After years of fan requests, LEGO has officially revealed that Mario is getting a true minifigure — and the internet is thrilled. The announcement came on March 10, fittingly timed with the annual Mario Day celebration, as both LEGO and Nintendo shared a first glimpse of the iconic plumber in his new miniaturized plastic form via social media.
The revealed design shows Mario springing from a classic green warp pipe, instantly evoking the spirit of the games. Notably, the minifigure features a specially crafted head mold that incorporates Mario’s signature cap, bushy mustache, round nose, and sideburns as sculpted elements rather than simple paint applications or stickers, giving the figure a distinctive look that sets it apart from standard LEGO minifigures, as reported by IGN.
Fan reaction has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with comments flooding social media posts from both LEGO and Nintendo. Responses ranged from ecstatic gratitude — “THIS IS LITERALLY ALL WE WANTED” — to sheer disbelief that it was finally happening. The excitement is understandable, given that LEGO’s Super Mario product line has existed for several years but has revolved around larger, electronic interactive figures that many collectors felt were more akin to the company’s Duplo range aimed at younger children, as Eurogamer noted.
While LEGO has confirmed the minifigure will appear in new sets launching sometime in 2027, specific details about which sets will feature the character remain under wraps. Speculation is already swirling about whether other beloved Mushroom Kingdom residents like Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, and Bowser will also receive the traditional minifigure treatment. There is also curiosity about whether Mario could be integrated into LEGO’s recently launched Smart Play range, which uses special bricks and figures to add sound effects and lighting to builds.
The announcement arrives during a particularly busy stretch for all things Mario. Nintendo recently dropped the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, confirmed Donald Glover as the voice of Yoshi, and revealed a release date for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 title Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Meanwhile, LEGO separately shared a full look at an upcoming Luigi Mario Kart set, suggesting the partnership between the two companies is only deepening.
LEGO’s collaboration with Nintendo has already proven to be a massive commercial success, extending beyond Mario into the world of Pokémon with a recent wave of sets featuring Pikachu, Charizard, Venusaur, and more. The addition of a proper Mario minifigure signals a new chapter for the partnership — one that traditional LEGO collectors and Nintendo fans alike have been waiting for.