LEGO is finally answering fan prayers by introducing a proper minifigure for Nintendo's mascot, Mario. A first look at the Mario minifigure has been revealed via Instagram, showing the plastic plumber leaping out of a warp pipe. The design features a new mould for Mario's head, with his cap, sideburns, nose and moustache all part of its shape, rather than simply printed on. The response has been positive, following years of wait for LEGO to make a proper Mushroom Kingdom minifigure. And while we're still to find out exactly when and where Mario will be making his minifigure debut, LEGO has at least said to expect the design sometime in 2027. "New form unlocked," LEGO wrote on Instagram, revealing Mario's design. "THEY LISTENED," posted one fan in an excited response. "THIS IS LITERALLY ALL WE WANTED," wrote another. Of course, LEGO has featured Super Mario sets for years, though the toy company has previously kept its range focused around its larger electronic Super Mario toy, as well as a handful of more detailed builds. This has left LEGO's primary Super Mario range looking and feeling more like Duplo, its theme for younger kids, despite fan calls for proper minifigures. It remai
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The Nintendo Cinematic Universe adds a major player The week before Nintendo and Illumination's release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the film's creators have decided to reveal one of its major cameos early. The…
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The Nintendo Cinematic Universe adds a major player The week before Nintendo and Illumination's release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the film's creators have decided to reveal one of its major cameos early. The reveal will certainly…
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