We can honestly say there’s no one that does it like LEGO. Just when we think we’ve seen the best LEGO has to offer in terms of innovation, nostalgia, and sheer delight, the company outdoes itself yet again. LEGO’s latest marvel? A brand new entry into its LEGO Super Mario range for adults, its fifth addition to the collection, to be exact. This time, LEGO brings fan-favorite Yoshi into the fold with an homage to his earliest appearance in Nintendo’s classic video game Super Mario World. And yes, we’ll see LEGO Yoshi carry Mario into glorious adventures. The LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set brings together nostalgic visuals, truly innovative animation effects, and a gorgeous aesthetic we can’t get enough of.
Join us as we exclusively reveal this build, and let’s take a deep dive into the new Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi LEGO set.
Exclusive First-Look Images of LEGO’s New Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi Set
Speechless? So are we. Honestly, this first-look image of LEGO’s new Super Mario World-inspired Mario & Yoshi set has us swooning. But a picture is not worth a thousand words in this case. To understand just how cool this LEGO build requires a deeper understanding of all its excellent design elements. We’ll get into that in our next section. First, though, we have a few more first-look images of this fifth set from LEGO’s Super Mario range for adults.
We even got to be among the first to see Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi in person at SDCC 2024. But more on that below.
LEGO’s Super Mario Mario & Yoshi Set Homages Super Mario World with Pixelated Art and Actual Animation Effects
The universal truth of LEGO sets is that no matter how beautiful they are, there’s always more excitement hidden between their bricks. LEGO’s Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi 2D build is absolutely no different. Although its first-look images alone have us craving the set, the coolest parts of it lie in its clever design.
First, Super Mario fans will recognize how this Mario & Yoshi LEGO set’s pixelated aesthetic nostalgically mirrors visuals from Super Mario‘s earliest games. Super Mario World first released in 1990. Gaming graphics looked a little different back then. We’re obsessed with the way LEGO has manipulated its bricks in order to harken back to the game’s original style. Of course, Super Mario World was also a 2D game. And so LEGO has taken it upon itself to make this 3D build look 2D for the occasion. Mamma mia! We love it.
Second, this Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi LEGO set comes with a set of practical animations. Yes, once you build Mario and Yoshi out of LEGO bricks, you’ll be able to see Yoshi run with Caped Mario riding on his back. Additionally, Yoshi’s tongue can pop in and out, just like it does in Super Mario World. LEGO shares that this Mario & Yoshi set is built in multiple layers, allowing for its practical animations to function.
Carl Merriam, a Senior Designer on LEGO Super Mario, explains: “In this model, we wanted to capture the original sprite animation from Super Mario World. This meant re-creating the pixel art in LEGO bricks and then adding a mechanism to make Yoshi run with Caped Mario riding on his back. AND if that wasn’t enough fun, we also added a dial to make Yoshi’s tongue pop in and out – just like in the game!”
When Will the Mario & Yoshi LEGO Set Release? How Much Will the New Super Mario World LEGO Set Cost?
But when will this new LEGO® Super Mario™ Super Mario World™: Mario & Yoshi set release? This Super Mario World LEGO set will be available from October 1st, 2024. It will be sold via LEGO stores, LEGO.com and from select leading retailers around the world. If you simply must add it to your collection, you can pre-order the set today on LEGO.com.
The LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set will cost $129.99. For more information, you can check out www.LEGO.com/supermario as well as www.LEGO.com/mario_yoshi.
Pieces Count, Dimensions, and Other Product Information
The more technically-minded among us may enjoy these more specific details about the LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set:
- This build contains 1,215 pieces.
- It is product number 71438.
- The dimensions of LEGO® Super Mario™ Super Mario World™: Mario & Yoshi are: Over 15.5 in. (40 cm) high, 10 in. (26 cm) wide and 4 in. (11 cm) deep
Of additional note, this is the first time fans will see Mario’s trusted companion, Yoshi, in 2D LEGO brick form. Furthermore, this Super Mario World-inspired LEGO set is a part of LEGO’s ‘Adults Welcome’ series. This range is designed to bring fond memories to all LEGO fans who remember Super Mario as an essential part of their childhood. The Mighty Bowser and Piranha Plant from the LEGO Super Mario line are also part of this series.
See the New Super Mario LEGO Set at SDCC
LEGO’s announcement of this new Mario & Yoshi LEGO set coincides with the first day of San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Fans attending the convention will become some of the first to see this new Super Mario build if they visit LEGO’s booth (#2829). LEGO will display Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi starting on Thursday, July 25.
LEGO will have a truly inspired space-themed presence at the convention. But the message of LEGO’s SDCC booth extends beyond literal space travel. Instead, LEGO brings with it an overall spirit of discovery and exploration. Anyone who visits LEGO’s booth (#2829) will be able to journey into orbit, but can also visit many other faraway worlds, including that of Super Mario. And if pictures of this new Mario & Yoshi set are anything to judge by, seeing this build in person will be a true treat.
Let’s-a go! (to see Mario & Yoshi.)
