It’s been six years since LEGO first launched the Super Mario theme back in 2020, and for the entire run of that line, fans have been asking the same question: where are the Minifigures? The interactive electronic figures were cool, the brick-built designs were fun, the large-scale collector sets were impressive — but people just wanted proper Minifigures of Mario, Luigi, and the gang they could use and display like any other LEGO set. That wish is finally getting granted.
At Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, LEGO officially unveiled eight brand-new Super Mario sets that will hit shelves on January 1, 2027. Every single one includes at least one proper LEGO Minifigure, and together they introduce 10 new Super Mario Minifigures to the LEGO universe for the very first time. The theme has been refreshed from the ground up around this new direction, and honestly, it looks like a proper evolution of the line.
Why This Is a Big Deal
LEGO’s original Super Mario sets launched with a unique gimmick: a special electronic Mario figure loaded with sensors, an LCD screen, speakers, and interactive elements. Move him across different coloured bricks and he’d react with sounds, expressions, and coin counts. It was creative, genuinely innovative, and a big hit — but it also kept the line separate from the broader LEGO ecosystem. You couldn’t just drop a regular Minifigure into a Super Mario set, and you couldn’t take the electronic Mario and put him in your City or Castle layout.
These new sets change all of that. The 2027 wave marks a full shift in direction — away from the proprietary electronic figures and toward standard Minifigures that work with every other LEGO set a fan already owns. That kind of compatibility is something builders have wanted since day one, and for collectors who’ve held off on the Super Mario theme specifically because it felt too isolated from the rest of their collection, this is the wave that finally makes it worth jumping in.
The teaser for all of this actually dropped during MAR10 Day earlier in 2026, with a single image of Mario as a Minifigure leaping out of a green pipe. The LEGO community went absolutely wild for it, and the full Gamescom reveal has delivered on every bit of that excitement.
All 8 LEGO Super Mario 2027 Sets — Prices, Pieces, and Characters
Mario’s Pipe Jump (72052) — $9.99 | 61 Pieces
The cheapest and most accessible entry point in the whole wave. This set recreates one of the most iconic images in gaming — Mario leaping out of a green warp pipe — in Minifigure form. You get the new Super Mario Minifigure, a Goomba figure, and a lever mechanism that lets you catapult the Goomba out of Mario’s way so he can collect his coin. Simple, clean, and a perfect way to get that first Mario Minifigure without spending a lot. Aimed at ages 6+.
Mario Kart — Racing With Mario (72054) — $14.99 | 84 Pieces
This one leans into the Mario Kart side of the franchise, putting Mario in his kart with a built-in shell launcher. You can actually fire Red and Green Shells from the kart, and there are cone and Banana obstacles on the track to dodge. A fun, action-focused smaller set that starts introducing the Mario Kart gameplay feel in LEGO form.
Mario’s Beach Adventures (72053) — $19.99 | 196 Pieces
A larger, more scene-based build that takes Mario to a beach setting. This one introduces a Surfing Mario Minifigure — a variant with a different look from the standard Mario — alongside a Toad Minifigure. Great for builders who want more of a diorama-style set with multiple character options and a richer environment to interact with.
Mario Kart — Luigi and Bowser’s Race (72056) — $29.99 | 104 Pieces
Luigi and Bowser Jr. each get their own karts in this race-themed set. It’s the first chance to pick up a Luigi Minifigure and a Bowser Jr. Minifigure in the same box. Like the Mario Kart sets in this wave, the karts include shell-launching mechanics, making them actual play pieces rather than just display builds.
Yoshi at Mario’s House (72057) — $39.99 | 147 Pieces
One of the 4+ rated sets in the lineup, making it the most beginner-friendly option for younger builders. Features a Yoshi Minifigure — that green dinosaur finally gets the Minifigure treatment — alongside a Mario Minifigure hanging out at his house. The house build itself is charming, and this one is clearly targeted at kids who are just getting started with LEGO.
