LEGO and Nintendo: A Match Made in Brick Heaven – The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets of 2025

For several years, LEGO's creative partnership with Nintendo has yielded some of their most imaginative and accessible sets. Initially, a clear distinction existed between sets for children (Super Mario playsets, blending digital and physical play) and adults (iconic, nostalgia-inducing replicas). However, LEGO has cleverly blurred these lines, creating more complex kid's sets and whimsical adult sets, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly appeal.

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario

Set: #71439 Age Range: 6+ Piece Count: 218 Price: $49.99 (Target)

This latest 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. It allows for building custom Mario courses and uses barcode scanning for interactive audio feedback and coin collection via a synced app.

Mario Kart – Standard Kart

Set: #72032 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 174 Price: $19.99 (Amazon)

Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this budget-friendly set features a classic kart, glider, Toad, and launching mechanisms for shells. Ideal for creating race courses.

The Bowser Express Train

Set: #71437 Age Range: 9+ Piece Count: 1392 Price: $119.99 (Amazon)

A whimsical train with a massive Bowser head, featuring six villain minifigures.

LEGO Piranha Plant

Set: #71426 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 540 Price: $47.95 (Amazon - 20% off)

A charming and surprisingly affordable build, offering great value for its quality.

Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set

Set: #21331 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1125 Price: $79.99 (Amazon)

A delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, perfect for adult beginner builders.

LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House

Set: #77050 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 535 Price: $59.95 (Amazon - 20% off)

Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage, a great start to building your own Animal Crossing village.

Fly With Dodo Airlines

Set: #77051 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 292 Price: $37.99 (Amazon)

Includes a seaplane, dock, and Wilbur and Tangy minifigures for roleplay.

LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi

Set: #71438 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1215 Price: $129.99 (Amazon)

A nostalgic build with moving parts, featuring Mario and Yoshi.

LEGO Great Deku Tree Set

Set: #77092 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2500 Price: $299.99 (LEGO Store)

A 2-in-1 set allowing you to build the Great Deku Tree in either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild style.

The Mighty Bowser

Set: #71411 Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2807 Price: $269.99 (Amazon)

A massive, impressive Bowser build with a fire-breathing mechanism. Considered one of LEGO's finest Nintendo sets.

The Future of LEGO Nintendo:

The Mighty Bowser, while an expansion set, is marketed as standalone, signifying a shift towards designs that appeal across age groups, focusing on the building experience and display value. This marks a move away from the more simplistic, initially child-focused Super Mario sets. The current trend emphasizes substantial builds and detailed designs, making the gameplay a secondary consideration to the overall enjoyment of the building and display.

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The LEGO Nintendo line continues to expand, with currently 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic, 10 Animal Crossing, and 1 Zelda set available. The future looks bright for this successful partnership.