The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

For years, LEGO and Nintendo's creative partnership has yielded some truly remarkable and accessible LEGO sets. Initially, in 2020, LEGO cleverly divided its offerings: Super Mario playsets, digital/physical hybrids perfect for kids to build their own courses, and iconic, nostalgia-inducing replica sets aimed at adults.

However, LEGO has since blurred the lines between children's and adult sets. Today's children's sets are more intricate, while adult sets embrace a more playful, whimsical aesthetic. This cross-generational appeal perfectly reflects 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 is expanding beyond Super Mario, now encompassing 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

LEGO Super Mario playsets let you create your own courses. Use an LED Mario figure to scan barcodes on enemies and obstacles for audio feedback—music and classic Mario sounds. The app tracks your coin collection and progress.

This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure (required for expansion sets), a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in his Clown Car.

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 classic kart includes a glider, Toad, and a launching mechanism for shells. A great, budget-friendly starting point for Mario Kart race course building.

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

Featuring a massive Bowser head, this whimsical train includes six villain minifigures: a Hammer Bro, Boom Boom, two Goombas, and two Para-Biddybuds.

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 ($59.99, 20% off)

This charming Piranha Plant in a pipe is surprisingly affordable and highly recommended for its 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, perfect for adult beginner builders. Features a loop and a Sonic minifigure.

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 ($74.99, 20% off)

This Animal Crossing set includes Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage.

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

Features 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 set with moving parts, featuring Mario and Yoshi.

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* versions.

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, impressive Bowser build with a fire-breathing mechanism.

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

The Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser, while an expansion set, is marketed as standalone, signifying a shift towards sets appealing to all ages, focusing on the building experience and display value.

The initial Super Mario sets prioritized play over building. The current trend towards more substantial, detailed sets reflects a return to LEGO's core strengths, promising a bright future for LEGO Nintendo collaborations.

The improved LEGO Super Mario sets now prioritize build quality and display value. The best sets, like The Mighty Bowser, showcase this shift in focus.

LEGO's success lies in its core strengths. The initial Mario playsets strayed too far, emphasizing play over the building experience. The current direction, focusing on build quality and design, ensures a bright future for LEGO Nintendo sets.

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