Summary
Super Mario Worldfans who still hold a soft spot in their heart for the beloved Super Nintendo Entertainment System platformer are in luck becausea new leak confirms an upcoming LEGO set is paying homage to the platformer. Released back in 1990,Super Mario Worldis widely regarded as being one of the best games on the SNES and helped to elevate the already iconicSuper Mario Bros. franchise even higher. Aside from its excellent level of design and memorable soundtrack, it’s also remembered as Yoshi’s first appearance, making it an even more important entry in the series.
PerNintendoLife,a recent leak prompted “The Brick Shop,” a certified LEGO store in Singapore, to release images of the “Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi” set. The product, which consists of 1214 pieces, depicts Mario with his yellow cape riding atop Yohsi with the bricks replicating the artwork of the SNES classic. Further illustrations suggest that the crank on the right side of the base can be turned to have Yoshi open his mouth and fire his tongue while moving his legs, although the length of the mechanism is currently unknown.
Super Mario World’s Cape Makes The Game Too Easy (But Is Still Fun)
Super Mario World is a beloved title from the SNES era, but its cape and flight mechanics (while fun) make the game pretty easy overall.
LEGO And Nintendo Continue To Dominate
A Match Made In Heaven
While LEGO has yet to officially reveal the existence of theSuper Mario Worldset,further rumors claim that the build will be on display at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 which, if true, suggests an imminent announcement. Based on the leak, the set will be available to pre-order and is expected to ship on October 1, retailing for a price of S$209.90, which equates to roughly $156.36 USD at the time of writing. The set’s webpage on The Brick Shop is no longer active so eager fans will just have to wait for the formal announcement.
Nintendo and LEGO have spent many years collaborating with one another to great success. Beginning their partnership in 2020,the companies have released dozens of sets based onSuper Mario Bros., including a full-scale replica of the original Nintendo Entertainment Systemthat shipped with a buildable mini television depicting the original game. Since then, several other Nintendo franchises have received the LEGO treatment,includingAnimal Crossingand, most recently,The Legend of Zelda.
The bulk of LEGO’sSuper Mario Bros.line consists of smaller diorama-style builds that allow users to construct their own level based on the games, soit’s nice to see a set more geared towards adults with a nostalgia forSuper Mario World. It may not be as interactive as some other sets, but it should make for a fun decoration or shelf piece for those whowant to show off their fandom. It’s also not a gigantic build, so it’s unlikely to require hours of concentration to fully construct.
