Lego's great new Mario Kart display kit is available now

Nintendo fans are looking for a way to wait for time Mario Karting World You should check out LEGO's latest building sets for adults and collectors. Lego Mario Map: Mario and Standard Map Launched today on May 15th. While certainly no coincidence, the timing of this well-designed Mario Kart Collectible could not have been better. When the set was unveiled during Mario Day, Nintendo hadn't even officially announced Mario Kart World, let alone a release date, which we now know is June 5 alongside the Switch 2. With the franchise entering a bold new era of open-world racing, it's only fitting that the newest addition to Lego's small but mightily impressive lineup of Nintendo display model kits commemorates the iconic series in style.

$170 | Published on May 15

The 1,972-piece Mario and standard kart cost $170, is unique to the Lego Store when it was released. Most of the Lego's “black box” kits licensed by Nintendo have become the life cycle of the Lego Store exclusive merchandise, and then met major retailers a few months later. Mario & Standard Kart is the seventh Nintendo Lego set designed for display. Although the black box means it comes with an age recommendation of 18+, like everyone else, Mario & Standard Kart's age name is more distinct from it, and it's one of the few Nintendo Lego sets that are intended to be appreciated rather than play with like toys.

The new collection has been expanded Lego Mario Kart lineup to seven. The series was introduced in early 2025 and has six dramas that include smaller karts and character builds as well as interactive accessories. If you have 2500 LEGO Insider Points, you can cash out these points Exclusive 234 pieces of thorn shellit was released along with the Mario Kart Display Kit.

Young builders who put together any other LEGO Nintendo showcase models may not have any problems with this. The same is true for builders with experience in larger cars, built from other topics on Lego, such as Technic or F1. Due to the number of works, the range is naturally larger, but the manufacturing of karts is not much more complex than that of Mario karts. Retired Bowser muscle car.

Mario and standard kart join Prant Piranha As the only Super Mario Legoland that doesn't interact with it Mario, Luigi and Peach From the starter drama. Other adult display models –NES,,,,, Problem block,,,,, The powerful Bowserand Super Mario World: Mario and Yoshi– Action tags that generate audio and visual responses from electronic graphics. As someone who built all the Nintendo presentation models of Lego, the interaction with the numbers always feels like an Easter egg that can be “find” once after construction, rather than a big part of the overall experience. also, The smaller version of Mario's standard kart has interactive elements It's part of the Lego Mario Kart launch lineup, so it'll feel redundant here.

What's especially cool about this scene is that it provides the first realistic description of Mario's modern character model to date. I'm on “modern” as the Mario & Yoshi kit released last fall did a great job of recreating the 16-bit sprite model of Super Mario World's Mario (and Yoshi). Although Mario can be removed from the kart and displayed alone, you can't put him in a standing position, which is most likely because of weightlifting. But Mario's head, arms, legs, wrists, ears, and even his thumb can open different positions. In the sitting position, the constructable Mario figure is about seven inches tall and four inches wide from ear to ear. I think it's the most lifelike, best quality Mario “action characters” around, so it's a great showcase in itself.

Of the 17 bags of bricks, the last eight are dedicated to Mario. The first nine bags are Mario's signature red and white kart. The kart utilizes a wider range of debris, ultimately half the more complex of the set. As fans hoped, the end result seemed to be tearing off the Olympics. The kart is 12.5 inches long and 7.5 inches wide. With Mario connected to the driver's seat, the model is 8.5 inches tall.

Although the kart does not interact with the electronic Lego Mario characters, that doesn't mean it lacks interactive elements. The rubber tires rotate smoothly so you can push Mario to watch him roll. Just make sure he doesn't crash or you may need to reconnect some parts. The pedal moves and rotates the steering wheel and turns the front tire. The cleverly designed build stand allows the kart to be swayed at different angles, including tilting to the sides to mimic the drift in the game. You can show the kart without a stand, but you need to make sure your horizontal surface isn't hang out – you don't want Mario to roll and roll to the floor.

This set's 326-page instruction manual is very easy to follow, which may not be surprising. When it comes to DIY building toys and even furniture, Lego's instruction manual is almost unparalleled. Before opening the first bag of parts, there is a timetable from Super Mario Kart to Mario Kart 8’s luxury Mario Kart series. Even though the physical instruction manual is great, there is another more thorough option. The Lego Builder app for iOS and Android has a step-by-step guide with 3D images that you can scale. You can watch each piece together and see all the parts of the build that may give you trouble.

Mario & Standard Kart, like the Nintendo showcase model, should prove to be a real treat for fans. The construction process is pleasant and relaxing, and the finished product is a worthwhile core on any display shelf dedicated to the Mario Kart franchise.

Mario Kart fans should also check out six LEGO toys released earlier this year. As mentioned earlier Lego Mario Kart Launch Lineup Includes smaller versions of Mario's legendary kart, as well as a handful of other interesting budget-friendly buildings: Yoshi's bikes, Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi, Donkey Kong's DK Jumbo, and more.

All LEGO Nintendo showcase models

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