LEGO Expands Nintendo Switch Collaboration with New Mario Kart and Animal Crossing Sets Launching January 2025

LEGO and Nintendo have officially announced the next phase in their dynamic partnership, confirming the release of six brand new LEGO Mario Kart sets and three new LEGO Animal Crossing sets on January 1st, 2025.

This expansion further solidifies the collaboration between the two icons of play, bringing even more interactive Nintendo-themed building experiences to fans around the world and adding fresh excitement for collectors, families, and video game enthusiasts alike. LEGO first launched its Nintendo lineup with the widely successful LEGO Super Mario sets in 2020, designed to blend digital interactivity with physical creative play.

Since then, the partnership has grown to include a variety of sets featuring cherished Nintendo characters and worlds, such as Luigi’s Mansion and Peach’s Castle.

In 2023, LEGO further delighted fans by introducing the Animal Crossing series, commemorating the enduring success of Nintendo’s social simulation franchise. Continuing this momentum, the upcoming Mario Kart LEGO collection will include six detailed sets: a Yoshi bike, a standard Mario Kart, a Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo set, a Baby Mario vs.

Baby Luigi pack, Toad's Garage, and a Baby Peach & Grand Prix set.

Meanwhile, Animal Crossing enthusiasts can look forward to three new sets: Stargazing with Celeste, Leif's Caravan & Garden Shop, and the Able Sisters Clothing Shop. A spokesperson from Nintendo’s Japanese website highlighted the global appeal of this ongoing collaboration, emphasizing how these sets allow fans to relive and recreate iconic Nintendo moments through hands-on building.

The representative stated, “By extending our LEGO product line, we are offering fans more ways to connect with their favorite Nintendo franchises and characters beyond the screen.” LEGO’s consistent efforts to merge digital gaming with tactile building have proven fruitful.

The Nintendo Switch platform has spearheaded Nintendo’s strategy of accessible and innovative entertainment, a mission now echoed in these creative and interactive LEGO sets.

As of 2024, LEGO’s Super Mario line alone has sold millions of units worldwide, reinforcing their status as a must-have for both toy collectors and gaming aficionados. The arrival of these new Mario Kart and Animal Crossing sets on January 1st, 2025, will be available through major retailers, the LEGO Store, and the Nintendo eShop.

This launch promises to bring a festive start to the year for fans eager to expand their Nintendo-themed LEGO collection. For ongoing updates and detailed breakdowns of each new set, stay tuned to official LEGO and Nintendo channels.

With the synergy between LEGO’s design expertise and Nintendo’s magical universe, 2025 is shaping up to be another standout year for fans of both brands.

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