LEGO's creative partnership with Nintendo has yielded some truly remarkable sets over the past few years. Initially, LEGO cleverly segmented its market in 2020, offering interactive Super Mario playsets for children and nostalgic replica sets for adults. However, the lines have blurred. Today's children's sets are more complex, while adult sets embrace a more playful, whimsical aesthetic. This broad 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 continues to expand beyond Super Mario, now encompassing Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and even 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. The interactive elements, using the LED Mario to scan barcodes for audio feedback and coin collection via an app, make building your own Mario courses a fun experience.
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 creating 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 a massive Bowser head and six iconic baddies.
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)
A charming and surprisingly affordable build, this Piranha Plant in a pipe is a highly recommended set.
Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone
Set: #21331 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1125 Dimensions: 7 inches high, 14 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep Price: $79.99 at Amazon
A delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, perfect 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 ($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
This set 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 build featuring moving Mario and Yoshi figures.
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 allowing for either Ocarina of Time or 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 Mighty Bowser's success showcases a new direction for LEGO Nintendo—a focus on appealing builds regardless of age. The initial Super Mario sets prioritized play over build quality. The current trend emphasizes the inherent joy of the building process itself, resulting in more substantial and visually stunning sets.
This shift towards prioritizing build quality and visual appeal is a smart move, ensuring the enduring appeal of LEGO Nintendo sets for both children and adults.
Also, check out our lists of the best Star Wars LEGO sets, best Harry Potter LEGO sets, and best Marvel LEGO sets.
