LEGO Super Mario Kart Wave Powers Into August: The Latest LEGO News
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From Starter Kart to Castle Clash: August’s Best LEGO Super Mario and LEGO Super Mario Kart Offers Revealed.
Nintendo’s fun-loving world of LEGO Super Mario expands again on August 1st, with six vibrant new sets that blend character-rich builds, interactive elements, and plenty of nostalgia. Whether you're a display collector, a gaming aficionado, or a savvy LEGO investor watching for underpriced gems, there's something here for all.
Portfolio Power-Up: Mario Kart Sets and Their LEGO Investment Potential.
LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (72042)
Recreate a dramatic LEGO Super Mario Bros. Wonder showdown with the 1,251-piece Prince Florian & Castle Bowser set, priced at £89.99 / $99.99 / €99.99. This richly detailed fortress includes Bowser Jr., Pink Yoshi, a flaming note Piranha Plant, and the imprisoned Prince Florian himself. It features a movable base for display or play, plus a trigger-activated fireball-launching Bowser that elevates interactive battles. While LEGO Mario/Luigi/Peach are needed for full digital functionality, the physical build stands tall as a collector centerpiece or interactive hub.
LEGO Mario Kart: Bowser’s Castle (72039)
Fuel up and dive into a nostalgic race course with Mario Kart: Bowser’s Castle, clocking in at 1,068 pieces and retailing for £89.99 / $99.99 / €99.99. This play-and-display-ready castle features Bowser, Yoshi, Thwomp, and Lava Bubble minifigures, plus action-packed elements like rotating Fire Bars, breakaway walls, and kart-based shell launching. As with other sets in the series, scan a Mario/Luigi/Peach figure to unlock lights, music, and coin collection—though even without the tech, this is a top-tier build for Mario Kart fans and investors alike.
LEGO Mario Kart: Interactive LEGO Mario & Standard Kart (72043)
The Mario & Standard Kart set is the most accessible way into the new LEGO Mario Kart experience, priced at just £44.99 / $54.99 / €49.99 for 278 pieces. It includes a fully interactive LEGO Mario figure and a drivable Standard Kart, making it the only set in the wave that doesn’t require additional purchases for full digital interactivity. The kit also features Bob-omb, Thwomp, racing barriers, cones, and coin-coded track tiles for drifting and shell-launching—making it an essential entry point for play and a smart pick for value-focused collectors.
LEGO Mario Kart: Wario & King Boo (72038)
Priced at £44.99 / $49.99 / €49.99, the 512-piece Wario & King Boo kart duel offers quirky builds and unique characters rarely seen in LEGO form. Wario drives the flame-tipped Badwagon with a detachable glider, while King Boo cruises in his Teddy Buggy. Both vehicles feature shell-launching and drift actions, and the set includes themed accessories like cones and signs. While not standalone-interactive, it’s the ideal expansion to the Standard Kart set and a character-forward choice for long-term Mario Kart collectors.
LEGO Party at Toad’s House (72041)
This colourful 276-piece set brings cozy narrative charm for £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99. Featuring Blue and Green Toad figures, a round Toad House, snack tables, and a working gramophone, this scene-focused kit uses action-tag tiles to activate music and sound effects via LEGO Mario figures. Though lower in investment potential than vehicle sets, its accessible price, lively colours, and strong character lineup make it a solid mid-tier addition to display or play.
LEGO Captain Toad’s Camp (72040)
At just £12.99 / $14.99 / €14.99, this 159-piece mini-set is the most affordable of the wave—and it’s loaded with value. Captain Toad arrives with a tent, campfire, bridge, turnip, treasure chest, and a Goomba for good measure. Great for younger builders or as an impulse gift, it offers light interactivity with action-tag support but is unlikely to see major aftermarket spikes. Still, it makes for a fun and thematic backdrop in the wider LEGO Mario world.
Investment Lap & Final Thoughts
While LEGO Super Mario sets haven’t historically rivalled LEGO Star Wars or LEGO Icons in aftermarket growth, this Mario Kart subtheme introduces vehicle play and drift action for the first time—features beloved by kids and nostalgic adults alike. The interactive LEGO Mario & Standard Kart (72043) is a standout for value, while Bowser’s Castle (72039) and Castle Bowser (72042) represent larger-format sets with higher long-term display appeal. Collectors and investors should take particular note of the sets bundled with rare characters like Wario and King Boo.
All sets release August 1st, 2025 and are available now for pre-order via LEGO.com. Stock allocation is expected to tighten closer to launch, especially for the character-heavy Mario Kart sets.
Ready, set, pre-order — and give your collection a turbo boost!
