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Lego and Nintendo Confirm Minifigure-Scale Super Mario for 2027

Shifting to classic minifigure scale broadens how fans can build with Super Mario.

Overview

  • Lego and Nintendo have officially teased a 2027 minifigure line, showing Mario emerging from a Warp Pipe with a specialised head piece rather than the standard cylindrical Lego head.
  • Community leak sources published in mid‑August claim an eight‑set wave due in January 2027, listing specific set names and suggested retail prices, but Lego and Nintendo have not confirmed those details.
  • The leaked prices range from about $9.99 to $99.99 and emphasize multiple lower‑cost entries, with several sets reportedly priced under $50 compared with recent larger, more expensive Nintendo collaborations.
  • Leaks also suggest an expanded minifigure roster that could include Luigi, a 'BigFig' Bowser and a Yoshi with a removable shell, though those character inclusions remain unverified.
  • The move marks a major design shift from the franchise's original interactive, blocky Mario bricks to standard minifigure scale, a change driven by fan demand for compatibility with wider Lego collections and likely to prompt a refresh and retirement of some existing Super Mario sets.