After 30 years of waiting, combination Pokémon Trainers/Lego builders finally get the kits of their dreams.
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Two versions of the Great Deku tree and three versions of Link are part of the set recommended for fans 18-and-up.
Japan’s most iconic castle is yours to build in Lego form, as is a Japanese garden to soothe your mind.
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Indulge your inner child in a more mature manner with Lego’s new bonsai and flower bouquet sets.
New features, designs, and interactive noises abound — you’d be a real Goomba to miss out!
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Lego’s Twitter announcement shows Mario being built out of little blocks instead of bashing them to get coins.
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