LEGO has recently announced the upcoming release of several new additions to its Super Mario line, set to hit stores on 1st August 2024. In addition to the highly anticipated Mario Kart-themed LEGO set slated for next year, the company has revealed three new kits to commemorate Mario Day: The Bowser Express Train, King Boo’s Haunted Mansion, and Battle with Roy at Peach’s Castle. Let’s take a closer look at each of these exciting new playsets.
Among the new releases is the LEGO Super Mario The Bowser Express Train toy set (71437), designed for children aged 9 and above. This action-packed playset includes a detailed train, a handcar, 2 stations, a Super Star Block, ? Block, and 6 LEGO Super Mario toy figures – including a Hammer Bro, Boom Boom, 2 Goombas, and 2 Para-Biddybuds. Kids can amp up the excitement by adding a LEGO Mario, Luigi, or Peach figure (sold separately) for interactive play. The playset features various interactive elements, such as chasing the train in the handcar, operating a spinning platform on the locomotive, and activating the cannon wagon’s spring-loaded shooter. Engage in battles, defeat enemies, and drive Bowser’s Express to the station while enjoying horn sounds along the way.
Another thrilling addition is the King Boo’s Haunted Mansion (71436) LEGO set, perfect for kids aged 8 and up. This eerie playset features a buildable haunted house with exciting details like an elevating sofa and a bookcase with a key-reveal function. Included in the set are 4 LEGO Super Mario toy figures – King Boo, a Yellow Baby Yoshi, a Dry Bones, and a Boo. Just like the previous set, children can enhance their gameplay by adding a LEGO Mario, Luigi, or Peach figure (sold separately). Explore the mansion, collect rewards from various blocks, defeat ghostly characters like Boo and Dry Bones, and open the treasure chest for ultimate victory.
Lastly, LEGO introduces the Battle with Roy at Peach’s Castle set (71435), offering a reimagined iconic Super Mario location for children aged 7 and above. This playset includes a LEGO brick-built princess’s castle model with interactive elements like collapsing walls, a tower, a catapult, a rotating throne, and a garden fountain. Three LEGO Super Mario toy figures are included in the set: Roy (appearing for the first time in a LEGO Super Mario set), a Chain Chomp, and Toad. For an added dimension to gameplay, kids can incorporate a LEGO Mario, Luigi, or Peach figure (sold separately). Engage in epic battles, defeat Roy, take control of his Chain Chomp, uncover hidden Action Tags, and unlock digital reactions for a truly immersive experience.
LEGO’s latest additions to the Super Mario line offer a diverse range of play experiences for children of different ages. From thrilling train adventures to spooky haunted mansions and epic castle battles, these new sets are sure to inspire creativity, imagination, and hours of fun for young builders and gamers alike. Keep an eye out for these exciting releases coming soon!
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