Lego’s latest Super Mario set takes you to Dry Bowser’s Castle

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Just in time for Mario Day, Lego has unveiled a new expansion set for its lineup of Super Mario starter sets. This is a 1,321-piece kit themed after Dry Bowser’s Castle, and it’ll be available through Lego for $109.99 with an August 1 release date. Some of the unique elements of this particular expansion set (other than Dry Bowser) include an imprisoned purple Toadstool, a fiery Marmaargh creature, and a Bone Goomba.

It’s designed to be used with other parts from existing Lego Super Mario sets, however it doesn’t come with a Lego Mario, Luigi, or Peach, any of which are necessary to play with some of the interactive elements of the set. You’ll also need one of their respective starter kits.

Prices taken at time of publishing.

While you wait for release day, you can start collecting Lego Super Mario pieces to get the most out of the new set. Currently, purchases made on qualifying Super Mario-themed products through the Lego store earn double VIP points through March 12. Lego VIP members get early access to limited-edition Lego sets, exclusive discounts, and can earn VIP points, which can be redeemed for discounts and exclusive Lego sets. Becoming a Lego VIP member is free, and can capable of paying dividends if you invest heavily in Lego. For instance, the Lego Lord of the Rings: Rivendell set was available to VIP members to pre-order three days before it opened to the general public.

But first, an explanation on how these kits work.

Lego’s Super Mario play sets blend the customizability of Lego and combine it with some clever tech. Mario, Luigi, and Peach figures contain a code reader, an accelerometer to detect movement, a small screen, and a speaker. When they interact with a code (by stomping on Goombas, going into