Despite that beefy price and naughty age rating, the set looks really rather strong. It's one of the more detailed takes on both Mario and his kart that we have seen from an official LEGO build so far, and the posable limbs and stand seem to make for a pretty dynamic-looking display piece.

Lego now offers a complex, detailed set for adult builders – in the form of Mario in his racing kart! The Lego Mario Kart Set Lego's website states that the set has 1972 pieces and is for builders of 18 years or older – an adult set,

LEGO will release a model of Mario driving the Standard Kart from Mario Kart in late spring. Fans have been waiting for a set like this for a while, as there are other Mario Kart sets, but on a much smaller scale.

In celebration of MAR10 Day, the LEGO Group has unveiled the LEGO Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart set. The 1,972-piece set is now available for preorder at LEGO.com and will officially launch on

Lego’s newly-released Mario Kart sets are going to be a problem for me. They’re just so dang delightful. In celebration of MAR10 DAY, aka “Mario Day” the folks over at Lego sent over the Standard Kart and Baby Peach & Grand Prix sets to build – and after several wonderful hours with them,