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The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

Author : Sarah Mar 16,2025

For years, LEGO and Nintendo’s creative partnership has yielded some of LEGO’s most imaginative and accessible sets. Initially, in 2020, LEGO cleverly segmented its market: Super Mario playsets, digital/physical hybrids, captivated younger audiences, while iconic, nostalgic replicas delighted adults. However, LEGO has since masterfully blurred these lines. Today’s children’s sets offer greater complexity, while adult sets embrace a more playful, whimsical aesthetic. This cross-generational appeal perfectly complements 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, 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 sound effects and music. Collected coins are tallied via a synced app, tracking 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 includes a glider, Toad, and a launching mechanism for shells. A great budget-friendly option 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 large Bowser head and includes six villain 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 offers great value 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 recreates the iconic Dodo Airlines seaplane and includes 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 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
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, while technically an expansion set, is marketed as a standalone piece, highlighting a shift towards a design philosophy that transcends the traditional child/adult divide. The focus is shifting from gameplay mechanics to the aesthetic appeal and enjoyment of the building process itself.

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The current LEGO Super Mario sets are more substantial and detailed, prioritizing build quality and display value. The core joy lies in the construction process itself, regardless of the target audience.

A Netflix documentary ("The Toys That Made Us") highlights LEGO's repeated attempts to diversify beyond its core strengths, ultimately demonstrating the enduring appeal of the classic LEGO building experience. The initial Super Mario sets strayed too far from this core, overemphasizing play at the expense of build quality. The current direction, however, is a return to form, focusing on the inherent satisfaction of creating something tangible.

Also, check out our lists of the best Star Wars LEGO sets, best Harry Potter LEGO sets, and best Marvel LEGO sets.