Nintendo MAR10 Day Mario Announcements Unveiled

Nintendo marked MAR10 Day on March 10 with a series of announcements celebrating the Mario franchise, including a new Lego set featuring Luigi, a release date for the upcoming Yoshi platformer, and expanded details on a special edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the Nintendo Switch 2.

The highlight for many fans was the reveal of the Lego Mario Kart Luigi and Mach 8 set, a 2,234-piece display model designed for adult builders. Measuring 41 centimeters long and 25 centimeters high, the set depicts Luigi at the wheel of his signature Mach 8 racer from Mario Kart 8. Builders can pose the minifigure with movable head, arms, and hands, while the kart features turning front wheels linked to a steering mechanism, rolling tires, and adjustable exhaust flames to simulate speed. It also includes a display stand that tilts to mimic a drifting pose. Priced at $179.99 in the United States and £159.99 in the United Kingdom, the set is available for preorder now and will launch on April 1, 2026. This release serves as a companion to last year's Mario and Standard Kart set, allowing collectors to display the rival karts side by side.

In addition to the Lego unveiling, Nintendo confirmed...