LEGO has kept the Super Mario collection alive and well over the past few years, most recently with the addition of Donkey Kong sets, and it looks like things are only going to get bigger as a brand new set starring two Koopalings is getting ready to launch next month (Thanks, GameSpot).
The ‘Larry’s and Morton’s Airships Expansion Set’ is now available for pre-order Lego.com for £74.99 / $79.99 and it is expected that the (air) ship from August 1st.
Those of you with the Super Mario LEGO Starter Kit will be able to use one of the interactive Mario, Luigi or Peach figures to ‘fly’ the airships, activating special sound effects and unlocking a virtual cannon battle. Morton’s airship opens up to become a LEGO Mario level, which can also be interacted with using any of the above figures.
For a little more info on the set and a closer look at some images, check out the following from LEGO:
– 2 iconic airships to play and display – Kids can add flying fun to their LEGO® Super Mario™ levels with this 71427 Larry and Morton’s Airship Expansion Set
– 3 LEGO® Super Mario™ figures – Larry, Morton and Goomba
– Cannon Battle – place LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ (figures not included) in the cockpit and ‘fly’ the airships to activate sound effects and have a virtual cannon battle
– Fly and Fight – Morton’s zeppelin measures over 23cm (9in) high, 19cm (7.5in) long and 12cm (5in) wide and opens to create a battle zone where you must crash Morton to defeat him
– Add to Starter Course – LEGO® Super Mario™ Starter Course (71360, 71387 or 71403) is required for interactive play
The upcoming set is recommended for ages 8+ and contains 1062 pieces.
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