Lego and Nintendo have given the "ready, set, go!" to a sextet of new Mario Kart sets that will be available on Jan. 1, 2025. At the Gamescom video game show in Cologne, Germany, the companies showed off the first series of karts and characters inspired by the racing series, including Yoshi, Toad, Donkey Kong, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and Baby Peach.
Nintendo previously teased the Mario Kart sets back in March.
Three new sets based on cozy pandemic hit Animal Crossing will also be available on New Year's Day: a Stargazing with Celeste set (78 pieces), Leif's Caravan & Garden Shop (263 pieces) and Able Sisters Clothing Shop (322 pieces).Â
Tom Nook will be thrilled to welcome these new villagers.
The Mario Kart sets range in size from 133 pieces for Yoshi Bike to 823 pieces for the Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set, which includes a starting gate and obstacle course. They range in price from $15 to $80.
Simon Kent, design director for Lego Group, said in a release, "We can't wait for builders of all ages to put their pedal to the metal and bring Mario Kart races to brick-built reality at home with friends and family."
Lego first started releasing Super Mario-themed Lego sets in 2020.Â
The Mario Kart sets that will debut on Jan. 1 are:
- Yoshi Bike, 133 pieces, includes light-blue Yoshi.
- Standard Kart, 174 pieces, includes Toad.
- Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo, 387 pieces, includes Donkey Kong.
- Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi, 321 pieces, includes Baby Mario and Baby Luigi.
- Toad's Garage, 390 pieces, includes two pit-crew Blue Toads.
- Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set, 823 pieces, includes Baby Peach, Lemmy in a Landship cart and Toad on the standard bike.
Lego also recently introduced a long-awaited Nightmare Before Christmas set that will be available on Sept. 6.