LEGO has officially revealed a set based on the Mario Kart franchise. The set will release on May 15 for $170 via the LEGO Store and July 1 at retail.
The upcoming LEGO set joins the company’s ongoing collection based on the Mario franchise. It depicts Mario on a vehicle similar to the one he frequently uses in the Mario Kart series. It features 1,972 pieces and its recommended for ages 18 and up. Pre-orders for the new LEGO Mario Kart set are available now via the official LEGO site.
The website further describes the upcoming LEGO Mario Kart set, which will release on May 15:
Gear up for a creative adventure with the Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037) build-and-display model for men, women and any fans. A delightful collectible gamer gift for adults, this Nintendo construction set features a buildable Mario figure with a posable head and arms, sitting behind the wheel of the most iconic Mario Kart vehicle of all.
Place the Standard Kart on the special stand, which allows you to show it at a dynamic angle as if it is being driven at speed or drifting in a Mario Kart race. This authentically detailed buildable model makes eye-catching LEGO Super Mario decor in any fan’s bedroom, living room, game room or office.
In the past, LEGO has worked with Nintendo on a LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, as well as sets based on Animal Crossing, Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and more. LEGO has also worked with other gaming companies on sets and games. In the coming months, they will release sets based on the Game Boy and One Piece anime.
