Since Nintendo and Lego announced this collaboration that proposes to enjoy Mario in the most realistic way you can imagine, I admit that they interested me a lot. Now, after a time where not only I have been able to enjoy them, I have to say that Lego Super Mario sets are more than just a children's toy.
Lego and Nintendo shake hands
Lego and Nintendo are two very particular companies that over the years have managed to get into the hearts of many of us. Especially for those of us of a certain age who have grown up with both the famous building blocks and the well-known Nintendo plumber.
Well, a collaboration between the two could not come out of anything other than something very special and that's how it has been with Lego super mario. A proposal that combine these blocks with very characteristic elements of Mario video games, resulting in a toy that is not only for the smallest of the house.
What's more, I would dare to say that this is for all those Nintendo fans who even have that collector's item. Because once you assemble the different sets, if you don't want to take advantage of what they propose as a game system, it doesn't matter, on a shelf they will look great and you will enjoy just looking at them.
However, let's go into a little more detail and see what sets there are, what they offer and then how is all that gaming experience for which you will need so the starter pack is essential.
Build your own Super Mario world
There are several sets and each one offers a different set of elements with which you can create different levels so to speak. Although if you want to create one like a giant you can, you just have to combine them so that each game is different. Although later we enter into matter about how to play.
Each set is very well thought out and removing some pieces that have been specifically designed, it is very curious how with the usual Lego pieces you can build different enemies and other elements that will remind you a lot of the original video games.
It is important to know that removing the initial set, for all the others the assembly instructions will have to be found in digital format. For example, through the Lego Super Mario app for iOS or Android, which is necessary for the rest of the options and the game it offers.
Having to resort to an app is not a drama, although it must be recognized that for the little ones sometimes a paper script is much more comfortable and convenient. But what has been said, nothing happens either and it makes sense that if you get these sets, it is because you are also going to download their app and see what it offers.
Therefore, what is important is to know that the quality of each and every one of them is at the level of what Lego offers. The difference compared to other sets is that here it is Mario and his entire universe that sets the scene for this proposal that will please older and not so old.
How to play Lego Super Mario
Let's get into the fun part, the game. Lego Super Mario offers you to enjoy the Mario experience in a very real way. That is to say, you are going to drive Mario and you will have to go through the levels that you build, dodging or killing the enemies you come across, dodging tests and all this in a maximum time of one minute. Although you can get extra seconds.
It's basically identical to the video game, because you'll even find blocks with which to get not only extra coins, but also powers like the classic mushroom or those that allow you to change your suit. Which by the way, there are costumes with new powers for you to change to Mario.
Of course it is obvious that this game is not the same as the video game. Here you are not going to fall jumping because you are carrying the character in your hand, but it is still fun when you play it with the little ones at home. And that point of getting the maximum coins is what makes it somewhat difficult. But also there are small challenges through the app that propose new ways to play with this proposal.
And as you may have guessed from the images, the figure of Mario is the key. This doll with Bluetooth connectivity and various sensors as well as an LED screen. But the main component is in the camera located at the bottom, that is the one that allows you to scan some stickers with codes that interact with the character, either when you kill an enemy or get on a platform that is going to rotate, etc.
In this way, together with sensors that allow detecting if it is hit or falls, the screens with which the eyes change their expression or look to one side or the other and even that part that lets you know if Mario is burning from stepping on red pieces that are the lava of video games, Mario is super adorable.
Lego Super Mario, be careful they take it away from you
Lego Super Mario is a toy and no one doubts that. Still, it's true that it also has its point of collector's item and if you're a Nintendo fan, you're going to want to own it. Because it's very well built, because the characters offer a very curious level of detail and because their resemblance to the video game is great.
In addition, being able to combine the different elements means that you can build the level you want, making it a game that never ends. But if you don't want to play and just want to place it on the shelf at home, it is also highly recommended.
Of course, if you have small children at home, be careful, because it is very likely that when you least expect it they have taken them to play. So, If you had considered the idea of giving it away or giving it to yourself, go ahead.
All Lego Super Mario sets
See offer on AmazonThe initial pack is basic to start playing and you will need it, since it is the only one that includes the Mario figure. Although it is not known if at some point they will release a version with Luigi as the protagonist or independently, which would be fine.
For the rest, the rest of the packs and add-ons available are:
- Lego Super Mario Set 71362 Armored Fortress
- Lego Super Mario Set 71367 Mario and Yoshi's House
- Lego Super Mario Set 71365 Super Skid Plant
- Set Lego Super Mario 71369 Final Battle at Bowser's Castle
- Lego Super Mario Set 71364 Roco's Lethal Lava
- Lego Super Mario Set 71368 Toad's Treasure Hunt
- Set Lego Super Mario 71363 Desert Pokey
- Lego Super Mario Set 71366 Bullet Bill Avalanche
- Lego Super Mario Collectibles Set
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