The LEGO Super Mario Starter Course theme, introduced in 2020, marks the beginning of the interactive LEGO Super Mario series. The key set in this theme is the "Adventures with Mario Starter Course" (71360), which includes an interactive Mario figure equipped with LCD screens and a speaker to display reactions and play sounds. The set also features several iconic elements from the Mario games, such as Goomba and Bowser Jr. figures, a Question Block, and a Goal Pole. This theme is essential for activating and interacting with other expansion sets, providing the foundational pieces and technology needed to build a personalized LEGO Super Mario experience.
2024 LEGO Sets
In 2024, LEGO broadened its creative reach through major new licenses, digital experiences, and sustainability goals. The LEGO Dune theme debuted with the Atreides Royal Ornithopter, faithfully capturing the design of the 2021 film. A landmark collaboration with Epic Games introduced LEGO Fortnite, blending survival, building, and over 1,200 minifigure-style characters. Other notable releases included LEGO Animal Crossing and LEGO The Legend of Zelda, expanding LEGO’s Nintendo partnership, and LEGO Wicked, tied to the upcoming musical film. LEGO Despicable Me returned alongside sets for the new Despicable Me 4 movie, while LEGO Star Wars marked its 25th anniversary with commemorative editions. Sustainability remained central to LEGO’s mission as it reaffirmed goals to use 50% renewable or recycled materials by 2026 and phase out fossil-based plastics by 2032.