LEGO Mario and Animal Crossing Sets Leak Ahead of August 2024 Release: Full Lineup Revealed

In an exciting development for collectors and fans of both LEGO and Nintendo, a comprehensive wave of new LEGO Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing sets has been unveiled via early retailer listings.

The assortment, scheduled for release in August 2024, marks another significant partnership milestone between the iconic Danish brick-maker and Nintendo.

This collaboration has consistently garnered attention since its debut on the Nintendo Switch platform and through merchandise like these innovative LEGO sets.

The latest leak has revealed a robust lineup featuring immersive playsets inspired by some of Nintendo's most beloved franchises.

While official confirmation and pricing are expected imminently from Nintendo, the complete set list gives fans plenty to anticipate in the coming months.

These upcoming sets emphasize both new creative building opportunities and the enduring popularity of Nintendo franchises among all age groups. The full LEGO Super Mario and Animal Crossing lineup for August 2024 includes: - Super Mario: Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (1,251 pieces) - Super Mario: Captain Toad’s Camp (159 pieces) - Super Mario: Party at Toad’s House (276 pieces) - Mario Kart: Wario & King Boo (512 pieces) - Mario Kart: Bowser’s Castle (1,068 pieces) - Mario Kart: Interactive LEGO Mario & Standard Kart (278 pieces) - Animal Crossing: Creative Houses: Seasons of Fun (814 pieces) - Animal Crossing: Blathers’s Museum Collection (543 pieces) - Animal Crossing: Goldie’s Cozy House (149 pieces) These releases expand LEGO’s successful Super Mario range, first launched in 2020, and reflect a growing emphasis on interactive and collectible experiences tied to Nintendo's flagship properties.

Notably, the inclusion of Animal Crossing—following the franchise's best-selling success on the Nintendo Switch—marks a continuation of the brand’s expansion beyond digital platforms and into tangible merchandise.

Each set offers fan-favorite characters and recognizable settings, with building experiences suitable for both seasoned LEGO enthusiasts and casual fans. A spokesperson for Nintendo recently emphasized the importance of these partnerships, underscoring how collaborations with LEGO bring timeless video game worlds to life for a broader audience.

Paraphrasing their sentiment, the company highlighted that these new LEGO sets offer fans a unique way to engage with the Nintendo universe beyond their screens, fostering creativity and imaginative play. With LEGO and Nintendo continuing to push the boundaries of physical-digital play, these new sets are poised to become highlights for both collectors and families when they arrive on shelves and the online eShop this August.

Stay tuned for official announcements from Nintendo and LEGO via the next anticipated Nintendo Direct, where pricing details and first-look imagery are expected to be revealed. As sales of past LEGO Super Mario sets have surpassed expectations worldwide, the August 2024 LEGO Mario and Animal Crossing wave looks set to solidify the partnership’s standing both in the collectibles market and among Nintendo Switch fans eager for the next big build.

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