Nintendo and LEGO have joined forces once again to launch a new expansion set for LEGO Super Mario, highlighting Mario’s ultimate adversary, Bowser. This Bowser-themed expansion is set to hit the market on January 1, 2024, marking another collaboration between the two iconic brands. The introduction of LEGO Super Mario sets took place in 2020, showcasing figures equipped with interactive digital screens. The initial release included the Super Mario Starter Course and four distinct power-ups, each accompanied by unique sound effects as Mario collected coins.
Since its inception, the LEGO Super Mario line has witnessed ongoing expansions and additions, featuring sets like the Super Mario Mighty Boswer set, Super Mario Piranha Plant, and the Princess Peach expansion set. Renowned for its interactive elements, the LEGO Super Mario set, encompassing nine diverse box sets, quickly achieved remarkable success, swiftly securing a prominent position on Amazon’s bestsellers list within a week of its launch.
New LEGO Super Mario Bowser Expansion is Releasing Soon
The LEGO website has introduced a new offering, the LEGO Super Mario Bowser’s Muscle Car Expansion Set, scheduled for launch on January 1, 2024. Priced at $29.99 and comprising 458 pieces, this expansion set allows fans to construct a LEGO brick rendition of Bowser, accompanied by his distinctive purple muscle car. The muscle car incorporates a lever to manipulate the vehicle’s hood and activate various features. The Bowser figure is equipped with an action tag, facilitating interactive gameplay when combined with other characters like Mario, Princess Peach, Luigi, and the Super Mario Starter Course set.
Furthermore, users have the option to place Mario, Princess Peach, or Luigi in the driver’s seat, influencing the muscle car’s sounds, including the horn, tire, and engine. While the Bowser’s Muscle Car Expansion Set is available as a standalone purchase, it is designed to complement one of the existing LEGO Super Mario starter courses for an enhanced experience.
Given the enduring popularity of the Super Mario series, known for its critically acclaimed Nintendo games since the debut of Super Mario Bros. in 1985, the collaboration between Nintendo and LEGO continues to thrive. The success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie underscores the immense fan love for this iconic series, suggesting potential future collaborations for designing and releasing LEGO sets based on the Super Mario brand.
