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LEGO Super Mario Leaks: Mario Kart Sets and Possible Mario Minifigures| Mark's Magic

What the Latest Super Mario LEGO Leaks Suggest

Recent leaks suggest that the LEGO Super Mario theme could see some major additions over the next few years. Two of the most discussed rumors include a new Mario Kart set arriving in 2026 and the possible introduction of traditional Super Mario minifigures in 2027.

If these reports turn out to be accurate, the LEGO Super Mario theme may be expanding beyond its original interactive gameplay concept and moving closer to more traditional LEGO display and collectible models.

LEGO Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 (72050) Officially Revealed

LEGO has now officially revealed LEGO 72050 Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8, confirming that the Mario Kart sub‑theme is expanding within the LEGO Super Mario lineup.

Mach 8 is one of the most recognizable karts from the Mario Kart games, making Luigi's vehicle a natural choice for a LEGO set.

LEGO 72050 Set Details

Set Number	Set Name	Theme	Pieces	Release Date	Main Build	Notes
72050	Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8	LEGO Super Mario / Mario Kart	2,234	April 1, 2026	Luigi driving the Mach 8 kart	Large display-style kart model

The set features Luigi driving his Mach 8 kart and is designed as a larger display‑style build rather than a traditional minifigure‑scale vehicle.

It is also worth noting that Mario Kart has already appeared in the LEGO Super Mario lineup. One example is LEGO 72037 Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart, which introduced Mario's kart to the theme earlier.

Mario Kart LEGO Sets So Far

Set Number	Set Name	Theme	Release	Notes
72050	Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8	Super Mario / Mario Kart	2026	Large display-style kart build
72037	Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart	Super Mario / Mario Kart	Released	Earlier Mario Kart themed set

With Luigi's Mach 8 now officially revealed, many fans expect LEGO to continue expanding the Mario Kart lineup with additional racers such as Peach, Yoshi, or Bowser in future sets.

Super Mario Minifigures Could Arrive in 2027

Another leak generating significant discussion suggests that traditional Super Mario minifigures may finally appear in 2027.

Possible characters mentioned in early reports include:

Mario (minifigure)
Luigi (minifigure)
Bowser (BigFig)
Yoshi (special molded figure)

One interesting detail mentioned in the leaks is that Yoshi's shell may be removable, allowing a minifigure to ride on its back, recreating the classic gameplay mechanic from the video games.

Why Super Mario Hasn't Used Minifigures Until Now

Since the Super Mario LEGO theme launched in 2020, it has primarily focused on interactive electronic characters rather than traditional minifigures.

Some early examples include:

LEGO 71360 Adventures with Mario Starter Course (2020)
LEGO 71387 Adventures with Luigi Starter Course (2021)
LEGO 71403 Adventures with Peach Starter Course (2022)

lego mario early interactive electronic characters

These sets introduced electronic characters featuring LCD screens, sound effects, and scanning interactions with LEGO bricks to collect coins and complete levels.

While this approach created a unique physical video-game-style experience, it also meant that the characters were not compatible with standard LEGO minifigure environments or display scenes.

Because of this, many fans have long hoped for traditional Super Mario minifigures that could be used in custom builds or display collections.

Final Thoughts

For now, all information about future Mario Kart sets and Super Mario minifigures remains unconfirmed.

However, if LEGO truly introduces Super Mario minifigures, it could become one of the most significant changes in the history of the LEGO Super Mario theme.