It seems rather fitting for video game-based Lego sets to exist, especially ones based on retro games where their art is legitimately made out of blocks. Despite that, there haven’t been many. Recently, it was announced that the Lego Group and Nintendo are partnering to release severalinteractiveSuper MarioLego sets, which is such a natural fit.
This got me thinking: what other Lego Nintendo sets would be solid additions to the incredibly popular toy company’s repertoire? Here are fiveNintendo setsthat I would like to see.
Star FoxArwing
Star Foxis my favorite Nintendo franchise. While it features some inconsistencies in quality, I found it was always visually appealing. I absolutely love the look of the anthropomorphic pilots and the ships they flew. In particular, I love the Arwing. It is my favorite ship across all forms of media. The simplistic triangular design just looks so sleek, which makes it a great candidate as a Lego set.
There are two ways I can see bringing this set to life. First, create a large-scale Arwing that is aimed towards collectors. This would be similar to how Lego approached this Imperial Star Destroyer. It’s detailed, a ton of pieces, and meant to be displayed on a shelf.
The second is to have a smaller set that allows you to build four Arwings with each member of the Star Fox team (Fox, Falco, Slippy, and Peppy) piloting the ships. A second set could be the Star Wolf team (Wolf, Pigma, Andrew, and Leon) and their Wolfen ships.
The Legend of Zelda: Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf
Out of any Nintendo franchise,The Legend of Zeldahas the most opportunities for awesome sets. With so many different locations, characters, and art styles, the ideas forZelda-themed Lego sets just ooze out. However, I want to go a different route with the beloved franchise’s supposed Lego set.
Not too long ago, there were severalStar Warssets where you actually built the character. They reminded me of theBioniclefigures that were introduced nearly 20 years ago (WHAT?! I’m old). They were essentially action figures built from Legos. This is the route I thinkThe Legend of ZeldaLegos should go, with Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf as the chosen characters. With the number of points of articulation there are with these figures, you can pose all your favorite characters in cool ways, making them great pieces for display.
PokemonWrestling Ring
Okay, so maybe I wanted an excuse to talk about wrestling. But I genuinely think aPokemonwrestling ring Lego set would be awesome. The ring itself is self-explanatory, but having a Pokeball in the center of the ring would be a nice touch. The minifigures included would be Incineroar and Pikachu Libre, obviously. If it came with four minifigures, then Hawlucha and Machoke would be great choices, and allows for some tag-team action.
Lego Mindstorms: R.O.B. the Robot
Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have a Lego Mindstorms set based on R2-D2. I don’t remember much about it, but I remember it being pretty cool. I do know the Lego Mindstorms set is meant to be educational, teaching kids how to build and code their own robot. Obviously, I learned nothing.
With that in mind, R.O.B. the robot is a solid choice to be part of the Lego Mindstorms set. Imagine building and programming your own R.O.B. to move around and spin like that really annoying move inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. That would be pretty rad, right?
Animal Crossing: Build Your Own Town
Maybe I’m just super hyped forAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsnow that it’s out on Switch, but anAnimal Crossing-themed set is a perfect fit. WithNew Horizonstasking players to create their own island, this is an opportunity for builders to build those islands physically.
Animal Crossing’s appeal is tied to its customization and player choice, which would have to be represented in some fashion with a supposed Lego set. If each set allowed you to build two or three different structures, I think that notion would be represented nicely.
The mayor minifigure is maybe the most important piece. InAnimal Crossing, this avatar is you, or how you wish to be represented. You want to create the character you want to play with as you build your town. In anAnimal CrossingLego set, that sort of choice has to be present in some way.
Out of all the Lego Nintendo sets pitched here, anAnimal Crossingset is the most plausible. It appeals to both kids and adults, allowing players and builders to show their appreciation for the beloved series. Also, a K.K. Slider and Isabelle minifigure would be very cute. I’d burn the Tom Nook one.
What Lego Nintendo sets would you like to see? Are there any Nintendo franchises you think I missed? Let us know in the comments below!
