Overview of Upcoming LEGO Sets from Nintendo
- Nintendo and LEGO are set to launch new Mario Kart and Animal Crossing sets on January 1, 2025.
- The Mario Kart collection features iconic characters and vehicles, including a Pit Crew Toad minifigure.
- Animal Crossing sets showcase beloved characters like Celeste, Leif, and the Able Sisters, with the Able Sisters Clothing Shop being the largest set available.
Nintendo is poised to enhance its collaboration with LEGO, unveiling exciting new themed sets from the Mario Kart and Animal Crossing franchises on January 1, 2025. This partnership kicked off in 2020 with the introduction of a Mario-themed set as part of the Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary initiative, allowing fans to create custom gaming levels with LEGO bricks. Since then, their collaboration has flourished, leading to a diverse range of themed sets that capture the essence of these popular video games.
In addition to Super Mario, LEGO has also tapped into the vibrant world of Animal Crossing. Following the success of the initial Animal Crossing sets released in March and August 2024, the excitement continues into 2025. This next wave will feature new sets that include beloved characters such as Isabelle, Marshall, and Tom Nook, promising to delight fans and collectors alike.
Complete List of January 2025 LEGO Sets from Nintendo
Featured Mario Kart LEGO Sets
- Yoshi Bike – $14.99 (133 pieces)
- Standard Kart – $19.99 (174 pieces)
- Donkey Kong and DK Jumbo – $34.99 (387 pieces)
- Baby Mario versus Baby Luigi – $29.99 (390 pieces)
- Toad’s Garage – $39.99 (390 pieces)
- Baby Peach & Grand Prix – $79.99 (823 pieces)
Highlighted Animal Crossing LEGO Sets
- Stargazing with Celeste – $9.99 (75 pieces)
- Leif’s Caravan & Garden Shop – $29.99 (263 pieces)
- Able Sisters Clothing Shop – $39.99 (322 pieces)
The 2025 Animal Crossing sets, unveiled in September, feature the debut of beloved characters in unique sets. Celeste’s set incorporates a stargazing theme, while Leif’s features a mobile home and garden shop. The standout of this series is the Able Sisters Clothing Shop, both the largest and most expensive set in the trio, further enriching the Animal Crossing universe for fans and collectors alike.
Notably, many of the Mario Kart sets are designed with compatibility for LEGO figures such as Mario, Luigi, and Peach, facilitating immersive interactions with sound effects and reactions when they navigate the constructed racetracks. The Toad’s Garage set even includes a customizable vehicle that alters sound effects based on which LEGO figure is seated in the driver’s spot, providing a dynamic building experience.
Mark your calendars for these much-anticipated releases, as LEGO and Nintendo continue to captivate fans with innovative playsets that bring beloved characters and gameplay elements into the real world.
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