It's a sad year for Nintendo and LEGO fans, as a large number of collaboration sets reaches the end of its lifecycle. Nintendo and LEGO both market themselves as companies that create experiences for all ages. This means that collaborations between the two didn't just make sense, they were practically inevitable.
The first Nintendo-themed LEGO collab was, of course, Super Mario Bros. sets. These were released in 2020, and since then, the two companies have revealed many more themed sets surrounding Nintendo's beloved characters and franchises.
In the six years since the first Nintendo x LEGO sets launched, there have been builds based around Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and even LEGO remakes of Nintendo consoles like the Game Boy and NES. Now, several of these sets are scheduled to retire, much to the disappointment of fans of both.
LEGO sets come and go, as the company frequently cycles its offerings to keep things fresh. Unfortunately, this means that when a new set is introduced, it won't be around forever. There are several Nintendo LEGO sets that will be retiring soon, making them unavailable to purchase directly from the LEGO store as of December 31,...
