At San Diego Comic-Con, a nostalgic iteration of the Super Mario World has been unveiled, starring the iconic characters Mario and Yoshi.
The LEGO Group has announced the release of their latest addition to the Super Mario World theme - the LEGO Super Mario Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438) set. This extensive building project, containing a whopping 1,215 pieces, is designed for adult LEGO fans, aged 18 and up.
This set is more than just a building project; it's a nostalgic journey back to the iconic Super Mario World game. It features Mario and Yoshi in intricate LEGO designs, complete with a mechanism that allows Yoshi to run with Caped Mario riding on his back. A dial in the set makes Yoshi's tongue pop in and out, mimicking the game's vibrant action.
Once constructed, the set can serve as a display piece, perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and Super Mario fans alike. It's a collectible that brings back memories of Super Mario as a significant part of many childhoods.
The LEGO Super Mario set is part of the LEGO Icons series, premium sets aimed at collectors and adults. It measures approximately 9.4 cm (H) x 26.2 cm (W) x 38.2 cm (D) and is constructed and assembled from plastic components made in the Czech Republic.
Building this set encourages the development of attention skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and imagination. It also supports skills development in logic and motor skills during assembly.
Priced around £114.99 / US$129.99, the set will be available for pre-order starting today on LEGO.com. Officially, it will be available from October 1st, 2024, through LEGO stores, LEGO.com, and select retailers worldwide.
For more information about the set, visit www.LEGO.com/supermario. The LEGO Super Mario set, designed by Senior Designer Carl Merriam, replicates the sprite animation from Super Mario World, offering a unique and engaging building experience. The set is part of the 'Adults Welcome' series from the LEGO Super Mario line.
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- The LEGO Super Mario set, designed by Senior Designer Carl Merriam and part of the 'Adults Welcome' series, replicates the sprite animation from Super Mario World, offering a unique and engaging building experience.
- This premium set, known as the LEGO Super Mario Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438), is part of the LEGO Icons series, aimed at collectors and adults who appreciate gadgets and technology in the realms of pop-culture and entertainment.
- In addition to fostering skills such as attention, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and imagination, the LEGO Super Mario set also supports logic and motor skills development, making it a perfect addition for both LEGO enthusiasts and Super Mario fans, who want to feel the nostalgia of Nintendo's iconic Super Mario World game.
