The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy

For years, LEGO and Nintendo's creative partnership has yielded some of LEGO's most imaginative and accessible sets. Initially, in 2020, LEGO cleverly segmented its market: children enjoyed interactive Super Mario playsets blending digital and physical gameplay, while adults relished nostalgic, large-scale replica sets. However, LEGO has since masterfully blurred these lines, creating more complex sets for kids and incorporating whimsical designs into adult sets. This broad appeal perfectly aligns with 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 collaborations have 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

LEGO Super Mario playsets let you build custom courses. An LED Mario figure scans barcodes on enemies and obstacles, triggering sounds and music. Collected coins are tracked via a synced app, documenting your progress. This starter set includes the essential LED Mario figure (required for expansion sets), a starting pipe, Yoshi, a flagpole, and Bowser Jr. in his Clown Car.

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 classic kart includes a glider, Toad, and a launching mechanism for shells. A great, budget-friendly entry point for Mario Kart fans.

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

Featuring a massive Bowser head, this quirky train includes six villain minifigures: a Hammer Bro, Boom Boom, two Goombas, and two Para-Biddybuds.

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 (20% off $59.99)

A charming and surprisingly affordable build, this Piranha Plant in a pipe is highly recommended.

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 delightful diorama of Green Hill Zone 1, perfect for adult beginner builders.

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 (20% off $74.99)

This Animal Crossing set includes Tom Nook's shop and Rosie's cottage.

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

This set features 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 with moving parts.

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 offering both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild styles.

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 massive, impressive Bowser build with a fire-breathing mechanism.

LEGO Nintendo Set Count (January 2025): 34 Super Mario, 18 Sonic the Hedgehog, 10 Animal Crossing, and 1 Legend of Zelda.

The Future of LEGO Nintendo: The Mighty Bowser, marketed as a standalone set, exemplifies a new approach: sets that transcend the child/adult divide, focusing on build quality and display appeal. This shift away from the overly simplistic, early Super Mario sets marks a return to LEGO's core strengths.

Current LEGO Super Mario sets are more substantial and detailed, prioritizing build quality and display over simple gameplay. The focus has rightly shifted to the joy of building itself, resulting in superior sets for both children and adults. LEGO's return to its core strengths bodes well for the future of its Nintendo collaborations.

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