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LEGO has posted a press release, and shared new photos and a video, for their next slate of Super Mario themed LEGO Sets. The new sets celebrate the various worlds and characters from the long running franchise. There will be a new main set, multiple expansion packs, and new character packs. Those include:

• 71380  LEGO® Super Mario™ Master Your Adventure Maker Set (366 Pieces)
• 71381  LEGO® Super Mario™ Chain Chomp Jungle Encounter Expansion Set (160 Pieces)
• 71382 LEGO® Super Mario™ Piranha Plant Puzzling Challenge Expansion Set (267 Pieces)
• 71383 LEGO® Super Mario™ Wiggler’s Poison Swamp Expansion Set (374 Pieces)
• 71384 LEGO® Super Mario™ Penguin Mario Power-Up Pack (18 Pieces)
• 71385 LEGO® Super Mario™ Tanooki Mario Power-Up Pack (13 Pieces)
• 71386 LEGO® Super Mario™ Character Packs – Series 2

Check out the photos, press release, and new promo video after the jump.

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Yesterday, news had leaked out that LEGO was going to produce a set based on the iconic Nintendo Entertainment System. Today, they have officially revealed the set. The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System includes a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, and a classic tube TV that can be used to “play” the game. The set features 2,646 pieces. When put together, the NES is somewhere between the size of the original Control Deck and the NES Mini. The Super Mario cart and the controller can actually be inserted into the control deck as you would with a classic NES. The set includes pieces to build World 1-1 from the game, and you use a crank on the side of the TV to have Mario run through the level. If you purchase the LEGO Super Mario Set, you can plug the Mario figure into the top of the TV. Mario will follow along and play the level music, and appropriate sound effects as you run through the course.

The set will be available exclusively from the LEGO Store starting August 1st. It is priced at $199.99. Bookmark the Product Page so you don’t miss it. You can see photos and a video after the jump.

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Last month, LEGO revealed their Super Mario LEGO Sets. The sets allow you to build a fully interactive level. After setting it up, you can use the unique Mario figure to interact with the level set. Mario has LCD screens on his face and chest, and plays music and sound effects as he completes certain tasks. LEGO has opened up pre-orders for the first set, which is a bundle with a pre-order gift. A LEGO Super Mario app will be available for free, which will help in building the sets. The bundle include Super Mario, a Goomba, and Bowser Jr. figures. Fans who pre-order the set will get the Monty Mole & Super Mushroom Expansion Set free.

the LEGO Super Mario Starter Bundle is priced at $59.99. It is scheduled for release on August 1st. There’s also a “Closer Look” video, which shows the Bowser’s Castle expansion set. Check out full details, the pre-order links, the video, and the photos after the jump.

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A video has been released by LEGO, showcasing their first collaboration with Nintendo for a series of LEGO Super Mario Sets! The video showcases multiple sets, and reveals a fully interactive experience. You can actually play along with the sets you build, controlling Mario as he tries to defeat Bowser and his minions. The Mario figure is electronic, and features a LCD screen in his chest and his face. Mario’s face changes expressions, and the chest displays info about the level you are playing, such as the coins you collected, or the dangerous terrain you stepped on. Mario has sound and music that he plays as you bounce him along as well. Different sound effects are played as you are collecting coins, entering warp pipes, taking out enemies, and even sliding down the flag poles at the end of your created levels. We’re awaiting full details from LEGO, but you can check out the video below to see what’s in store.

UPDATE:
A press release has been made available, along with a few images. Check them out after the jump.

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