The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

For years, LEGO and Nintendo's creative partnership has yielded some of LEGO's most imaginative and accessible sets. In 2020, LEGO cleverly separated its offerings: Super Mario playsets, digital/physical hybrids for kids to build their own courses, and iconic, nostalgia-inducing replicas for adults. However, LEGO has since blurred these lines, creating more complex sets for children and whimsical sets for adults, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly brand and broadening the appeal across generations.

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 expands beyond Super Mario, now including Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and even LEGO 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 (required for expansion sets), a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in a Clown Car. It lets you build Mario courses and scan barcodes for audio feedback and coin collection 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 set features a classic kart, glider, Toad, and launching mechanisms for shells, perfect for building race courses. A budget-friendly option for Mario Kart fans.

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 train featuring Bowser's massive head and six villainous characters.

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 well-priced build that delivers on quality and personality.

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, allowing for Animal Crossing village customization.

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 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 build offering both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild styles.

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.

As of January 2025: 34 LEGO Super Mario, 18 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog, 10 LEGO Animal Crossing, and 1 LEGO The Legend of Zelda set are available.

The Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser signifies a shift towards sets that appeal to both children and adults, emphasizing the building experience and display value over solely gameplay. This approach, focusing on the inherent joy of construction, reflects LEGO's core strength.

The current LEGO Super Mario sets, while still incorporating interactive elements, prioritize build quality and visual appeal. The focus has shifted to the enjoyment of the building process and the final product, a more successful approach than the earlier, more game-centric sets.

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