LEGO and Nintendo's successful partnership has yielded a range of creative sets, initially targeting distinct age groups. However, LEGO has since blurred the lines, offering more complex sets for children and whimsical designs for adults, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly appeal. Here are some of the best LEGO Nintendo sets available in 2025:
Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario
Set: #71439 Age Range: 6+ Piece Count: 218 Price: $49.99
This starter set includes an LED Mario figure, essential for interacting with other expansion sets. It features a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in a Clown Car.
Mario Kart – Standard Kart
Set: #72032 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 174 Price: $19.99
Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this set includes a kart, glider, Toad, and launching mechanisms for shells. A budget-friendly option for Mario Kart fans.
The Bowser Express Train
Set: #71437 Age Range: 9+ Piece Count: 1392 Price: $119.99
A large, whimsical set featuring Bowser's train and various enemies.
LEGO Piranha Plant
Set: #71426 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 540 Price: $47.95 (20% off $59.99)
A charming and well-priced Piranha Plant build, highly recommended.
Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone
Set: #21331 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1125 Price: $79.99
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 Price: $59.95 (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 Price: $37.99
Includes a seaplane, dock, and Wilbur and Tangy minifigures.
Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
Set: #71438 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1215 Price: $129.99
A nostalgic set with moving elements, featuring Mario and Yoshi.
Great Deku Tree
Set: #77092 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2500 Price: $299.99
A 2-in-1 build allowing for either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild styles.
The Mighty Bowser
Set: #71411 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2807 Price: $269.99
A large, impressive Bowser build, considered one of LEGO's finest Nintendo sets.
Future of LEGO Nintendo:
The Mighty Bowser showcases a shift towards sets that appeal to both children and adults, emphasizing build quality and display value. LEGO's focus remains on the building experience itself, a core element of its enduring success.
As of January 2025, there are 34 LEGO Super Mario sets, 18 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets, 10 LEGO Animal Crossing sets, and 1 LEGO The Legend of Zelda set.
