The existence of a Peach-themed LEGO toy set has been leaked-- a set that is likely to release as part of the upcoming MarioDay celebration. The Super Mario Bros.-themed holiday is planned for March 10 ("Mar10") and is intended to celebrate the long-running, iconic gaming franchise with special events and merchandise, with many fans getting excited about special collaborations between Mario and companies like McDonald's.
LEGO being involved with the world of gaming is far from a new concept. Several iconic franchises, including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Indiana Jones, have been reimagined as LEGO-themed video games over the years, and there have even been stand-alone LEGO games like LEGO City Undercover. Reportedly, LEGO is even partnering with gaming companies like Sumo Digital and Take-Two Interactive to release a line of LEGO-themed sports games, which would further expand these crossover offerings. Conversely, characters, settings, and items from popular gaming franchises have been recreated as real-world LEGO sets that fans can enjoy. This can apply to AAA titles such as Horizon Forbidden West and smaller, indie games such as Outer Wilds, which might be getting a LEGO set of its own soon.
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LEGO's gaming-themed releases continue with the unofficial reveal of a new Princess Peach set. As reported by Eurogamer, the official LEGO Instagram page made a post showing a LEGO version of the Mushroom Kingdom's princess before quickly removing it. In this alleged post, images were shown of a major set based on Peach, complete with her signature castle and other fan-favorite characters like Toadette and Bowser.
The swift removal of the
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