger builders and incorporating a playful, whimsical aesthetic into its adult-focused lines. This cross-generational appeal perfectly complements Nintendo's family-friendly brand.

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario

Mario Kart – Standard Kart

The Bowser Express Train

LEGO Piranha Plant

Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set

LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House

Fly With Dodo Airlines

LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi

LEGO Great Deku Tree Set

Mighty Bowser

LEGO/Nintendo's collaboration continues to expand beyond Super Mario, now encompassing Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and even The Legend of Zelda. Below are some of the best LEGO Nintendo sets available in 2025.

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario

Set: #71439
Age Range: 6+
Piece Count: 218
Dimensions: ‎1.5 inches high, 4 inches wide, 3 inches deep
Price: $49.99 at Target

This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure, a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in his Clown Car. Scan barcodes with Mario to trigger sounds and collect coins tracked via an app.

Mario Kart – Standard Kart

Set: #72032
Age Range: 7+
Piece Count: 174
Dimensions: 1.5 inches high, 5.5 inches long, 3 inches wide
Price: $19.99 at Amazon

Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this budget-friendly set features a classic kart, glider, Toad, and launching mechanisms for shells. Perfect for building race courses.

The Bowser Express Train

Set: #71437
Age Range: 9+
Piece Count: 1392
Dimensions: 8.5 inches high, 26.5 inches long, 4.5 inches wide
Price: $119.99 at Amazon

A whimsical and colorful train featuring Bowser's iconic head and various villain minifigures.

LEGO Piranha Plant

Set: #71426
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 540
Dimensions: 9 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, 6.5 inches deep
Price: $47.95 at Amazon (20% off $59.99)

A charming and surprisingly affordable build, this Piranha Plant delivers personality and quality.

Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone

Set: #21331
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 1125
Dimensions: 7 inches high, 14 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep
Price: $79.99 at Amazon

A delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, ideal for adult beginner builders.

Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House

Set: #77050
Age Range: 7+
Piece Count: 535
Dimensions: 6 inches high, 15 inches wide, 5.5 inches deep
Price: $59.95 at Amazon (20% off $74.99)

Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage, expanding the Animal Crossing LEGO collection.

Fly With Dodo Airlines

Set: #77051
Age Range: 7+
Piece Count: 292
Dimensions: 5 inches high, 10.5 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep
Price: $37.99 at Amazon

Includes a seaplane, dock, and Wilbur and Tangy minifigures.

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi

Set: #71438
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 1215
Dimensions: 15.5 inches high, 10 inches wide, 4 inches deep
Price: $129.99 at Amazon

A nostalgic and impressive build with moving parts.

Great Deku Tree

Set: #77092
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 2500
Dimensions: 13 inches tall
Price: $299.99 at LEGO Store

A 2-in-1 set allowing construction of the Great Deku Tree in either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild style.

The Mighty Bowser

Set: #71411
Age Range: 18+
Piece Count: 2807
Dimensions: 12.5 inches high, 16 inches wide, 11 inches deep
Price: $269.99 at Amazon

A massive and impressive Bowser build with a fire-breathing mechanism.

LEGO Nintendo Set Count (January 2025): 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic the Hedgehog, 10 Animal Crossing, 1 Legend of Zelda.

The Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser, marketed as a standalone set, signifies a shift towards designs that transcend age categories, focusing on build quality and display value. This represents a return to LEGO's core strengths, emphasizing the joy of the building process itself.

The current LEGO Super Mario sets demonstrate a focus on substantial, detailed builds, with the best sets, like The Mighty Bowser, prioritizing aesthetic appeal and enjoyable construction. This shift emphasizes the core joy of LEGO building, appealing to both children and adults.

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