LEGO Super Mario & Donkey Kong Playsets TV Commercial 1 - 2023
LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong Playsets (2023) Release Dates and Regional Names: North America, Europe, Australia, Japan: August 1, 2023 – LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong Expansion Sets Manufacturer: The LEGO Group Publisher: The LEGO Group, Nintendo (licensing partner) Developer: The LEGO Group Type: Interactive Building Toy Playsets Media: Physical LEGO sets (plastic bricks, interactive elements) Description and Features: Announced April 28, 2023, the LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong Expansion Sets introduced Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Dixie Kong, and Rambi the Rhino to the LEGO Super Mario line, inspired by Donkey Kong Country games and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Released August 1, 2023, these four sets require a LEGO Super Mario Starter Course (71360, 71387, or 71403 with LEGO Mario, Luigi, or Peach figures, sold separately) for interactive play, earning digital coins via app integration. Sets are modular, combining with other LEGO Super Mario sets for custom levels. Available at LEGO Stores, lego.com, Amazon, Walmart, and select retailers. Donkey Kong’s Tree House Expansion Set (71424): Age: 8+ Price: $59.99 USD / £57.99 GBP / €64.99 EUR Pieces: 555 Dimensions: 19 cm high, 46 cm wide, 17 cm deep Features: Includes Donkey Kong and Cranky Kong figures, a tree house with a buildable TV, radio, secret compartment, hammock, and conga drums. Kids use LEGO Mario/Luigi/Peach to ride Donkey Kong’s back, knock bananas off a palm tree, “play” drums, and visit Cranky Kong for rewards. Play: Encourages role-play (e.g., banana-gifting, napping in hammock) and coin collection. Diddy Kong’s Mine Cart Ride Expansion Set (71425): Age: 8+ Price: $109.99 USD / £94.99 GBP / €104.99 EUR Pieces: 1,157 Dimensions: 12 cm high, 51 cm wide, 50 cm deep Features: Includes Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Snaggles (shark enemy), and Mole Miner figures, plus a mine cart track, Funky Kong’s airplane/shop with two Action Tags (balloon purchase, flying), and an “explodable” rock revealing bananas. Players ride the cart, avoid Snaggles, and defeat Mole Miner. Play: Simulates Donkey Kong Country mine cart challenges with interactive coin rewards. Dixie Kong’s Jungle Jam Expansion Set (71421): Age: 7+ Price: $26.99 USD / £20.99 GBP / €26.99 EUR Pieces: 174 Dimensions: 12 cm high, 24 cm wide, 10 cm deep Features: Includes Dixie Kong and Squawks the Parrot figures, a stage with bongos, guitar, and microphone. LEGO Mario/Luigi/Peach can “perform” with Dixie, triggering music via the app. Play: Focuses on musical role-play and coin collection. Rambi the Rhino Expansion Set (71420): Age: 7+ Price: $10.99 USD / £8.99 GBP / €9.99 EUR Pieces: 106 Dimensions: Not specified (small build) Features: Includes Rambi the Rhino figure and stackable rocks. LEGO Mario/Luigi/Peach ride Rambi, smash rocks, and trigger Donkey Kong Country music/stomping sounds via the app. Play: Emphasizes charging and smashing for coin rewards. Play Duration: Single Session (building/playing one set): ~1–3 hours (build: 30–90 min; play: open-ended) Completionist (all sets, full interactivity): ~10–15 hours Sales Numbers: Exact figures unavailable. All four sets discontinued by LEGO in late 2024; restocked at Amazon in 2025 (~$18.89–$59.99). High demand for Tree House (71424) post-retirement. Technical Specifications: Media: LEGO bricks (PVC/ABS), RFID tags in figures for app interaction System Requirements: LEGO Super Mario app (iOS/Android), Starter Course (71360/71387/71403) for interactive play Audio: App-based sound effects (e.g., Donkey Kong Country music, coin sounds) Dimensions: Vary by set (see above) Power: Starter Course figures require batteries (not included in expansion sets) Additional Details: Mechanics: Modular builds, app-driven interactivity (coins, sounds), role-play with physical actions (e.g., drumming, riding). Multiplayer: Solo or social play; multiple figures can interact on one set. Difficulty: Easy (building 7+; interactivity 6+); Tree House/Mine Cart more complex. Development: ~1–2 years, designed by Simon Kent (LEGO Group). Localization: Global packaging with English/other languages; Japan has unique My Nintendo promotions. Regional Differences: UK/EU use PEGI 3; US pricing slightly lower. PEGI/ESRB Equivalent: PEGI 3 / E (Everyone, no violence).
