LEGO Mario Kart Sets Arrive May 15

LEGO typically launches its new sets on the first of each month. However, some releases don't stick to this tidy schedule and arrive whenever they please. Today marks the debut of three exciting new sets, headlined by a Mario Kart build. Let’s explore the LEGO sets hitting shelves on May 15.

LEGO Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart

LEGO Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart

$169.99 at LEGO Store | $169.99 at Walmart

For IGN readers, the standout release this month is undoubtedly this Mario Kart LEGO set. Designed for builders 18 and up, it’s a moderately complex model meant more for display than active play. This stylish take on Mario Kart arrives just weeks before Nintendo fans worldwide get their hands on Mario Kart World—the first all-new entry in the series in 11 years—launching alongside the Switch 2. Check out our We Build LEGO Mario Kart feature for a detailed look at what it takes to assemble this set.

LEGO Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft

LEGO Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft

$229.99 at LEGO Store

LEGO has offered plenty of space-themed sets over the years (there's even a dedicated coffee table book highlighting classic space collections from decades past). This latest addition lets you construct a detailed Boeing 747 paired with NASA’s Space Shuttle Enterprise. As part of the LEGO Icons line for adults, it's designed to be showcased on a desk or shelf—a thoughtful gift for any space science enthusiast.

LEGO Art: Keith Haring – Dancing Figures

LEGO Art: Keith Haring – Dancing Figures

$119.99 at LEGO Store

Also available starting May 15 is this vibrant set inspired by Keith Haring’s iconic dancing figures. Assemble five distinct, colorful characters with bold outlines that can be hung on a wall or displayed on stands.

LEGO Mario Kart Spiny Shell - LEGO Insiders Rewards Center

LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart - Spiny Shell

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LEGO Insiders (you can sign up for free here) earn points with purchases from the LEGO Store. If you’ve accumulated 2,500 points, you can redeem them in the LEGO Insiders Rewards Center for the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart - Spiny Shell. This buildable model recreates the notorious Blue Shell item from the Mario Kart games. Note: exchanging points gets you a promo code to add the Spiny Shell set to your next LEGO Store purchase, so you'll need to complete a transaction to claim it.

New LEGO Gifts With Purchase

LEGO Up-Scaled Baby Astronaut

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LEGO Mini Ninja Combo Mech

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While supplies last, spending $150 or more at the LEGO Store (excluding preorders) gets you the Up-Scaled Baby Astronaut. This buildable, oversized minifigure pairs nicely with the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft set mentioned earlier.

Additionally, if you spend $40 or more on Ninjago-themed sets, you’ll receive the Mini Ninja Combo Mech set for free (valued at $4.99, set #30699, 80 pieces).

In related news, preorders are now live for LEGO Pixar Luxo Jr., a charming model of the animated lamp from the Pixar logo. For even more new releases, explore the biggest LEGO sets of May 2025.