The New LEGO Super Mario Sets Feature Classic N64 Characters
Josh Thompson-Persaud — June 22, 2021 — Life-Stages
The new LEGO Super Mario sets feature classic characters from the enshrined and beloved Nintendo franchise. The sets are centered around iconic personalities like Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Bowser alongside nostalgic nemeses like Goombas, Thwomps, and Piranha Plants. The LEGO Super Mario sets integrate Bluetooth technology to pair the protagonists to the LEGO Super Mario app which allows for cooperative play.
The sets have a dual play feature that enables two players to participate in coin collecting and synchronized jumping. Some of the LEGO Super Mario sets, like the Adventures with Luigi Starter Course, allow players to construct their own challenge courses to play through. With the power of interactivity and nostalgia, the playsets actively immerse both kids and adults in the Super Mario world. The new LEGO Super Mario sets are set for an August 1st, 2021 launch.
Image Credit: Polygon
The sets have a dual play feature that enables two players to participate in coin collecting and synchronized jumping. Some of the LEGO Super Mario sets, like the Adventures with Luigi Starter Course, allow players to construct their own challenge courses to play through. With the power of interactivity and nostalgia, the playsets actively immerse both kids and adults in the Super Mario world. The new LEGO Super Mario sets are set for an August 1st, 2021 launch.
Image Credit: Polygon
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