Lego’s Super Mario Kart Sets to Launch in January 2025: An Exciting New Adventure Awaits!

Lego enthusiasts and Mario Kart fans, get ready to start your engines! Lego has officially unveiled its first-ever Super Mario Kart sets at the 2024 Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany. Slated for release on January 1, 2025, this new collection promises to bring the high-octane thrills of Mario Kart to life with buildable karts, bikes, and much more.

A Sneak Peek into the Collection

The new sets feature beloved characters such as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Donkey Kong, Baby Peach, and Yoshi, all reimagined in Lego form. These sets are not just for display; they’re designed for interactive play, incorporating familiar Mario Kart audio and visual effects like race-starting countdowns, horn honks, and the sound of karts drifting and gliding. With this level of detail, Lego fans can now experience the excitement of Mario Kart like never before.

What to Expect

Here’s a breakdown of the six sets that will be available:

1. Standard Kart - £17.99
   This set includes 174 pieces and features Toad in his pit staff costume, along with a workstation, a detachable glider for the kart, and various accessory pieces. It’s a must-have for those looking for the classic Mario Kart experience in Lego form.

2. Baby Mario vs Baby Luigi - £24.99
   With 321 pieces, this set pits Baby Mario against Baby Luigi in an epic balloon fight. Baby Mario comes with a Biddybuggy, while Baby Luigi races in a Tri-Speeder. The set includes shooters, shells, and plenty of action-packed fun.

3. Yoshi Bike - £12.99
   The most affordable set in the collection, featuring 133 pieces, sees Yoshi riding a green bike. Accessories include traffic cones, a banana peel, green and red shells, and an item box—perfect for creating your own Mario Kart track.

4. Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo - £29.99
   This 387-piece set features Donkey Kong in his DK Jumbo kart, complete with red and green shells, a stud shooter, and a target that releases a banana skin. It’s an ideal choice for those who love the mighty Donkey Kong.

5. Toad’s Garage - £34.99
   With 390 pieces, Toad’s Garage offers endless customisation options for karts, along with a workbench and two blue Toads dressed as pit crew members. The set also includes a replica of the B Dasher kart, making it a great addition for Toad fans.

6. Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set - £69.99
   The largest and most elaborate set in the collection, featuring 823 pieces, this set allows you to build a full Grand Prix scene. It includes Baby Peach in her Wild Wiggler kart, Lemmy in the Landship kart, Toad on a regular bike, and a host of extras like a podium, starting gate, and Lakitu to kick off the race.

Where to Get Them

These exciting new sets will be available from January 1, 2025, at Lego stores, Lego.com, and select leading retailers worldwide, including Vijay. With prices ranging from £12.99 to £69.99, there’s something for every fan, whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the world of Lego.

Simon Kent, design director at the Lego Group, shared his enthusiasm for the launch, stating, “The brand-new Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart sets provide an immersive building experience and capture the heart-pounding action of the beloved video game series—showing fans that the world is your track like never before.”

Start 2025 with a bang and bring the excitement of Mario Kart into your home with these incredible new Lego sets!