Rushing to Retailers: Excitement Builds for Lego's Super Mario and Mario Kart Sets
💎 Got a Lego itch that needs scratching? Look no further! 🚀 The Lego universe is expanding, and it's bringing some awesome new sets for you to indulge in.
First off, the company's taken a dive into Batman: The Animated Series and created a spectacular new set, but that's not all — they've also been cooking up some fresh treats for their Super Mario franchise! 🎮
To kick things off, part of their Mar10 Day celebration saw Nintendo partnering with Lego again for three stunning sets. Battle it out on the Bowser Express Train, inspired by the iconic train scenes in the games, featuring two carriages and a cargo car, plus station stops at Bowser's Castle and the Mushroom Kingdom. Embark on an adventure with Lego Mario, who hops aboard the train in classic style, catapulted from a cannon onto a handcart! 🚂🌪️
King Boo's Haunted Mansion lets you join Lego Luigi in spooky fights against Boo and his minions, with exciting treasure hunts or lazy afternoons on floating couches 🛋️👻! In Battle with Roy, defend the castle with Lego Peach, Lego Mario, and Lego Toad, fending off the Koopaling and his Chain Chomp Chariot! 🏰🏯
If that wasn't enough to get your pulse racing, at the end of the video, they teased a tantalizing reveal: Mario Kart sets are in development, with a release slated for some time in 2025! No sneak peeks yet, but it's exciting news that one of the character's most beloved spinoff franchises is receiving a brick-tastic update! 🏁🎮
Since the cat's out of the bag, it’s rumored that the next Nintendo console will drop in 2025 as well, and Mario Kart games have a history of releasing early in a console's life cycle. So, grab your controller, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for some high-speed racing action! 🕹️⏰
In an update, the prices for the three Super Mario sets have been revealed. King Boo's Mansion will retail for $75, Bowser Express for $120, and Battle with Roy for $65. All three sets are scheduled to hit retailers on August 1! 🛍️💰
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- The Lego Super Mario franchise is launching not only sets inspired by Batman: The Animated Series but also new sets for their Super Mario franchise.
- In the Mar10 Day celebration, Lego partnered with Nintendo to create three stunning Super Mario sets, one of which is the Bowser Express Train.
- Io9 reported that Mario Kart sets are in development, set for release in 2025, and it's rumored that the next Nintendo console will also drop in 2025.
- Toys-and-collectibles enthusiasts can satisfy their Lego cravings beyond the Super Mario sets by checking out the latest Lego releases on Amazon.
