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 somewhat rare. However, we can expect a new set featuring a caped Mario astride his trusty mount Yoshi to join the Lego Super Mario catalog on Oct. 1. The $129.99 Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set isn’t quite as cool as the Lego Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block or as iconic as the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System, but it still includes some fun features and surprises.
Normally pre-orders of new Lego sets are exclusively available through Lego’s online storefront, but this 1,215-piece set can also be reserved at Target ahead of the Oct. 1 launch.
This 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 which, when turned, animates Yoshi’s legs and arms, while a dial behind Yoshi’s head animates his mouth and tongue. Also, just 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.