Mario Kart — Bowser’s Rumbling Race (72058) — $59.99 | 409 Pieces
The mid-tier showpiece of the wave, and the set with arguably the most interesting character inclusion. This one features a Bowser Minifigure in his kart — and it also includes a build of the Cow character from Mario Kart World, the breakout fan favourite from 2025 who went from random NPC to beloved meme to legitimate cultural icon. Cow can’t really work as a Minifigure given her shape, so she requires some brick-built assembly, but the inclusion itself is a great nod to how much that character resonated with players. At 409 pieces, this is a genuinely solid build with plenty to put together.
Fire Luigi vs. Koopa Troopa Battle (72061) — $29.99 | Pieces TBC
This set introduces the Fire Luigi Minifigure and a Koopa Troopa Minifigure in a battle scenario where Luigi faces off against Koopa Troopa to reclaim a tower that’s been overrun. You can load Fire Luigi into an in-set cannon and launch him onto the tower to clear out enemies. A great little action set that shows how these Minifigure-based sets can incorporate playable mechanics without needing the old electronic figures.
Fire Mario at Bowser’s Castle (72059) — $99.99 | 850 Pieces
The big one. The flagship set of the entire January wave, and the one that’s going to sit on the most shelves and desks. At 850 pieces and $99.99, this is a proper collector-grade build featuring Fire Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, and a Koopa Troopa — four Minifigures in a single set. Bowser’s Castle is one of the most iconic locations in all of gaming, and an 850-piece LEGO version of it with actual Minifigures is the kind of thing that’s been a pipe dream for fans for years. This is the set people are going to point to when they talk about this wave.
The Complete List of New Super Mario Minifigures
Across all eight sets, 10 brand-new Super Mario Minifigures are making their LEGO debut:
- Super Mario — the standard red-capped plumber himself
- Surfing Mario — a variant exclusive to the Beach Adventures set
- Fire Mario — white suit, fireballs ready
- Luigi
- Fire Luigi
- Princess Peach
- Yoshi
- Bowser
- Bowser Jr.
- Koopa Troopa
- Toad
- Cow (assembled brick build, not a traditional Minifigure)
That’s a genuinely impressive first wave for a completely new direction. The fact that they’ve managed to pack in both Mario and Luigi variants, Peach, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Yoshi, Toad, Koopa Troopa, and Cow across eight sets at varying price points means there’s a clear character to chase at almost every budget level.
Fan Reception So Far
Early response across the LEGO and gaming communities has been largely positive. The Minifigure designs are getting praised for capturing the look of the characters while still reading as distinctly LEGO — the Mario head shape, the overall proportions, the colour accuracy all seem to have landed well in the initial images shared from Gamescom.
The pricing is reasonable for what’s being offered. Getting a Mario Minifigure for just $9.99 means even casual fans who just want the character can pick one up without committing to a $100 build. And for those who do want to go deep, the Castle and Bowser’s Rumbling Race sets offer enough building complexity to justify the spend.
The one thing fans are already looking at is who’s missing. The Koopalings, Daisy, Rosalina, Donkey Kong, Wario — there are decades of iconic Mario characters that haven’t been touched yet in Minifigure form. But that’s more excitement about the future than disappointment about the present. If this first wave sells well, the character roster is going to expand quickly.
What Else Is Coming for Nintendo LEGO Fans
If you’re into LEGO’s Nintendo output more broadly, there’s already content on shelves and more coming before the Super Mario wave drops. The LEGO Donkey Kong set — a faithful brick-built recreation of the classic arcade machine — released earlier in August. Multiple LEGO Pokémon sets are also set to arrive in October, including the Upscaled Red Minifigure and the Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball, so Nintendo fans will have a busy few months before January even arrives.
The January 1 release date for the Super Mario Minifigure wave is pretty deliberately chosen — it’s a New Year’s Day launch that LEGO clearly wants to position as the start of something new for the theme. Pre-orders haven’t gone live just yet, but the sets are already appearing on LEGO’s official site, and given the response so far, they’re going to move fast when they do become available.
It’s been a big couple of weeks for gaming news generally. If you’re catching up on everything, Ubisoft had one of the more embarrassing launch moments in recent memory with the Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Steam release, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is free to try on Switch 2 this weekend, and 1001 Threads of Mizan was one of the most interesting reveals at Gamescom if you’re into new IP announcements.
For now, LEGO Super Mario fans have finally got what they’ve been asking for. January 1, 2027 — mark it down.
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