LEGO Super Mario – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com The ultimate LEGO magazine for fans. Providing inspiration, techniques and going behind-the-scenes with LEGO experts. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:53:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/blocksmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Blocks-favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 LEGO Super Mario – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 LEGO Super Mario minifigures coming in 2027 https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-minifigures-coming-in-2027/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-super-mario-minifigures-coming-in-2027 https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-minifigures-coming-in-2027/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:38:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=63835 LEGO Group and Nintendo will launch LEGO Super Mario minifigures in 2027, addressing long-standing fan demand since the introduction of licensed Nintendo sets. The announcement follows the opening of preorders for the next new LEGO Super Mario collectible Mario Kart set. Many of the current Super Mario play sets are retiring, suggesting minifigure scale will be the future.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-minifigures-coming-in-2027/feed/ 0 63835 LEGO Super Mario 72050 Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72050-mario-kart-luigi-mach-8-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-super-mario-72050-mario-kart-luigi-mach-8-revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72050-mario-kart-luigi-mach-8-revealed/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=63733 A new 18+ display set has been revealed for LEGO Super Mario: 72050 Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8. This 2,234-piece set is scaled with 72037 Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart, letting the Mario Bros join each other on display — or hit the track for a race.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72050-mario-kart-luigi-mach-8-revealed/feed/ 0 63733 LEGO Games comes to EGX / MCM Comic Con London with Minecraft and more https://blocksmag.com/lego-games-comes-to-egx-mcm-comic-con-london-with-minecraft-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-games-comes-to-egx-mcm-comic-con-london-with-minecraft-and-more https://blocksmag.com/lego-games-comes-to-egx-mcm-comic-con-london-with-minecraft-and-more/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:15:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=55499 The LEGO Group showcased new Minecraft sets and offered gameplay experiences at EGX/MCM Comic Con 2025 in London. Design Manager Joe Kyde revealed eight upcoming Minecraft sets launching in January 2026. Attendees participated in building murals and sampled LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, set for release in 2026.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/lego-games-comes-to-egx-mcm-comic-con-london-with-minecraft-and-more/feed/ 0 55499 20 years of LEGO City in Issue 132 of the LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com/20-years-of-lego-city-in-issue-132-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-years-of-lego-city-in-issue-132-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans https://blocksmag.com/20-years-of-lego-city-in-issue-132-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=54178 Read More 20 years of LEGO City in Issue 132 of the LEGO magazine for fans

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]]> https://blocksmag.com/20-years-of-lego-city-in-issue-132-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/feed/ 0 54178 Things get spooky in Issue 131 of the LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com/things-get-spooky-in-issue-131-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-get-spooky-in-issue-131-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans https://blocksmag.com/things-get-spooky-in-issue-131-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=53043 The latest issue of Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, explores the evolution of spooky minifigures and features stories on the incredible British Grand Prix trophy, the Space Race in the construction toy industry, and insights from ONE PIECE Creative Lead Andrew Seenan. Issue 131 includes exclusive building instructions and subscribers will be entered into a prize draw for a Haunted Mansion set.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/things-get-spooky-in-issue-131-of-the-lego-magazine-for-fans/feed/ 0 53043 LEGO Super Mario Nintendo 72046 Game Boy revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72046-game-boy-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-super-mario-72046-game-boy-revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72046-game-boy-revealed/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:30:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=51848 Another classic Nintendo gaming system is getting a LEGO brick adaptation: 72046 Game Boy brings the nostalgic 1989 craze into the world of LEGO Super Mario. Intended for adult fans, the set will come with the gaming system, game cartridges and display stands.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72046-game-boy-revealed/feed/ 0 51848 LEGO Mario Kart getting two new sets in August https://blocksmag.com/lego-mario-kart-getting-two-new-sets-in-august/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-mario-kart-getting-two-new-sets-in-august https://blocksmag.com/lego-mario-kart-getting-two-new-sets-in-august/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=50846 Two new LEGO Super Mario Kart sets are coming in August, expanding the roster of available characters and karts fans can use when racing along the track. In 72044 Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit and 72045 Mario Kart, characters include Toadette, Koopa Troopa and Shy Guy, each with their own personalised kart to use.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/lego-mario-kart-getting-two-new-sets-in-august/feed/ 0 50846 A chat about weird and experimental LEGO sets https://blocksmag.com/a-chat-about-weird-and-experimental-lego-sets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-chat-about-weird-and-experimental-lego-sets https://blocksmag.com/a-chat-about-weird-and-experimental-lego-sets/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=50468 Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski discuss their favorite unconventional LEGO sets, including the new LEGO Icons book nooks. They reflect on unique themes like BrickHeadz and Racers, highlighting the importance of experimentation within the LEGO Group. Their conversation emphasizes how these sets diverge from traditional minifigure formats, catering to adult fans.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/a-chat-about-weird-and-experimental-lego-sets/feed/ 0 50468 New LEGO magazine goes inside Disney Beauty and the Beast Castle https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 23:01:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=49379 The latest LEGO magazine issue features a focus on the Disney 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle, including an interview with designer Ryan Van Woerkom. It offers building tips, insights on illegal connections, and prize opportunities for subscribers. Special subscription deals with free polybags are available for a limited time.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle/feed/ 0 49379 LEGO Super Mario 72037 Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart announced https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72037-mario-kart-mario-standard-kart-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-super-mario-72037-mario-kart-mario-standard-kart-announced https://blocksmag.com/lego-super-mario-72037-mario-kart-mario-standard-kart-announced/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=47591 The LEGO Group is releasing the detailed Super Mario 72037 Mario Kart set for adults on May 15, featuring 1,972 pieces and retailing for £139.99 / $169.99 / €169.99. The set includes a posable Mario figure, his kart, and a display stand. Bespoke elements enhance the design to capture the classic character.

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