- A leaked LEGO Spiny Shell Mario Kart (40787) set has surfaced online, sparking excitement across Reddit and LEGO fan communities.
- The unconfirmed set may be a Gift With Purchase (GWP) or a LEGO Insiders exclusive, possibly tied to upcoming LEGO Super Mario releases.
- With 234 pieces and a sleek design, the set could launch around August 1, 2025, alongside six new Mario-themed LEGO sets and the rumored Nintendo Switch 2.
Reddit has been abuzz with a new potential LEGO leak from the factory floor – something that the LEGO Group generally frowns upon. With the genie out of the box, however, a new Spiny Shell Mariokart (40787) set may be on its way, adding to the already confirmed LEGO Super Mario sets releasing on August 1, 2025, and six new sets.
A seventh may now be on the cards with Spiny Shell Mariokart 40787 quickly spreading on social media and various media outlets as well. Based on the available information online, The Brick Spotters concludes that the leaked set could be either a Gift With Purchase (GWP) or INSIDERS LEGO set.
This is a rather small set, too, as is customary for GWP’s in general, coming in at only 234 pieces, and it has been designed to feature the iconic power-up from the Super Mario video games. A closer examination at the available set and box suggests that the power-up may be modelled after the one we have already seen in Mighty Bowser (71411), but overall a little less detailed.
On the plus side, it’s still a smooth shape which is an important detail that many LEGO fans would appreciate, providing the rumors prove to be true and the set is released indeed.
There is no information hinted when the set’s release date may be, but an educated guess could suggest that this could be a GWP set that would be coming out with the six new sets in August and the release of Spiny Shell Mariokart (40787) specifically.
This could build nicely, as LEGO is timing this one specifically for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2.
We are sure that many creative LEGO enthusiasts will take advantage of the almost perfect set and will turn it into MOC with wings attached to it or build a Koopa body around it. It would pair really well with the Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037).
Just keep in mind that Spiny Shell Mariokart (40787) is not officially confirmed and that is only a rumor from the last hours.