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 their most creative and popular sets. Initially, a clear distinction existed between sets aimed at children (Super Mario playsets) and adults (iconic replicas). However, LEGO has cleverly blurred this line, creating more complex sets for children and more whimsical sets for adults. This cross-generational appeal perfectly aligns with Nintendo's family-friendly image.

Top LEGO Nintendo Sets of 2025:

Below are some of the best LEGO Nintendo sets available in 2025, showcasing the expansion beyond Super Mario to include Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and now, Zelda.

• Adventures with Interactive LEGO Mario (#71439): This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure, enabling interaction with other expansion sets. It features a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in a Clown Car. ($49.99 at Target) Age Range: 6+ Piece Count: 218

• Mario Kart – Standard Kart (#72032): Compatible with the interactive Mario figure, this set includes a kart, glider, Toad, and launching mechanisms for shells. A great budget-friendly option. ($19.99 at Amazon) Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 174

• The Bowser Express Train (#71437): A whimsical and large-scale Bowser train with multiple villain minifigures. ($119.99 at Amazon) Age Range: 9+ Piece Count: 1392

• LEGO Piranha Plant (#71426): A charming and surprisingly affordable Piranha Plant build. ($47.95 at Amazon) Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 540

• Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone (#21331): A delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, perfect for adult beginner builders. ($79.99 at Amazon) Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1125

• Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House (#77050): Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage, allowing for Animal Crossing village customization. ($59.95 at Amazon) Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 535

• Fly With Dodo Airlines (#77051): Includes a seaplane, dock, and Wilbur and Tangy minifigures. ($37.99 at Amazon) Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 292

• Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (#71438): A nostalgic and highly detailed build with moving elements. ($129.99 at Amazon) Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 1215

• Great Deku Tree (#77092): A 2-in-1 set allowing for either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild versions. ($299.99 at LEGO Store) Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2500

• The Mighty Bowser (#71411): A massive and impressive Bowser build with a spring-loaded fire-breathing mechanism. ($269.99 at Amazon) Age Range: 18+ Piece Count: 2807

The Future of LEGO Nintendo:

The Mighty Bowser, while an expansion set, is marketed as a standalone piece, signifying a shift towards sets that appeal to both children and adults. The focus is now more on the build itself and the final display piece, rather than solely on the interactive gameplay. This return to LEGO's core strengths – the joy of building – points to a bright future for the LEGO Nintendo collaboration.

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