New images have surfaced online revealing an upcoming LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart gift-with-purchase set, showcasing the iconic and fearsome Spiny Shell, better known to fans as the Blue Shell. Leaked by multiple sources, including Brick Built Blogs and the LEGO leaks community on Reddit, the set reportedly consists of 234 pieces and is expected to release in May 2025. However, this date has yet to be officially confirmed. It is currently labeled as a gift-with-purchase (GWP), potentially requiring a specific spending threshold or purchase of other LEGO Mario Kart sets to qualify.
The Spiny Shell, a notorious item in the Mario Kart series for targeting racers in the lead, appears in detailed brick-built form, staying true to its destructive reputation. While LEGO has not officially announced this GWP, the leaked images suggest it may be offered as part of the LEGO Insiders Reward program or a limited-time promotional event.
This leak follows the recent unveiling of LEGO’s official Mario Kart product line scheduled for 2025, which brings a wide range of characters, vehicles, and race track elements from Nintendo’s beloved racing franchise into brick form. Notable sets include:
- Mario Kart – Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi ($49.99): Features two miniature racers with their Biddybuggy and Tri-Speeder vehicles, interactive balloon targets, and compatibility with LEGO Mario, Luigi, and Peach figures for enhanced sound effects.
- Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set ($129.99): A more elaborate set including a complete race track, several racers such as Lakitu, Lemmy, and Toad, and a detailed build of Wild Wiggler and Landship vehicles.
- Standard Kart ($29.99): Showcases the traditional kart with a Super Glider, a Toad pit crew figure, and interactive launch features.
- Yoshi Bike ($19.99): Introduces Light-Blue Yoshi on a sleek bike, complete with banana hazards and traffic cones for dynamic play.
- Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo ($59.99): Allows fans to build Donkey Kong’s oversized kart and launch shells while experiencing themed audio-visual features with interactive figures.
- Toad’s Garage ($59.99): A pit stop-themed build with Blue Toad crew members, a working elevator, and kart customization options including horn and engine sound modules.
Although official confirmation of the Spiny Shell GWP remains pending, its appearance alongside the new Mario Kart lineup strongly suggests that LEGO plans to capitalize on the high demand and collectible nature of Mario-themed sets throughout 2025.
