Lego Mario Is Getting A Donkey Kong Family Set
Lego, the Danish toy brand that continues to be the joy of children around the world and the bane of parental feet across the globe, is expanding its wildly successful Lego Super Mario sets. From Luigi to Yoshi to Peach, and even a giant Bowser, now we can add the Kong family to the world of Lego Super Mario.
"We can’t wait to show you the new additions to the world of Lego Super Mario!" read today’s announcement. The short video posted to Twitter confirms Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong, Dixie Kong, and Funky Kong figures are all coming. We’re not sure what other jungle-themed pieces might come along with them, but hopefully, we’ll get something as elaborate as the fully-functional Mario level a fan built a little while ago.
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"There’s a Kong in every kid," Lego wrote, adding: "Each set is sold separately."
Lego didn't say when the Donkey Kong sets would hit Lego Super Mario, but last month's Mario Day presentation said we can expect to see the first of these sets to arrive over the summer. That's either before or after the Dry Bowser Castle Battle set that was shown in all its boney glory, which arrives on August 1.
Donkey Kong's popularity has recently gotten a huge boost thanks to the success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is well on its way to becoming the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever made. The entire Kong family plays a prominent role in the film's plot, with Mario facing off with Donkey Kong in a hilarious duel between these two great Nintendo franchises.
Despite the film's success, early reviews for the Super Mario Bros. Movie were lukewarm at best. Nintendo boss and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto was pleasantly surprised
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