Lego just celebrated Mario Day in the best way possible, with an incredible Mario Kart set that's up for preorder now

Date:
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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The just-announced Lego Mario Kart Mario & Standard Kart set will let you build a larger-than-life Mario and his iconic kart from the video game.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Lego just unveiled a new Mario Kart set that's constructed from 1,972 pieces
You'll build Mario and the iconic 'Standard Kart' It's up for preorder now ahead of a May 15, 2025, ship date

You could say that Lego is on a bit of a roll with new sets across its
various lineups. We saw an epic Steamboat from its Ideas theme at ToyFair it even sailed away as our best construction toy an epic new Disney castle ,
and now a set that not only appropriately celebrates MAR10 day, but lets you build an iconic piece of video game history.

The just-announced Lego Mario Kart Mario & Standard Kart set will let you build a larger-than-life Mario and his iconic kart from the video game. Its
up for preorder at $169.99 / 149.99 / AU$249.99 and will begin shipping on May 15, 2025. Though, like other Super Mario theme sets and generally other epic Lego sets, there is a chance this one could quickly move to backorder.

And as exciting as the new set is, it's also reignited our excitement for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the brand new Mario Kart game . We should learn more about the upcoming title and next-generation Switch on April 2, 2025 during the Nintendo Direct , but until then, this new set could help hold us over. Lego Mario Kart preorder deal

The Lego Mario Kart Mario & Standard Kart set is up for preorder at $169.99 / 149.99 / AU$249.99 and will begin shipping on May 15, 2025.

Preorder it from Lego GB here .

Preorder it from Lego Australia here . View Deal

Now, a lot of attention to detail has been paid to this Mario Kart set. For one, its a pretty great recreation of the iconic character and the kart as seen in several tiles of video game. Youll build both Mario and the kart wheels included out of 1,972 pieces. Once built, you can rest the cart on a flat surface courtesy of the wheels or display it on a stand youll build.

And opting for the latter, you can have a lot of fun with the kart. Thanks to what appears to be Technic parts, you can tilt the kart up or down to
simulate driving and even move it to the left or right to simulate a drift or sharp turn. Much like youd have to do if you were racing with the Standard Kart on Rainbow Road , Koopa Cape, or the Mushroom Bridge. (Image credit: Lego)

You can also show that Mario is in the zone thanks to posable arms and a moveable head. This way, you can have him looking straight ahead or maybe facing an opponent like Donkey Kong, Yoshi, or Walugi.

Once built, the kart with Mario in the driver's seat will be over eight
inches tall and 12.5 inches long. Thats no small vehicle and likely one that is great for display in an office, living room, or even on a counter. You
can, of course, also take it off the stand and give the wheels a go, but Lego does note this is a build-and-display model.

And if you decide to preorder the Mario Kart Mario & Standard Kart set from Lego by March 11, 2025 at midnight or until supplies run out, youll score a mini Mario Kart Toad (Pit Crew) set. Its a fun touch. If youre a Lego Insiders member a free rewards program youll also score double points through March 11, 2025, on purchases.

Now, if youre looking for a Lego Mario set that will deliver sooner than May, Amazon has you covered in the best way possible. The LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant is down to just $47.99 from $59.99 on Amazon , and like the Mario Kart set, its one that is designed for display. More Lego deals

Just promise us when you get your Mario Kart set that youll pose him with a thumbs up. You might also like I've analyzed every frame of the new Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart game footage, here's everything I found Another iconic Disney Castle is getting the Lego treatment, and this one roars The adorable BDX Droids are coming to more Disney Parks around the world, including Disney World



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