Every year, Nintendo and its partners offer some nice incentives to buy Mario games and merchandise ... and other times in the form of free gifts. This year, LEGO is getting in on the action ...

FREE LEGO: On March 9, build a Lego Steering Wheel model at participating stores and take it home with you for free. Find participating stores here. Lego has been particularly generous lately.

Through March 11, LEGO is offering a free Mario Kart - Toad Pit Crew Playset worth $5 for free when you purchase $40 or more in Super Mario Lego sets — and there’s plenty of them to choose from.