The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

For years, LEGO and Nintendo's creative partnership has yielded some of LEGO's most imaginative and accessible sets. In 2020, LEGO cleverly separated its offerings: Super Mario playsets, digital/physical hybrids designed for children to build interactive courses, and iconic, nostalgia-inducing replica sets for adults. However, LEGO has since blurred this line, creating more complex kid-friendly sets and whimsical adult sets, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly appeal.

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 expands beyond Super Mario, now encompassing Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and even LEGO 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. This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure, a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in his Clown Car. It’s the foundation for all expansion sets.

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 set features a classic kart, glider, Toad, and shell-launching mechanisms. A 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. A whimsical train featuring Bowser's massive head and six villainous 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 (20% off $59.99). A charming and surprisingly affordable build.

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 (20% off $74.99). 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. Includes a seaplane, dock, and 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 with moving parts.

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 build offering both *Ocarina of Time* and *Breath of the Wild* versions.

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 and impressive Bowser build.

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, marketed as a standalone set, signifies a shift towards designs that appeal to both children and adults, focusing on the build experience and display appeal.

The current LEGO Super Mario sets are more substantial, prioritizing build quality and display value. The focus is now on the inherent joy of building, regardless of the target audience.

Consider watching the LEGO documentary on Netflix ("The Toys That Made Us") for insights into LEGO's history and its enduring success with its core product.

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