The infamous Blue Shell power-up from Mario Kart is indeed getting a LEGO set as a special LEGO Insider bonus. Several LEGO sets inspired by Mario Kart are being released this year, including a massive model of Mario and his signature red kart. Other upcoming sets include a smaller version of Mario’s kart that is compatible with the previously released interactive LEGO Mario figure, Wario and his trademark purple muscle car, and a gateway inspired by Bowser’s Castle.
Earlier this month, insiders claimed that LEGO and Nintendo were planning to release a buildable model of the Blue Shell power-up as an exclusive for LEGO Insiders rewards program members. For those who might not know, the Blue Shell (or “Spiny Shell” as it is alternately called) seeks out the racer in the lead and knocks them out with a massive explosion that can only be avoided by countering the shell with another power-up at just the right moment. It has been included in just about every Mario Kart game since 1996’s Mario Kart 64.
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