Originally started as a celebration of comic books, San Diego Comic-Con has grown to become the definitive place for new toy launches. LEGO did not shy away from this event either. It has taken to SDCC to announce its fifth LEGO Super Mario set for adults featuring everyone’s favorite Yoshi.
The LEGO Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi (71438) set is not just any Mario and Yoshi combo; it is a homage to Yoshi’s earliest appearance with Mario, presented in pixelated form. Like the matrimony between LEGO and Minecraft, pixelated build and LEGO are a match made in heaven.
So, yeah, for the first time, LEGO and Super Mario fans can build Mario’s trusty sidekick, Yoshi, in 2D LEGO form. The LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set (71438) is a loving tribute to the classic Super Mario World game, complete with layers that create cool animation effects.
The set captures the nostalgic charm of the original game with its pixelated Mario and Yoshi figures. Wait. Have we said that already? Pardon me for repeating it. It goes to show how enamored I was with this set.
Once you’ve finished building, this set makes a stunning display piece. It looks like it was pulled straight out of the game! It joins other iconic sets like The Mighty Bowser and Piranha Plant in the LEGO Super Mario line.
The LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438) contains 1,215 pieces and measures over 15.5 in. (40 cm) high, 10 in. (26 cm) wide, and 4 in. (11 cm) deep completed.
It is set to be released on October 01, 2024 for US$129.99. Meanwhile, eager fans put down their hard-earned money for a set or two (up to 3 per account) by pre-ordering it from LEGO.com.
