July 25th 2024.
Mario, the beloved video game character, has been spotted donning a cape in the latest reveal from Lego. The company has just announced a new set featuring Mario and his trusty sidekick, Yoshi, from the classic game Super Mario World. This exciting news comes shortly after the reveal of a new line of Fortnite sets, including a Battle Bus that offers great value for fans.
This new Lego set is specifically aimed towards older Nintendo fans, a demographic that has not been targeted as much in the past. The set perfectly captures the iconic duo, with Mario riding on Yoshi's back and their sprites from the 1990 SNES game faithfully recreated. Not only does it look like the game, but it also moves like it, thanks to a crank on the back that allows you to make Yoshi's arms and legs move. Plus, there's a dial that lets you shoot out Yoshi's tongue - a detail that fans will surely appreciate.
It's worth noting that Lego has not often incorporated pixel art designs in their video game sets, with the exception of Minecraft. However, this set is an exception and is sure to bring a wave of nostalgia for fans of the game. Lego has been collaborating with Nintendo for quite some time now, starting with their interactive Super Mario toys for children. These toys use Bluetooth minifigures to trigger sounds and images when placed on special tiles. Recently, they also released Animal Crossing toys and have a massive Legend of Zelda set set to be released in September.
In addition to the Mario line for kids, there are also sets designed for adults, such as a brick-built NES, a giant Bowser figure, and a Piranha Plant. The newest addition to this lineup is the Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set, which is surprisingly larger than it appears. Measuring at 40cm by 26cm, it is made up of 1,215 Lego pieces, making it a great value for what you're getting. The set will be released on October 1, but pre-orders are available now on the Lego website.
Interestingly, Yoshi's arms were originally orange in the game, but the Lego set features him with green arms. This detail was announced at San Diego Comic-Con, alongside a model of Shadow the Hedgehog's head. The Shadow set will also be released on October 1 at a price of £59.99. While Sonic the Hedgehog has had his own line of Lego sets, most of them have been playsets similar to the Mario ones, as well as a few Funko Pop-style BrickHeadz models. However, Shadow is the only character to have his head immortalized in Lego, possibly due to his appearance in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie and Sonic X Shadow Generations game. If the set proves to be popular, we may see more Sonic characters in Lego form in the future.
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