At Comic-Con 2024 in San Diego , the LEGO Group unveiled a new set based on Super Mario and Yoshi’s early appearances in the game series. For the first time, fans will see Mario's trusted companion, Yoshi, in 2D LEGO brick form. The LEGO Super Mari Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set pays tribute to Nintendo’s classic video game, Super Mario World, and is built in multiple layers to create eye-catching 2D animation effects. The nostalgic visuals from the early Super Mario games are reflected in the new set, featuring pixelated Mario and Yoshi figures. Carl Merriam, a Senior Designer on LEGO Super Mario, explained: “In this model, we wanted to capture the original sprite animation from Super Mario World. This meant re-creating the pixel art in LEGO bricks and then adding a mechanism to make Yoshi run with Caped Mario riding on his back. And if that wasn’t enough fun, we also added a dial to make Yoshi’s tongue pop in and out - just like in the game!” When builders are done, this set also serves as a beautiful display piece. The set is available for pre-order now via LEGO.com/mario_yoshi and will be available for purchase from 1 October 2024 through LEGO stores, LEGO.com, and select leading retailers worldwide. Where: Billund, Denmark When: 29 Jul 2024 Credit: LEGO Group/Cover Images **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED SUPPLIER.**