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LEGO Opens Preorders for Luigi & Mach 8 Mario Kart Set as Nintendo Teases 2027 Minifigs

LEGO’s adult-focused 2,234‑piece build arrives April 1 at $179.99, signaling a pivot toward minifigure-scale releases confirmed for 2027.

Overview

  • Preorders for set 72050 are live on the LEGO Store at $179.99 with a cap of three per customer, ahead of shipments starting April 1.
  • The display model targets ages 18+ and measures about 10 inches high, 16 inches long, and 9 inches wide.
  • Interactive mechanics include a steering wheel that turns the front wheels, a flame exhaust that spins as the rear wheels roll, and a removable stand for dynamic posing or tabletop rolling.
  • The Luigi & Mach 8 build follows 2025’s Mario & Standard Kart, adding roughly 262 more pieces and costing $10 more than its predecessor.
  • Nintendo and LEGO released a MAR10 Day teaser confirming the first official Super Mario minifigures and new sets arriving in 2027.