LEGO Super Mario 64 ? Block unveiled

The LEGO Super Mario line is continuing with LEGO Super Mario 64 ? Block as its latest addition, the LEGO Group and Nintendo announced today. It will launch on October 1.

The LEGO Super Mario 64 ? Block is based on the classic N64 game and features a large brick-built ? Block that opens to reveal four levels: Peach’s Castle, Bob-omb Battlefield, Cool, Cool Mountain and Lethal Lava Trouble. The brick-built ? Block has 2,064-pieces, and there are various microfigures including Mario, Princess Peach, and King Bob-omb, as well as a Chain Chomp, Big Bully, Mr. I, Lakitu, penguin, baby penguin, and more.

Here’s a video promoting the news:

“We know how much Super Mario fans have loved the LEGO Super Mario experience, and wanted to tap into even more elements of the traditional game play capturing the immersive play experience of Super Mario 64,” said senior designer Pablo Gonzalez of the announcement. “It’s difficult to imagine the Super Mario Universe without the classic game’s iconic levels full of discovery and secrets. With this amazing set, we’re building on the exciting play experience of LEGO Super Mario, both to bring a bit of nostalgia for those who played the Super Mario 64 video game, but also to introduce these wonderful levels to a whole new audience of Super Mario fans.”

Pricing for the LEGO Super Mario 64 ? Block is set at $169.99. It will be sold exclusively from LEGO Retail Stores and LEGO.com. In 2022, other retailers around the world will carry the product.

Source: LEGO PR