For years, LEGO and Nintendo's creative partnership has yielded some of LEGO's most imaginative and accessible sets. In 2020, LEGO cleverly segmented its market, offering interactive Super Mario playsets for children—blending digital and physical gameplay—and iconic, nostalgic replicas for adults. However, the lines have blurred. Recent LEGO sets for kids are more complex, while adult sets embrace a playful, whimsical aesthetic. This broad appeal perfectly mirrors 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 expands beyond Super Mario, encompassing Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and now, 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 build custom courses. An LED Mario figure scans barcodes on enemies and obstacles, triggering sounds and music. Collected coins are tracked via a linked app, documenting your 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 features a glider, Toad, and a launching mechanism for shells. A great, budget-friendly entry point 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
This whimsical train features a massive Bowser head and includes six villainous 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 ($59.99, 20% off)
A charming and surprisingly affordable build, this Piranha Plant 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, 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 features 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 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, 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.
LEGO Nintendo Set Count (January 2025): 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic the Hedgehog, 10 Animal Crossing, and 1 Legend of Zelda.
The Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser, marketed as a standalone set, showcases a new design philosophy that blurs the lines between children's and adult sets, prioritizing build quality and display value.
The current LEGO Super Mario sets are more substantial and detailed, even with the interactive elements. Sets like The Mighty Bowser prioritize visual appeal and the building experience itself, which is where the true joy lies, regardless of the target audience.
A Netflix documentary ("The Toys That Made Us") highlights LEGO's repeated attempts to diversify beyond its core strength. The initial Super Mario sets strayed too far, emphasizing gameplay over the building process. The current approach, focusing on build quality and design, points to a brighter future for LEGO Nintendo sets.
Also, check out our lists of the best Star Wars LEGO sets, best Harry Potter LEGO sets, and best Marvel LEGO sets.
