Nintendo and Lego Expand Mario Kart Lineup with New Luigi Mach 8 Set for Mar10 Day
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Nintendo and Lego celebrated Mar10 Day by revealing a 2,234-piece Luigi Mach 8 set from Mario Kart, priced at $179.99 and launching on April 1.
Nintendo and The Lego Group are keeping the celebration going for Mar10 Day by giving the green brother his own dedicated spotlight. Following last year's release of the Mario set, the two companies announced a brand new 2,234-piece Lego Mario Kart set featuring Luigi and his iconic Mach 8 kart. The buildable figure comes complete with posable limbs and a display stand designed for dynamic race angles, along with functional steering that turns the front wheels and a rear mechanism that spins the flame exhaust.
The massive build measures over 10 inches high, 16 inches long, and 9 inches wide, coming in slightly larger and pricier than its predecessor at $179.99. Pre-orders are already live through the official Lego store, with shipments scheduled to arrive on April 1. That release date conveniently lines up with the theatrical premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, giving fans plenty of ways to spend their entertainment budget as spring ramps up.
This latest kit builds on a yearslong partnership that has brought everything from interactive play sets to massive brick replicas of classic sprites and even recent Pokémon crossovers to physical shelves. While this particular version of Luigi skips the infamous community meme that is his cold-hearted death stare in favor of a much happier expression, it is still a solid collector piece for fans who treat gaming merchandise as essential room decor. Original reporting comes from Polygon, where you can read the full breakdown of the new set.
Tags: Nintendo, Lego, Mario Kart, Luigi, Mar10 Day
Original article: Polygon