The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

LEGO's successful Nintendo collaboration has yielded some of their most creative and accessible sets. Initially, LEGO targeted kids with interactive Super Mario playsets and adults with nostalgic replicas. However, this distinction has blurred, with newer sets appealing to a broader age range. This aligns well with Nintendo's family-friendly image.

Here are some of the best LEGO Nintendo sets available in 2025:

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario

• Set: #71439
• Age Range: 6+
• Piece Count: 218
• Price: $49.99
• This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure, required for all expansion sets. It also features Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in a Clown Car.

Mario Kart – Standard Kart

• Set: #72032
• Age Range: 7+
• Piece Count: 174
• Price: $19.99
• Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this set includes a kart, glider, Toad, and launching mechanisms for shells.

The Bowser Express Train

• Set: #71437
• Age Range: 9+
• Piece Count: 1392
• Price: $119.99
• Featuring a large Bowser head, this train set includes six villain minifigures.

LEGO Piranha Plant

• Set: #71426
• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 540
• Price: $47.95 (20% off $59.99)
• A charming and well-priced build of a Piranha Plant in a pipe.

Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone

• Set: #21331
• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 1125
• Price: $79.99
• 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
• Price: $59.95 (20% off $74.99)
• Features both Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage.

Fly With Dodo Airlines

• Set: #77051
• Age Range: 7+
• Piece Count: 292
• Price: $37.99
• Includes a seaplane, dock, and Wilbur and Tangy minifigures.

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi

• Set: #71438
• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 1215
• Price: $129.99
• A nostalgic build with moving parts.

Great Deku Tree

• Set: #77092
• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 2500
• Price: $299.99
• A 2-in-1 build allowing for either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild styles.

The Mighty Bowser

• Set: #71411
• Age Range: 18+
• Piece Count: 2807
• Price: $269.99
• A large, impressive Bowser figure with a fire-breathing mechanism.

LEGO Nintendo Set Count & Future:

As of January 2025, there are 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic, 10 Animal Crossing, and 1 Zelda set. The Mighty Bowser exemplifies a shift towards sets appealing to both children and adults, emphasizing build quality and display value. This approach, focusing on the core joy of LEGO building, seems to be the successful path forward.

The improved focus on build quality and design suggests a promising future for LEGO Nintendo sets. Remember to check out other LEGO themed sets like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Marvel.