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28.8.2020

What could be better than a mash-up of our favourite video game character with the best ever construction toy? We were excited, and it is a lot of fun, but it is ambitious and spoilt by an annoying app.I’ll describe the experience we had. This is a somewhat intricate set with over 230 pieces some of which are very small, the box says 6+ and I think that is right. It will be best appreciated by a careful rather than slapdash builder! In the box is a getting started leaflet but not full instructions. You are meant to construct Super Mario, insert two AAA batteries (you will need to use your own screwdriver and supply the batteries),and then install the companion app on an Android or iOS device and continue from there.We didn’t much like using the app for building. We started using an Android phone and while the app worked OK, the battery saver kept blanking the screen which was annoying. We discovered that you can download a PDF with the build instructions and that worked better. A shame Lego do not include this in the box.The app seems to work best on an iPad but while it has some value (for example it keeps count of the coins you earn) it is not actually essential, once you’ve figured out how the system works. This is lucky because the app is confusing and not well designed in my opinion. There are build instructions, videos, and some interaction with Mario via a Bluetooth connection. For a video game though, actual Super Mario is miles better. But we didn’t want a video game we wanted a lego set!So the way it works is this. You have Mario who has a tiny video screen on his chest and has a few phrases and sound effects. Mario also has a scanner in his base, and this detects certain encoded bricks, enabling interaction with the set. There must be an accelerometer in there too, so you can make Mario jump and he whoops.This means you can construct a course for Mario and land on the special bricks to get the sound effects and win coins. It’s a pretty good effort at recreating Super Mario in Lego but there is one flaw: unlike the video game, there is no challenge whatsoever in the jumps since he lands wherever you choose to put him. So while it’s kind-of amazing that you can do Mario in Lego the play value has a crucial missing ingredient. There is still some fun in devising new courses or building the highest possible tower for Mario to jump up to. There are further add-on Lego sets you can get in order to make bigger and more interesting adventures.In the end this is where the fun lies: building adventures for Mario and combining with your existing Lego to make them as imaginative as you like. Don’t bother with the app. Put Mario on a train, in castle, on a fire engine, escaping from a dungeon, there are a ton of possibilities.
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29.8.2020

I actually really enjoyed building this, although I'm certainly not anywhere near as creative as I was as a young kid I really did enjoy it! ?I decided I'd go with my gripes about it first, just get them out of the way before I get into the good stuff! ?Mario is battery operated but unfortunately doesn't come with batteries which was a little bit irritating since this is the one week each month where I have no money at all, and after searching my house top to bottom for 2 AAA batteries I realised that you need a small Phillip's head screwdriver to open the battery compartment, so gripe number 2 hits me full force because guess what? Lego don't provide that either...?‍♂️The instruction manual seems to be made in such a way as to force you to download the Lego Super Mario app, which is over 770Mb, and that's just the download size, I daren't even look at the unpacked/installed size ?I'm not entirely sure why the app is so large, there are a few videos step-by-step instructions that show you how to assemble everything which is actually very simple to follow and Mario will connect to the app via Bluetooth but I think there's not really all that much of a reason for it to connect other than update His software, he recognises the bricks by their colour, red for lava and he'll start yelling with a sizzling sound, blue for water, green for grass and with certain pieces there's a special barcode which the sensor on the underside of Mario can read in order to play the course you just built, you can share your creations on the Lego app and view other people's creations and even send a heart ♥ to the creations you like, all in all it's absolutely a great gift, even for overgrown children like myself! ?But the price... Meh... Not so much, again this is more about paying for a brand name than anything, and while I'm a massive fan of Mario and other Nintendo games etc., (although I no longer like Nintendo as a company, I won't deny their products are great). So this is a massive, overgrown childlike thumbs-up from me, there's very few pieces left after building this, which took me about an hour or so but the LCD screen on Mario along with the sound effects and quips totally makes up for anything I didn't like about it, absolutely satisfying and fully recommend it! ?
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22.9.2020

As someone who played a lot of Mario in my youth, and now with kids who play Mario on the Switch this Lego set is ideal, or should I say we're the ideal market for it.Building it pretty straightforward - although there isn't an instructions inside (apart from how to put together the very simple Mario set). This is instead done through the app. The positive is that it is easier to figure out what you should be doing when looking at the pieces on the app. The negative is that you need the app, so I couldn't just leave it with my kids to build.Despite the instructions being on the app, you don't need it for the most part. You can play with the pieces and the interactive Mario will give feedback through the screen on his body.Using the app does open up more in the way of scoreboards, saving courses you have etc. and is fun, but it's certainly not essential.The Mario piece is really the best part for me. It has screens for its eyes and one on the body that react to what is happening to it. It responds to the colour of the Lego piece it is on, it responds to passing over the interactive pieces (with little barcode stickers on) and best of all, it plays the same music/sound effects as the Mario games as you start and finish the levels, collect coins etc. For pure nostalgia this filled me with so much joy. It also has accelerometers inside with which you can perform certain actions in game that will either collect coins or result in Mario losing a life (short period of inactivity where you can't collect coins)The kids have had a lot of fun with the set and played with it a fair amount. Personally I got bored of playing the "game" quickly. There's really no challenge, it feels like playing Mario on God mode. The kids are a little more tolerant of this, but even then it feels like a part of the set that will get old quickly.Nonetheless, the set is a lot of fun to have and really great for those who are Mario fans. Being an authorised product means that have the Mario "feel" spot on. The little Mario figure is also adorable... until the unit is switch off and his eyes go black, he then looks rather creepy.
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24.9.2020

First thoughts:I have to admit that we thought this was pretty cool once it was all ready to use but the setup was a chore that saw most of the family give up before the first brick was placed (and we do Lego Technic). No offline instructions for the build as everything is enclosed in various areas of the interactive app (I’ll get to that in a moment).Detail and things to note (See pictures and video):You will need: Internet access, a mobile device with a fairly recent operating system, the 1GB+ interactive app to build and play with the Lego, 2xAAA batteries, a small screwdriver and Bluetooth pairing to connect Mario to the app. Once it was installed,Mario required an update on top of that.The app dropped the Bluetooth and crashed a few times if I minimised it (Android) and it's pretty much an essential requirement to get the best out of the Lego.If I did one of these again then I’d use my device straight away as the logistics of sorting all this out on the kids’ stuff caused the main delays.Once the setup was complete, the build was quite enjoyable.Mario has a great range of digital expressions and reacts to being moved in different ways (says he’s getting tired and sleeps if laid down, makes his flip noise if you turn him upside down then back again, jump noise if you bounce him around and reaction emotes to the bricks, panels and colours he’s placed on).Starting your completed course and landing on the special tiles activates bonuses and timers. All of this is sent to the app via Bluetooth for a real-time interactive challenge.Final thoughts:Mixed emotions on this as the nostalgia did kick in when it was ready to use and it’s a nice interactive display piece. I did think that this was a fun concept, massively over complicated in its execution though. I’m not sure who this is aimed at but it was me that ended up playing with it.
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16.8.2020

So for context I’m 31 and purchased this for myself - as a huge fan of Nintendo/Mario and lego, I had to give this a go!Out the box it was really easy to put together. Mario connects to the app seamlessly and the build instructions on the app are a great idea (being able to 360 view the piece you’re building to make sure your doing it right is helpful - And even though these aren’t hard pieces to build, it’s still a fab idea).You’re only shown how to put the individual pieces together and how Mario can interact with them. After that, it’s up to you to build your course. This automatically made it a better toy then I originally thought - its driven by imagination from here.The idea of the gameplay itself is that using the clever Mario figure,you go round your course and collect various amounts of coins for the different element to try and get as many coins as you can as you complete your course in 60 seconds. And then you can rebuild the course to try new things. Fans of the original super Mario will love this and recognise how similar it is. Being able to build your courses is also a physical iteration of super Mario maker!The replay-ability is better then I thought it would be - even for a big kid! I’ve bought a couple of the character packs and They’re easy to scan and add to your course.Over all the set is fun, nostalgic and super intuitive. The app is great and works perfectly.The only downsides is that Mario does occasionally “read” something incorrectly, and he seems a bit “top heavy” for some of the course (most notable the cloud). I feel it could have come with some extra connecting pieces - but of course you can add normal Lego pieces for this (but he only “reads” green for grass, blue for water, red for lava and yellow for sand)
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29.8.2020

If you are a fan of Mario and / or Lego, then this set is a must buy. Despite it being a "starter course set" you get all you need to have a good few hours of of fun without having to buy any of the other additional sets, although doing so will greatly enhance your experience.The set is easy to build and comes with a Goomba and Bowser Jnr toy and Mario figure that is a little top heavy when going about the course. The Mario figure is where the real fun is in this set as he has LCD eyes that can read and react to bricks and colours. This results in a range of sounds and facial reactions that are quite funny and impressive at the same time. Mario can also be paired up with a tablet /phone via the app which suggests how the course can be set up and offers variations on construction. Being Mario, there is a goal to this set on top of simply "building and playing" with it and that is to overcome obstacles and win gold coins. To add a level of competition to this, you can complete with "friends" via the app and enter competitions.As with all Lego products, the build quality is first class and the paint / colouring is excellent. The instructions are easy to follow and you will get hours of fun with the set. The additional app features are good to further enhance this set and hopefully this feature is built upon in future and ported to other sets as the interactive Mario is a really neat feature which I think Lego can develop further.Overall this is a lovely set, well made with great replay value and comes with a raft of features which are innovative and fun. IF ONLY THEY WOULD DO A SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SET LIKE THIS!!!! lol
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28.8.2020

I was pleasantly surprised with this item from 5 mins in.Ordered this for my 9 year old who is lego obsessed and, I’ll be honest, at first I was thinking there was hardly any lego and this would take him no time whatsoever so I really couldn’t see the justification for the price..... then I realised it isn’t just simple lego at all.Downloading the app was the first stage then off you go with the building. The interactive Mario is absolutely fab- my little boy was fascinated by all the phrases- it really has nailed the interactive part well.So far he’s had a few rounds with this, after changing it up a little,and is still loving this- I have a feeling it’s going to be one of those items that gets a lot of return play time.Lego itself feels good quality so I’m hopefully of durability (the Mario figure included). Requires batteries but this is easily solvable considering they are standard batteries.I’d say this is a really nice blend of technology, lego and a interactive game all in one place. Certainly something I think our young people really appreciate.I’d definitely say this is for children who can hold concentration for a while- long enough that they can get the real fun benefit from.Overall very pleased with this item and happy to recommend.
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23.8.2020

LEGO Super Mario Adventures has a lot going for it and against it.This set looks cute. I really like the way Mario's facial expression changes. The sounds Mario make as he traverses the course work well. Mario's progress is impressively tracked by his built-in accelerometer and bar code reader. The Mario figure has a countdown timer. so each game you can see the time you have left to collect coins and reach the finish flag.The game is reasonable fun, but even for young children is too repetitive to keep their interest for. It is disappointing that there is no instruction book included for building. You can find instructions on the LEGO website in the .pdf file.There is also a downloadable app which takes you through the game play step by step. We found this app very frustrating.The price is fair considering the technology and pieces included. It feel this set is just about value for money, in terms of play. The high cost of the add on expansion sets, is off putting.It does not follow that because I love Mario and I love LEGO, that I love this set. When I look at this set, it makes we want to play the video game or build something different out of LEGO. I am less keen on using the set itself. Our kids feel the same way.
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1.9.2020

I personally never liked Lego. My little one absolutely loves all things Lego.This kit is enough to entertain a child for a couple of days, there are some ways to experiment engineering/building the track. I do find that the sound and display for eyes are a bit of a distraction than a bonus but it is obviously very popular with the younger audience, so I shall remain quiet.It is definitely for children over 3, and then, depending on your child's interests and ability, it could easily be offered to a child under 6. But, yet again, it might be a bit of overstimulation for a younger kid and setting them in a mind for computer games is not on my list of things to do,though with all things dinosaur on youtube you end up with exposure you cannot really eradicate. I guess if you are trying to avoid gaming addiction, this set can really help you out as it puts a child in Mario context which will let them handle discussions at school more confidently but it also brings gaming off the screen and into a more touch/feel environment. So, that must be an advantage.Anyway, I wish Lego went wooden and brought us some tasteful surprises in a new format.Oh yes, and over £40 - ugh! Pricey.
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14.9.2020

This came packed in a well made, but really oddly shaped retail box, which caused it to get crushed in the post. Nothing was damaged, but the box design is really not helping!The kit is really good quality as you would expect from Lego. Everything goes together easily as there's great instructions in the app, and there's tonnes of functionality. Mario himself is really amazing. He has three screens and a speaker, and interacts with lots of other pieces. This set really takes the interactivity of Lego to new levels, with lots more to do than just building.The only real issue with this product is the price. Lego is a top end brand, and is generally not cheap, but as this is a starter set it's probably a little too expensive.That said, there is a lot on offer here, and when you take into account the app and the electronic features the price starts to make more sense.All in all this is an impressive product which will provide hours of entertainment.
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2.9.2020

Mario figure uses 2AAA batteries as he interacts with some of the bricks similar to the Super Mario console games. My kids absolutely love how he interacts during play. Obviously, as an adult, I could create and run through a course in a few minutes. But my kids have spent the whole day building and rebuilding and running Mario through different versions of the starter course.I don't like the fact that there isn't any physical instruction, only digital on the app( you have to downloaded it on your phone or tablet). I have a missing piece as well( you can see from the picture) which is quite annoying.It’s fun, entertaining and obviously nostalgic but you definitely need additional sets to maximise and fulfil your playing potential.That said, my children love this starter pack. It’s everything you know Lego to be with a cool Mario theme.
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29.8.2020

At first glance this doesn't seem like the biggest set considering the price but once put together and with the repeat fun factor of it being a properly interactive set I'd say it;s definitely worth the cost, and especially for Mario fans of course. As with other recent/modern interactive Lego set this has an APP you need to use with one of the build maps/instructions which actually makes it very easy and fun to do and of course is probably more exciting/engaging for most youngsters these days anyway. The only small niggle is that it isn't as stable as it could be, even on a flat surface like a play table or desk top, so for younger kids who can be a bit more handsy it;s a good idea to use one of the larger Lego base mats to firm it up.Good fun tough and more re-play factor than a lot of sets so overall good value too.
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27.10.2020

To my adult's eye this didn't seem like a particularly impressive set but to my 7 year old nephew it was all he could think about until his birthday last week. I'm not sure who let the cat out of the bag (I'm looking in your direction sis).The build is very simple but there is an excellent set of instructions on the app giving a full view which makes things idiot proof. If you're a fan of Mario then you'll know the concept of collecting things. The thing I like most about this is that you can add more track, characters, etc to your basic set then it's something that should keep a child (or big kid)interested.I think this just goes to show that adults and children view things from very different perspectives as the one toy that I thought would be a flop turned out to be very successful.Recommended.
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29.12.2020

Lego Mario is absolutely amazing, however, it is not as straight forward as it appears.When I purchased this for my nephew for Christmas I thought it was just a simple lego set with facial expressions - how wrong I was! It turns out you need to download the app to actually play the game, well, to keep record of all the coins, levels and achievements made and also the app gives you the instructions on how to assemble the courses and the characters.It is very clever but definitely not a Lego set for youngsters and the faint of heart, this is definitely a lego set for those REALLY dedicated to Super Mario and don't mind spending time assembling the courses and downloading the app (warning: theapp is only compatible to certain devices)I'm sorry for the long review but I hope this helps
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20.9.2020

I got this for my son, who not only is obsessed with all things Lego, but has recently become a great fan of Super Mario. When this got delivered and he saw what it was, he was beyond excited and began unboxing this starter set immediately. The fact that you are able to connect this to the app is so cool and adds a whole new exciting element to this and opens it up to an extra world of excitement with what you are able to do with this.I know how expensive Lego is these days, even starter sets, and you get a surprising amount for your money. My son loves this, my partner even more so, so they've been setting this up and playing with this together.Brilliant quality and a big success within this household.
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