While the gamified version of Lego Super Mario continues to expand with new and increasingly complex playsets, more traditional Lego sets inspired by the red plumber are a bit of a rarity. However, we can expect a new set featuring a caped Mario riding on his trusty mount Yoshi to be added to the Lego Super Mario catalog on October 1st. The $129.99 Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set isn’t as cool as the Lego Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block or as iconic as the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System, but it still packs some fun features and surprises.
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Normally, pre-orders of new Lego sets are only available through Lego’s online store, but this 1,215-piece set can also be reserved via Goal before the launch on October 1.
These flat, pixelated Mario and Yoshi are based on the 16-bit versions as they first appeared in Super Mario World for the SNES. The base of the set features a small crank that, when turned, animates Yoshi’s legs and arms, while a dial behind Yoshi’s head animates his mouth and tongue. Also, like the Lego Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block and The Mighty Bowser sets, Lego Super Mario & Yoshi includes an action tag that provides unique reactions for Lego Mario, Luigi, or Peach figures.