It’s Mario’s big day, and Nintendo’s plumber is getting a new Lego set with quite a few pieces in the box. Lego has revealed a new Mario Kart Lego set today, March 10, with almost 2,000 pieces and an “18+” age recommendation, arriving on May 15, 2025. It’s available to preorder now at the LEGO Store.
Originally spotted popping up on some store listings, Lego has officially unveiled the set, which includes both Mario and his Standard Kart from the Mario Kart series. It’s a detailed model, meant for display and decor, with a special stand meant to showcase Mario and his kart at various angles.
On Lego’s site, the company clocks the Mario Kart build at 1,972 pieces with a recommended “18+” Ages rating. This is due to the complexity of the build, it seems, and the intention of the product versus sets meant for play. “This building kit is part of a large assortment of LEGO Sets for Adults designed for people who enjoy hands-on creative activities to relax,” Lego said in its description.
Here we go! 🏆 Launching May 15th 🏁 #LEGOSuperMario #MarioKart pic.twitter.com/NZ13sCIFHo
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 10, 2025
The tenor of this build certainly seems aimed at the older, “advanced” builder of Lego. It also works with the Lego Builder app, which offers in-app building instructions and tools that let builders zoom and rotate around a 3D image of the model as they build. The final result is a posable, Lego-made Mario in his Kart.
Lego and Mario have built up a solid relationship over the years, with the collaboration resulting in numerous crossover sets. There’s the Lego Super Mario line, which erred more on the side of interactive play and incorporated some game elements into its set design.
Still, some other options were aimed more at the older crowd who might like to build for relaxation and display over interactivity, like the Pirahna Plant and the Lego Super Mario World set featuring Mario and Yoshi. Some offer activities for the kids, while others offer nostalgia and complex builds for the adults.
The Lego Mario Kart build is up for pre-order now, at a price point of $169.99 / £139.99 / €169.99. The set will fully launch on May 15, 2025.
Eric is a freelance writer for IGN.
