LEGO Super Mario Goes Minifigure: New Sets Revealed for 2027

LEGO Super Mario is getting a serious glow-up. Forget the electronic figure; the real news is that actual LEGO minifigures are finally taking centre stage in a brand-new range. This is a massive shift for a theme that kicked off in 2020 with its interactive brick-based gameplay. Now, it’s pivoting hard into classic minifigure roleplay, and frankly, your inner child is screaming with joy.

The big reveal happened at gamescom in Cologne, and the LEGO Group is pushing these as a "refreshed LEGO Super Mario theme." This isn't just a minor tweak; it's a whole new direction. We first heard whispers about minifigures joining the party back on MAR10 Day, but now we have the full lineup and release date: January 1st, 2027. This means you have time to mentally prepare your bank account.

The initial wave includes a mix of small, accessible sets and some more substantial builds. We're looking at Mario's Pipe Jump (72052) with a Goomba, and Racing with Mario (72054) featuring a kart with a built-in launcher. Then there's Mario's Beach Adventures (72055) complete with a refreshment stand and a Sidestepper.

For the younger crowd, LEGO is introducing sets designed for ages 4+, including Luigi & Bowser Jr.'s Race (72056) and Yoshi at Mario's House (72057) which boasts a fun interior slide. The larger sets promise more epic encounters, like Bowser's Rumbling Race (72058) with multiple karts and a brick-built Cow, and the massive Fire Mario & Bowser's Castle (72060), a fortress defence scenario with Peach, Bowser, and plenty of traps. Finally, Fire Luigi vs. Koopa Troopa Battle (72061) rounds out the initial reveals.

No official Indian prices or availability dates have been announced yet. However, based on the UK prices ranging from £8.99 to £89.99, expect these sets to land with a significant import duty. If this were officially sold here, it would cost roughly the same as 18 months of Netflix Premium. Keep an eye on Toycra and MyBrickHouse for potential import stock, but be prepared for a 4-6 week lag from the January 1st global launch. Use code ABHINAV12 for 12% off on orders above ₹500 at Toycra.

This move to minifigure-centric play is a smart one, tapping into the core appeal of LEGO for many fans. It blends the familiar characters with the creative possibilities of minifigure storytelling, a formula that has proven successful across many other themes. The inclusion of sets for younger builders is also a welcome expansion. The question now is how these will integrate with existing LEGO Super Mario interactive figures, or if they'll be entirely separate experiences. More details will surely emerge as we get closer to the launch. On that bombshell, it's time to say goodbye. I'll see you on the next one. Bubyee.

Verdict: WAIT — check prices at MyBrickHouse and Toycra before pulling the trigger.