LEGO Mario Kart 72037 Races into View with May 2025 Release | Is It a Winning Investment?

Published: 1 year ago

Last Updated: 7 months ago

LEGO and Nintendo Reunite for the Ultimate Super Mario Display Set.

 

Is the LEGO Mario & Standard Kart a Future Classic for Collectors and Investors? 

LEGO and Nintendo fans, get ready to start your engines and find out! The LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037) is racing onto the scene, bringing the high-speed thrills of Mario Kart™ into the world of LEGO. This meticulously crafted build-and-display model faithfully recreates one of gaming’s most recognizable vehicles, featuring a brick-built Mario figure seated in his signature Standard Kart. The kart itself is mounted on a dynamic display stand, allowing fans to pose it as if it's drifting around a sharp corner or accelerating to victory. Whether you're a lifelong Super Mario™ enthusiast, a dedicated LEGO collector, or a LEGO investor looking for a standout piece from LEGO’s growing Nintendo partnership, this set is sure to deliver. Scheduled for release on May 15, 2025, with pre-orders available now on the LEGO website LEGO 72037 is expected to be a highly sought-after addition to the LEGO Super Mario lineup. Given the popularity of both LEGO® and Nintendo collaborations, securing a copy early is a smart move for fans and investors alike.

 

 

Set Details

With 1,972 pieces, this immersive and detailed build provides a satisfying challenge for experienced LEGO builders while remaining accessible to newcomers thanks to step-by-step instructions available both in print and via the LEGO Builder app. The completed model stands 22 cm (8.5 in.) high, 32 cm (12.5 in.) long, and 19 cm (7.5 in.) wide, making it a striking display piece for any game room, office, or living space. Mario himself is fully posable, with adjustable arms and a moveable head, bringing even more personality to the scene. One of the standout features is the adjustable display stand, which allows builders to showcase the kart in different action-packed angles, truly capturing the spirit of Mario Kart racing. Priced at $169.99 / £149.99 / €169.99, this premium LEGO Super Mario collectible is not only a fantastic decorative piece but also holds potential as a long-term LEGO investment. As LEGO continues to expand its Nintendo partnership, sets like this become even more desirable among fans and collectors. Whether you're building for fun, collecting, or buying for investment purposes, the LEGO Mario Kart set is a must-have addition to any LEGO or gaming collection.

 

 

Theme Analysis

When we are looking for potential LEGO investments, LEGO Super Mario is not the first theme that usually comes to mind. Historically returns have been poor since the launch in 2020, with the average retired set currently worth slightly less than was paid for it! Albeit there have been some successful sets within the theme and at Investabrick we think there if ever there is a LEGO Super Mario set that would stand out as a long term investment it is this model of the iconic Super Mario Kart, that said we will want to see how it performs at retail sale before we add it to our “must buy” lists!

Some of the best retired LEGO Super Mario sets include LEGO Toad’s Special Hideaway (77907) which has more than trebled in value from its $20 RRP to its current $76 value (37% annualised growth), LEGO Luigi’s Mansion Lab and Poltergust (71397) which has nearly doubled in value since retiring at the end of 2022 (35% annualised growth) and LEGO Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle (71369) which has increased in value by 30% since retiring.

 

Conclusion

Is this a rock solid LEGO investment opportunity? No not yet, it comes from a weak theme but if ever a model is going to outperform this theme it is surely this LEGO Mario Kart set. We will hold judgement on it’s investment potential for now albeit it is one we are keen to see how it performs that’s for sure.

Is it a must build (and display) for fans of Super Mario, gamers who have played Super Mario Kart for years, LEGO builders and LEGO collectors then definitely. I will be pre-ordering mine from LEGO to be delivered on May 15th!

 

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