LEGO Super Mario Sets Finally Add Nintendo Minifigures in 2027

LEGO has officially revealed seven new Super Mario sets, all scheduled to release on January 1, 2027. The major change is the arrival of traditional minifigures based on Nintendo characters, giving collectors a lower-cost way to add Mario and other familiar faces to their displays.

What changed with the new Super Mario sets?

LEGO and Nintendo have collaborated for several years, but the Super Mario range has usually relied on custom brick-built figures with lights, sounds, and interactive features rather than standard minifigures. That approach will change with the 2027 collection. Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, and other recognizable characters will appear in minifigure form across the new releases.

The announcement follows recent leaks, but LEGO has now confirmed the lineup and pricing. The entry point is Mario’s Pipe Jump at $9.99, which includes Mario and a Goomba. That gives fans a way to buy a Mario minifigure without committing to one of the larger and more expensive builds.

Which sets are worth watching?

Mario Kart receives a particularly strong presence in the first wave. Racing With Mario costs $14.99, while Luigi and Bowser’s Race is priced at $29.99. The $59.99 Bowser’s Rumbling Race expands the scale to 409 pieces and includes Cow, a character who became popular through Mario Kart World. Cow will not be a conventional minifigure; the character requires assembly as part of the build.

The largest set is Fire Mario at Bowser’s Castle, priced at $99.99 with 850 pieces. Buyers seeking a smaller scene can consider Mario’s Beach Adventures or Yoshi at Mario’s House, which cost $19.99 and $39.99 respectively. Several of the Mario Kart builds also appear designed around launching Red and Green Shells, adding a play feature beyond simple display.

What should Nintendo fans do next?

These sets will not arrive until January 1, 2027, so fans have time to decide whether they want individual minifigures, Mario Kart builds, or a larger castle centerpiece. The seven-set range covers prices from $9.99 to $99.99, making the collection accessible at multiple spending levels.

The initial character selection focuses on major heroes and villains, but Super Mario has more than four decades of history behind it. Characters such as Daisy, Rosalina, the Koopalings, Donkey Kong, and members of his supporting cast remain notable possibilities for future LEGO releases, although none are confirmed here. In the meantime, LEGO’s Donkey Kong arcade set is already available, and multiple Pokémon sets are planned for October.

What players and collectors should know

• All seven Super Mario sets release on January 1, 2027.
• Traditional minifigures appear in the Super Mario line for the first time.
• Mario and a Goomba are available through the $9.99 Mario’s Pipe Jump set.
• Bowser’s Rumbling Race includes an assembled Cow character rather than a standard minifigure.
• The collection includes both compact starter sets and the 850-piece Fire Mario at Bowser’s Castle.

January 2027 LEGO Super Mario lineup

Expert View

The minifigures are the clearest reason to pay attention to this wave. LEGO is offering an inexpensive entry point while preserving larger playsets for collectors who want more detail and interactive racing features. The lineup is promising, but fans hoping for Daisy, Rosalina, or Donkey Kong will still need to wait for future announcements.