The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

LEGO's creative partnership with Nintendo has yielded some truly remarkable sets over the years, blending iconic characters and innovative designs. Initially, LEGO differentiated its offerings, providing interactive Super Mario playsets for children and nostalgic replica sets for adults. However, this line has blurred, with newer sets exhibiting a more complex design for younger audiences and a playful, whimsical aesthetic for adults, reflecting Nintendo's family-friendly brand.

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 has expanded beyond Super Mario, encompassing Sonic the Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, and now, 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 allows for building custom Mario courses and uses the figure to scan barcodes for audio feedback and coin collection via a synced app.

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 launching mechanisms for shells. A budget-friendly option for building race courses.

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 head and several Koopa Troop members.

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 ($59.99 - 20% off)

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 Dimensions: 7 inches high, 14 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep Price: $79.99 at Amazon

A diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, featuring Sonic and a loop-de-loop.

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 ($74.99 - 20% off)

Features Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's house from Animal Crossing.

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 featuring moving Mario and Yoshi figures.

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 allowing for either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild styles. Includes Link, Zelda, and accessories.

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 large, impressive Bowser figure with a fire-breathing mechanism.

As of January 2025: 34 LEGO Super Mario, 18 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog, 10 LEGO Animal Crossing, and 1 LEGO The Legend of Zelda set are available.

The Mighty Bowser showcases a shift in LEGO Nintendo's approach, blurring the lines between children's and adult sets, emphasizing build quality and display appeal. The focus has shifted from simplistic, play-oriented designs to more substantial, engaging builds that appeal across age groups.

The current LEGO Super Mario sets demonstrate a return to form, prioritizing the build experience and resulting display piece. This approach, focusing on LEGO's core strengths, points to a promising future for the LEGO Nintendo collaboration.

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