Lego and Nintendo have finally answered fan requests: classic Super Mario minifigures are coming in 2027. The announcement dropped on March 10-Mario Day-with a teaser showing Mario emerging from a Warp Pipe, sporting a unique head sculpt instead of the standard Lego cylinder.
Until now, Lego’s Super Mario lineup has focused on interactive, blocky figures that look more like Question Blocks than traditional minifigs. These chunky designs, while fun, never quite scratched the itch for collectors and Mario fans who wanted the real deal. The new minifigures change that, bringing Mario and friends into the classic Lego minifig world for the first time.
Why This Matters for Fans
For players and collectors, this is a big shift. Previous Lego Mario sets were aimed at interactive play, not display or minifig customization. With classic minifigs, fans can finally build out Mushroom Kingdom scenes, swap heads and accessories, and integrate Mario into their broader Lego universes. This opens up creative options that the earlier blocky figures just couldn’t deliver.
According to leaks from the Bricktap Discord server, the initial lineup may include Mario, Luigi, a “BigFig” Bowser, and a Yoshi with a removable shell-so another minifig can ride on its back. While not officially confirmed, these details line up with Lego’s usual approach to new themes.
Lego has previously released brick-built versions of Wario, Captain Toad, Bowser Jr., and Boo, but these were all in the blocky style. Minifig versions of Mario and friends mark new territory for both Lego and Nintendo collaborations. For context, Lego has already made minifigs for Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda, but Mario’s arrival in minifig form is a first.
New Mario Kart Set Up for Pre-Order
Alongside the minifig announcement, Lego and Nintendo revealed a new Mario Kart set featuring Luigi and his Mach 8 kart. This deluxe set is available for pre-order now, with a release date of April 1. It’s a separate product from the upcoming minifigs, but it shows Lego is doubling down on Mario content for both builders and collectors.
Pricing for the 2027 minifigs hasn’t been announced yet. If Lego’s recent licensed minifig packs are any guide, expect individual figures or small sets, likely priced in line with other Nintendo collaborations. Availability should be global, given the popularity of both brands, but regional exclusives haven’t been ruled out.
The bottom line
- Classic Super Mario minifigs arrive in 2027, finally giving fans what they’ve wanted.
- Luigi’s Mario Kart set is up for pre-order now, launching April 1.
- Creative play and display options just got a major upgrade for Mario fans and Lego collectors.