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A long-awaited moment for Mario fans has been teased. Nintendo and LEGO have revealed that LEGO Super Mario minifigures will finally arrive in 2027. A teaser from Nintendo America officially revealed this news during the MAR10 Day celebrations. In the clip, Mario jumps out of a green pipe in classic LEGO minifigure style.
This announcement marks a big shift in the LEGO Super Mario theme. Since their launch in 2020, the sets have primarily featured large interactive Mario figures with screens and sensors. These figures were designed for digital gaming rather than traditional LEGO building.
For years, fans have asked for a smaller Mario to match the size of standard LEGO minifigures. With the 2027 sets, LEGO is finally moving toward that classic format.
The upcoming sets will introduce Mario in standard minifigure scale. Mario's design will still be the one we know: a red cap, a moustache, and blue overalls. However, the character is expected to match the size of other LEGO figures.
Earlier LEGO Super Mario sets mostly focused on interactive play. Players could move the electronic Mario figure across courses, collect coins, and trigger sounds. While the feature was fun, it limited the character's use in other LEGO builds.
This new minifigure format seems to reflect a shift toward more traditional gameplay. Builders will most likely see classic level scenes, enemy characters, and friendly builds. This could also mean more collectible figures in the future.
The announcement has quickly excited both LEGO collectors and Mario fans. Players have been asking for a proper minifigure version of Mario since the Nintendo-LEGO partnership began. A smaller figure means it can fit into custom builds and LEGO City displays. Fans can also combine it with other themes. This flexibility is one of the major reasons minifigures remain the most popular part of LEGO sets.
There is also strong speculation that other characters will join the lineup. Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and even classic enemies could appear in minifigure form. The teaser showing a warp pipe also hints that sets may recreate famous locations from the Super Mario games.
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Nintendo is already one of the strongest gaming platforms in the world. However, in the increasingly competitive gaming industry, it is necessary to maintain a loyal fanbase and expand it gradually. The LEGO partnership has created an opportunity to make the characters visible beyond consoles.
If Mario comes as a minifigure, it will allow the fans to collect their favorite character forms as toys. This will create a new fan community over time, expanding Nintendo’s popularity.
If the sets arrive in 2027, it will attract both gamers and LEGO collectors. In the long run, the shift to minifigures may turn the LEGO Super Mario theme into a lasting part of Nintendo’s appeal.
