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A recent leak has seemingly revealed a first look at the new LEGOMario Kartset thought to release sometime in 2025, and the set is also rumored to be massive. The currentMario Kartgame on the market is still the eighth installment, released over a decade ago, and Nintendo has partnered with LEGO on several occasions to give the racers of the franchise a blocky makeover for fans to build as keepsakes. However, withMario Kart 9looming, LEGO might be about to deliver a grand set to remember.
Nintendo and LEGO previously releasedMario Kartsets back in January 2025, alongside newAnimal Crossingsets starring Celeste, Leif, and the Able Sisters. TheMario Kartsets included several racers, such as Baby Mario, Donkey Kong, and Baby Peach, vehicles, and other features like a Pit Crew Toad minifigure.
Posted on Twitter by Brick Built Blogs, a leaked image supposedly showing the new LEGOMario Kartset was shared with the community, showing Mario driving his signature vehicle with an air punch.Rumors of a giganticMario KartLEGO set surfaced earlier in February 2025, and some of the leaked details tease that this set may be the big one. According to the information, theMario Kartset will include 1972 pieces, cost an eye-watering $169.99, and is thought to be released on July 27, 2025.
Massive LEGO Mario Kart Set Seemingly Leaks With Price and Release Date Details
Mario Kartfans immediately deemed this set number one on their want list, but some were disappointed that LEGO keeps skirting around the release of minifigures. Additionally, some comments highlighted that this leak may also be AI in an attempt to temper expectations. Piggybacking on the success of previous products,Mario Kartfans believed a newLEGO Racersgame would lessen the waitfor the nextMario Kartgame, but thanks to the recent Nintendo Switch 2 hype, players’ patience is about to be rewarded.
The Nintendo Switch successor was finally revealed back in January alongside a glimpse at the newMario Kartgame. A rumored release date for the assumedMario Kart 9title was also aired at the start of the year, considering it’s expected to be a major Switch 2 launch title, but the teased July 15, 2025 debut was a little ambitious in hindsight. Still, fans have the next Nintendo Direct to look forward to on April 2, and fans have already compiled aNintendo Switch 2 wish list, hoping plenty of new details are revealed during the showcase.
