For years, LEGO and Nintendo fans have asked the same question: Where is the actual Mario minifigure?
After nearly a decade of collaborations between the two companies, it’s finally happening.
On March 10, 2026 (also known as Mario Day), LEGO and Nintendo officially teased the first LEGO Super Mario minifigure, confirming that a traditional LEGO-style Mario figure is on the way.
But there’s one catch: fans will have to wait a bit longer. The new minifigure line is currently scheduled to debut in 2027.
The First Real LEGO Mario Minifigure
The reveal came through a short teaser showing Mario emerging from a classic green Warp Pipe, but this time in true LEGO minifigure form rather than the larger interactive figures fans have seen since 2020.
The teaser gives a quick look at what the figure will likely include:
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A custom molded head and hat piece
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Classic red cap and blue overalls
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A minifigure-scale body, unlike the larger interactive Mario figures currently used in LEGO Super Mario sets
While it follows the traditional LEGO minifigure format, the design appears to include new molds specifically created for Mario, rather than simply adapting existing LEGO parts.
Why This Is a Big Deal for LEGO and Nintendo Fans
Since 2020, LEGO’s Super Mario theme has mostly focused on interactive playsets featuring electronic characters like Mario, Luigi, and Peach that react to different bricks and environments.
Those sets were popular, especially with younger fans, but many longtime LEGO collectors wanted something else: classic minifigure-scale characters that fit with traditional LEGO builds.
Until now, that option didn’t exist officially.
The 2027 minifigure release suggests LEGO may finally be moving toward more traditional LEGO-style Mario sets, potentially including minifigure-scale environments and characters from the franchise.
What Characters Might Appear Next
LEGO has not officially confirmed additional characters yet, but the Mario universe gives the company plenty of options if the line expands.
Possible figures fans are hoping to see include:
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Luigi
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Princess Peach
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Yoshi
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Bowser
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Toad
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Wario and Waluigi
If the theme moves into full minifigure-scale sets, it could open the door to classic Mario locations like Peach’s Castle, Bowser’s Castle, or Mushroom Kingdom playsets.
When the LEGO Super Mario Minifigure Releases
Right now, LEGO and Nintendo have only confirmed a 2027 release window for the first wave of minifigure sets.
No exact launch date or product lineup has been announced yet.
However, the Mario Day teaser strongly suggests that more details will likely arrive throughout 2026 as LEGO prepares for the launch.
For longtime LEGO collectors and Nintendo fans, this reveal marks a major shift for the theme. One many fans have been waiting years to see.
After six years of interactive sets, Mario is finally getting the minifigure treatment.