Tech Desk 
Jul 28, 2024
Lego has announced its latest partnership with Nintendo at San Diego Comic-Con: a pixelate recreation of Mario and Yoshi from the 16-bit Super Nintendo classic, Super Mario World.
Like Lego’s Art sets, a 2D creation signified a display, adding hidden moving mechanisms, including Yoshi's life. The 1,215-piece set stands over 15 inches tall when merged and features a yellow-caped Mario riding Yoshi above a grass-covered hill. The front of the set is assembled from Lego tiles and appears to be a very accurate recreation of the 16-bit sprites utilised in Super Mario World.
However, when you turn the set around, it becomes evident why Lego is placing this as a display piece. Lego’s designers combined mechanisms to recreate the game’s sprite animations.
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Meanwhile, turning a crank attached to the base makes Yoshi’s legs run in an endless loop, while a knob on the back opens the dinosaur’s mouth and makes his bright red tongue pop in and out.
The Lego Super Mario World: Mario and Yoshi availability, price
The Lego Super Mario World: Mario and Yoshi set is available for preorder starting today through Lego’s online store for $129.99 and will start delivery on October 1. It will be the fifth adult-focused set launched as part of Lego and Nintendo’s ongoing partnership, joining the 2,646-piece NES console, 2,807-piece Mighty Bowser, 540-piece Piranha Plant, and 2,064-piece transforming question mark block.
