LEGO Super Mario history: 2020 to 2026
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LEGO Super Mario spans 2020 to 2026 in the available history. The 2026 highlights are Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 72050-1 and Donkey Kong Arcade 72051-1, following a Mario Kart-heavy wave in 2025.
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Quick answer
LEGO Super Mario runs from a first year of 2020 to a final year of 2026. Near the end of that span, Donkey Kong Arcade 72051-1 launches on August 1, 2026 with 1,367 pieces, while Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 72050-1 launches on April 1, 2026 with 2,234 pieces.
Why 2026 matters
Donkey Kong Arcade 72051-1 is the key 2026 milestone for LEGO Super Mario. The Brick Fan reported that the set was officially revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2026 and releases on August 1. The source material also reaches deep into video game history: Brickset states that Nintendo's Donkey Kong first appeared in 1981.
Notable set timeline
| Year | Set | Launch milestone | Pieces | |---|---|---|---:| | 2026 | 72051-1 Donkey Kong Arcade | August 1, 2026 | 1,367 | | 2026 | 72050-1 Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 | April 1, 2026 | 2,234 | | 2025 | 40787-1 Mario Kart – Spiny Shell | May 15, 2025 | 234 | | 2025 | 30702-1 Toad (Pit Crew) | March 1, 2025 | 39 | | 2025 | 72036-1 Mario Kart - Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set | January 1, 2025 | 823 | | 2025 | 72035-1 Mario Kart – Toad's Garage | January 1, 2025 | 390 | | 2025 | 72033-1 Mario Kart – Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo | January 1, 2025 | 387 | | 2025 | 72034-1 Mario Kart – Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi | January 1, 2025 | 321 | | 2025 | 72032-1 Mario Kart - Standard Kart | January 1, 2025 | 174 | | 2025 | 72031-1 Mario Kart - Yoshi Bike | January 1, 2025 | 133 |
How the theme reads now
The 2025 stretch leans strongly into Mario Kart, from smaller vehicle sets such as Mario Kart - Yoshi Bike 72031-1 and Mario Kart - Standard Kart 72032-1 to the larger Mario Kart - Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set 72036-1.
In 2026, the timeline shifts to two major touchpoints: Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 72050-1 in April and Donkey Kong Arcade 72051-1 in August. With a first year of 2020 and a final year of 2026, LEGO Super Mario has a compact history closely tied to Nintendo, Mario Kart, and Donkey Kong.
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