As a fan of LEGO, it's hard not to share the Danish brand's major announcements, especially when they involve retrogaming.

A few weeks ago, I told you about a project proposed by a fan on LEGO Ideas that was the talk of the town: a PlayStation 2 faithfully reproduced, both inside and out.

This time it's an official Nintendo set. In 2024, LEGO and Nintendo announced a partnership around Mario Kart, without revealing the details. So here's the first concrete example, designed as a collector's item for adults rather than just a toy for children.

The set in question represents Mario riding his mythical red kart, with its yellow wheels and exhausts. Comprising 1,972 pieces, it's a substantial set, rated 18+ (for the number of pieces...).

Mario's arms and head are articulated, and a stand is included to proudly display your construction.

Although the announcement was made official at the end of the day, it had already been leaked a little earlier when an Australian shop briefly put the set online on its shop. The advertised price was 249.99 Canadian dollars, or around €160, but the official price in euros has yet to be confirmed.

The official tweet announcing the set indicates availability from 15 May.

Given the likely success of this set, it wouldn't be surprising to see other Mario Kart characters receive their own version. Just look at the LEGO Super Mario range, which regularly offers new models, this time mainly aimed at children.

Images: Nintendo / LEGO