The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

LEGO's Nintendo Collaboration: A Winning Formula

LEGO's partnership with Nintendo has yielded some of its most creative and popular sets. Initially, a clear distinction existed between children's (Super Mario playsets) and adult (iconic replicas) offerings. However, LEGO has since blurred this line, creating more complex sets for kids and whimsical ones for adults, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly appeal. This article highlights some of the best LEGO Nintendo sets available in 2025.

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario (#71439): This starter set includes an LED Mario figure, essential elements like a starting pipe, Yoshi, and Bowser Jr., and introduces the barcode-scanning gameplay that enhances the building experience. (Age: 6+; Pieces: 218; Price: $49.99)

Mario Kart – Standard Kart (#72032): Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this classic kart set features a glider, Toad, and shell-launching mechanisms. A budget-friendly option for race course building. (Age: 7+; Pieces: 174; Price: $19.99)

The Bowser Express Train (#71437): A whimsical and large-scale Bowser-themed train set, complete with multiple villain minifigures. (Age: 9+; Pieces: 1392; Price: $119.99)

LEGO Piranha Plant (#71426): A charming and surprisingly affordable Piranha Plant build, highly recommended for its quality and design. (Age: 18+; Pieces: 540; Price: $47.95)

Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone (#21331): A delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, perfect for adult beginner builders. (Age: 18+; Pieces: 1125; Price: $79.99)

Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House (#77050): One of the larger Animal Crossing sets, featuring Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage. (Age: 7+; Pieces: 535; Price: $59.95)

Fly With Dodo Airlines (#77051): A charming Animal Crossing set featuring Dodo Airlines, a seaplane, and key characters. (Age: 7+; Pieces: 292; Price: $37.99)

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (#71438): A nostalgic and highly detailed build featuring moving elements and vibrant colors. (Age: 18+; Pieces: 1215; Price: $129.99)

Great Deku Tree (#77092): A 2-in-1 set allowing builders to choose between Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild styles. (Age: 18+; Pieces: 2500; Price: $299.99)

The Mighty Bowser (#71411): A massive and impressive Bowser build, considered one of LEGO's finest Nintendo creations. (Age: 18+; Pieces: 2807; Price: $269.99)

The Future of LEGO Nintendo:

The Mighty Bowser signifies a shift towards sets that appeal to both children and adults, focusing on build quality and display value. LEGO's return to its core strengths—engaging builds—suggests a bright future for this collaboration.

Poll: Which Nintendo franchise deserves a LEGO set next? (Image of poll options omitted for brevity).

The article concludes with recommendations for other LEGO themed sets (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel).