The expansion set will consist of 1,321 pieces and retail for £94.99 ($/€109.99). It features Dry Bowser a couple of henchmen and an arena type course.

LEGO also teased a brick-built Donkey Kong figure, but as usual was a complete let down, fans were expecting a decent sized build similar to that of last year’s Mighty Bowser (71411) set. What we go instead was something smaller and less impressive. Take a look for yourself. This should be releasing during the Summer season, watch this space for more details!

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THE LEGO GROUP REVEALS DRY BOWSER AND ANNOUNCES NEW SET TO MARK MAR10 DAY 2023

March 10th 2023: The LEGO Group hosted its biggest celebration of MAR10 Day yet with a dedicated YouTube premiere filled with a product reveal, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and an exciting teaser.

MAR10 Day is a global celebration of the entire Super Mario franchise. Each year, fans mark the special occasion by dressing up as their favourite characters, hosting themed parties or by simply playing Super Mario games.

Newest Character Welcomed to the LEGO® Super Mario Universe

One of the biggest announcements was made by Didier Agani, Senior Interactive Play Designer on LEGO Super Mario, who revealed the LEGO® Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set.

Made from 1,321 LEGO elements, it’s a truly impressive recreation of an iconic Super Mario character and setting.

This Expansion Set invites LEGO Super Mario fans to rescue Purple Toad from within the deep, dark depths of the castle. The set is packed with action-fuelled missions and endless play possibilities for interactive LEGO® Mario, LEGO® Luigi or LEGO® Peach figures to explore.

Didier Agani said: “at the LEGO Group, we celebrate the Super Mario universe every day, but we’re delighted to do something extra special to mark MAR10 Day. We’re so excited to reveal the LEGO® Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set. Set in an iconic Super Mario location, fans are tasked to find the secret entrance (just watch out for the Magmaargh!), defeat the Bone Piranha Plant and Bone Goomba, use the crane to rescue the Purple Toad, then quickly grab the key. What lays behind the door is secret – you’ll have to wait and see what’s revealed!”

The LEGO® Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set will be available from August 1st 2023 via LEGO stores and lego.com, priced at $109.99 / €104.99 / £94.99.