The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

LEGO's successful Nintendo collaboration has yielded impressive sets, initially divided by age group: Super Mario playsets for kids and iconic replicas for adults. However, LEGO has since blurred this line, creating more complex kids' sets and whimsical adult sets, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly appeal. Below are some of the best LEGO Nintendo sets available in 2025:

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario (#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. The app tracks coin collection.

Mario Kart – Standard Kart (#72032)

• Age Range: 7+
• Piece Count: 174
• Price: $19.99
• Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this set includes a kart, glider, Toad, and shell launchers. A budget-friendly option for building race courses.

The Bowser Express Train (#71437)

• Age Range: 9+
• Piece Count: 1392
• Price: $119.99
• Featuring a large Bowser head, this set includes six villain minifigures.

LEGO Piranha Plant (#71426)

• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 540
• Price: $47.95 (20% off $59.99)
• A charming and well-priced build, offering excellent value.

Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone (#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 (#77050)

• Age Range: 7+
• Piece Count: 535
• Price: $59.95 (20% off $74.99)
• Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage, allowing for Animal Crossing village customization.

Fly With Dodo Airlines (#77051)

• Age Range: 7+
• Piece Count: 292
• Price: $37.99
• Includes a seaplane, dock, and Wilbur and Tangy minifigures.

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (#71438)

• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 1215
• Price: $129.99
• A nostalgic set with moving elements, featuring Mario and Yoshi.

Great Deku Tree (#77092)

• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 2500
• Price: $299.99
• A 2-in-1 build offering both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild versions.

The Mighty Bowser (#71411)

• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 2807
• Price: $269.99
• A large, impressive Bowser figure with a fire-breathing mechanism.

LEGO Nintendo Set Count (as of January 2025): 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic, 10 Animal Crossing, and 1 Zelda.

Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser signifies a shift towards sets appealing to both children and adults, focusing on engaging builds and impressive displays. LEGO's success lies in its core strengths, emphasizing the building experience over solely gameplay integration.

The article also mentions other LEGO sets from different franchises (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel).