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'''K'NEX''' is an American building toy | [[File:K'NEX black logo.png|thumb|Current K'NEX logo]] | ||
[[File:K'NEX black logo.jpg|thumb|Former K'NEX logo]] | |||
'''{{wp|K'Nex|K'NEX}}''' is an American-made building toy created by Joel Glickman and originally released in 1993 by K'NEX Industries. The K'NEX building system involves mostly using rods, connectors, gears, and other components which "snap" together to create models; however, for a few years until 2019, some K'NEX sets used building bricks similar to those of [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO]]. | |||
==Mario K'NEX | Between 2011 and 2017, K'NEX produced licensed sets based on the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. Sets have been made based upon several games, starting with ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' and later expanding into ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. Several sets have also been made not specifically based on any game, simply using the "Super Mario" branding. | ||
===Mario Kart=== | |||
K'NEX originally started with ''Mario Kart Wii''-themed sets exclusively. The first wave of K'NEX ''Mario Kart Wii'' building sets was released on July 21, 2011, with a launch event held at the [[Nintendo New York]] store. The event featured displays of all the first wave sets, building stations where store visitors could get a hands-on experience with the figures and vehicles, playable kiosk units featuring ''Mario Kart Wii'' itself, and photo opportunities with Mario and Luigi in a similar vein to other launch events held at the store.{{ref needed}} | |||
Following the purchase of the brand by toy company Basic Fun! in February 2018, the company ended all production on licensed and brick-based sets, including their ''Super Mario'' theme, and has since focused strictly on generic sets. In March 2020, it was announced that LEGO had acquired the rights to produce ''Super Mario''-themed construction sets. | |||
==''Super Mario'' K'NEX products== | |||
===''Mario Kart''=== | |||
====''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''==== | |||
{|border="1" cellpadding="1" style="text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:6px;width:100%;" align=center | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Image | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Name | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Set Number | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Piece count | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Age rating | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Release Date | |||
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|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXMStandardB.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario and Standard Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38001 | |||
|align=center|31 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Mario]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike M]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXLStandardB.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Luigi and Standard Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38002 | |||
|align=center|31 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Luigi]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike M]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXMStandardK.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario and Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38003 | |||
|align=center|66 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Mario]] in a pull-back [[Standard Kart M]]. A figure of a [[Banana]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXYStandardK.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Yoshi and Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38004 | |||
|align=center|65 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Yoshi]] in a pull-back [[Standard Kart M]]. A figure of a [[Dash Mushroom]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXLStandardK.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Luigi and Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38005 | |||
|align=center|65 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Luigi]] in a pull-back [[Standard Kart M]]. A figure of a [[Super Star]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Bowser and Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38006 | |||
|align=center|65 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Bowser]] in a pull-back [[Standard Kart L]]. A figure of a [[Red Shell]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:Knex YoshiBike.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Yoshi and Standard Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38012 | |||
|align=center|33 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Yoshi]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike M]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Bowser and Standard Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38013 | |||
|align=center|34 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Bowser]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike L]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Mario Building Set | |||
|align=center|38026 | |||
|align=center|3 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Mario]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Luigi Building Set | |||
|align=center|38027 | |||
|align=center|3 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Luigi]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Yoshi Building Set | |||
|align=center|38028 | |||
|align=center|3 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Yoshi]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Bowser Building Set | |||
|align=center|38029 | |||
|align=center|6 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Bowser]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Toad and Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38044 | |||
|align=center|65 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Toad]] in a pull-back [[Standard Kart S]]. A figure of a [[Spiny Shell]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Donkey Kong and Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38045 | |||
|align=center|65 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Donkey Kong]] in a pull-back [[Standard Kart L]]. A figure of a [[Blooper]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Diddy Kong and Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38046 | |||
|align=center|66 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Diddy Kong]] in a pull-back [[Standard Kart M]]. A figure of a [[Golden Mushroom]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXMWildWing.gif|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario's MOTORIZED! Wild Wing Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38061 | |||
|align=center|30 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Mario]] and a motorized [[Wild Wing]]. A [[Mega Mushroom]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Yoshi's MOTORIZED! Wild Wing Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38062 | |||
|align=center|30 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Yoshi]] and a motorized [[Wild Wing]]. A [[POW Block]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Luigi's MOTORIZED! Sprinter Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38063 | |||
|align=center|26 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Luigi]] and a motorized [[Sprinter]]. A [[Blooper]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Bowser's MOTORIZED! Standard Kart Building Set | |||
|align=center|38064 | |||
|align=center|26 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Bowser]] and a motorized [[Standard Kart L]]. A [[Super Star]] is also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:Toad-K'nex.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Toad and Standard Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38147 | |||
|align=center|34 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Toad]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike S]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:DK-K'nex.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Donkey Kong and Standard Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38148 | |||
|align=center|34 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Donkey Kong]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike L]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Diddy Kong and Standard Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38149 | |||
|align=center|35 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|September 2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Diddy Kong]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike M]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Wario Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38307 | |||
|align=center|34 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|July 2013 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Wario]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike L]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Koopa Troopa Bike Building Set | |||
|align=center|38308 | |||
|align=center|36 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|July 2013 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|Includes a figure of [[Koopa Troopa]] in a brick-built [[Standard Bike S]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:MarioLuigiStartingLine.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario and Luigi Starting Line Building Set | |||
|align=center|38435 | |||
|align=center|284 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A course playset that features a loop of track with a finishing line and an obstacle featuring 2 [[Thwomp]] figures that can be slammed up and down by hand using a rod-build pusher. Features [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] with motorized [[Sprinter]] Karts, alongside a rod-built blocker before the race starts. Figures of a [[Super Star]] and a [[Mushroom]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:MarioYoshivsStoneBowser.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario and Yoshi Vs. [[Bowser Statue|Stone Bowser]] Building Set | |||
|align=center|38436 | |||
|align=center|299 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A course playset that features a loop of track with a finishing line and the main focus of the set: a large [[Bowser Statue|Stone Bowser]] which functions as a launcher to fire [[Fireball]]s. Features [[Mario]] with a motorized [[Wild Wing]], [[Yoshi]] with a motorized [[Standard Kart M]], and [[Bowser]]. Figures of a [[Super Star]], a [[Bullet Bill]], and a [[Green Shell]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXBowserCastleUltimate.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|[[Bowser's Castle (Wii)|Bowser's Castle]] Ultimate Building Set | |||
|align=center|38437 | |||
|align=center|658 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A large course playset containing over 20ft of track with a finishing line, four [[Lava Geyser|Lava Plumes]], a set of rotating [[Fireball]]s, a set of [[Fire Bar|Fire Cogs]], and two separate [[Thwomp]]s. Features [[Mario]] with a motorized [[Standard Kart M]] and [[Luigi]] with a motorized [[Wild Wing]]. Figures of a [[Bullet Bill]], a [[Banana]], a [[Dash Mushroom]] and a [[Green Shell]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXLuigivsFireCogs.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Luigi vs. [[Fire Bar|Podoboo/Fire Cogs]] Building Set | |||
|align=center|38438 | |||
|align=center|101 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with an S-bend that includes a set of Fire Bars that can be activated by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features [[Luigi]] with a motorized [[Standard Kart M]]. Figures of a [[Dash Mushroom]] and a [[Red Shell]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Bowser vs. [[Fireball]]s Building Set | |||
|align=center|38439 | |||
|align=center|122 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with an S-bend that includes a pair of rotation [[Fireball]]s that can be activated by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features [[Bowser]] with a motorized [[Standard Kart L]]. Figures of a [[Bullet Bill]] and a [[Red Shell]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:MKW Myster Packs K'NEX.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mystery Figures | |||
|align=center|38441 | |||
|align=center|101 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2012 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A blind bag series of seven figures: Characters featured are [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], [[Bowser]], [[Toad]], [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:MariovsThwomps.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario vs. [[Thwomp]]s Building Set | |||
|align=center|38465 | |||
|align=center|139 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with a U-turn corner that includes an obstacle featuring 2 [[Thwomp]] figures that can be slammed up and down by hand using a rod-built pusher. Features [[Mario]] with a motorized [[Wild Wing]]. Figures of a [[Banana]] and a [[Green Shell]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXYoshivsLavaPlumes.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Yoshi vs. [[Lava Geyser| Lava Plumes]] Building Set | |||
|align=center|38466 | |||
|align=center|124 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with a zig-zag that includes two Lava Plumes that can be used as a blocker for the karts. Features [[Yoshi]] with a motorized [[Sprinter]]. Figures of a [[Bullet Bill]] and a [[Super Star]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:MariovsGoombas.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario vs. [[Goomba]]s Course Building Set | |||
|align=center|38467 | |||
|align=center|119 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with an S-bend that includes 2 [[Goomba]] figures that can be rocked back and forth by hand. Features [[Mario]] with a motorized [[Standard Kart M]]. Figures of a [[Super Star]] and a [[Dash Mushroom]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:MariovsPiranhaPlant.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario vs. [[Piranha Plant]] Building Set | |||
|align=center|38468 | |||
|align=center|126 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with a U-turn corner that includes a [[Piranha Plant]] that can be activated by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features [[Mario]] with a motorized [[Sprinter]]. Figures of a [[Dash Mushroom]] and a [[Green Shell]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Mario vs. [[Chain Chomp]] Building Set | |||
|align=center|38469 | |||
|align=center|124 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with a U-turn corner that includes a [[Chain Chomp]] that can be pushed by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features [[Mario]] with a motorized [[Sprinter]]. Figures of a [[Banana]] and a [[Super Star]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXMariovsDelfinoOak.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Mario vs. [[Delfino Oak Tree]] Building Set | |||
|align=center|38470 | |||
|align=center|139 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set with a zig-zag that includes a [[Delfino Oak Tree]] that can be pushed by hand to try and block Karts. Features [[Mario]] with a motorized [[Sprinter]]. Figures of a [[Banana]] and a [[Dash Mushroom]] are also included. | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2| | |||
|align=center|Track Expansion Pack | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|124 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|2011 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|A track expansion set that contains over 25 pieces of track for use to expand sets. A [[Mario]] figure is included, in addition to a Trophy. | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
<gallery> | |||
KNEX Sprinter Figurine.png|Mario [[B Dasher Mk. 2|Sprinter]] Building Set | |||
KNEX MKW Ultimate Combination Set.jpg|Ultimate Combination Building Set | |||
KNEX MKW Mario Circuit Ultimate Set.jpg|[[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Mario Circuit]] Ultimate Building Set | |||
Mario & DK Circuit K'NEX.jpg|Mario & Donkey Kong Circuit Start Line Building Set | |||
Toad Sidestepper K'NEX.jpg|Toad [[Sidestepper|Side-Stepper]] Challenge Building Set | |||
Wario Penguin Jump K'NEX.jpg|Wario [[Penguin]] Jump Building Set | |||
Mario & Bowser Ice Race K'NEX.jpg|Mario and Bowser Ice Race Building Set | |||
Mario & Diddy Fire Challenge K'NEX.jpg|Mario and Diddy Kong Fire Challenge Building Set | |||
Mario & DK Beach Race K'NEX.jpg|Mario and Donkey Kong Beach Race Building Set | |||
</gallery> | |||
====''[[Mario Kart 7]]''==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Mario Glider K'NEX.jpg|Mario [[Super Glider|Glider]] Kart Building Set | |||
Donkey Kong Buggy K'NEX.jpg|Donkey Kong [[Bolt Buggy]] Kart Building Set | |||
Knex BirthdayGirl.jpg|[[Princess Peach]] [[Birthday Girl]] Kart Building Set | |||
Peach Royal Ribbon K'NEX.jpg|[[Princess Peach]] [[Birthday Girl]] Kart | |||
Knex BumbleV.jpg|Yoshi [[Bumble V]] Kart Building Set | |||
Yoshi Bumble V K'NEX.jpg|Yoshi [[Bumble V]] Kart | |||
Piranha Plant Slide K'NEX.jpg|[[Piranha Plant Slide]] Track | |||
</gallery> | |||
====''[[Mario Kart 8]]''==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
KNEX MK8 Mario.jpg|Mario Kart Building Set | |||
KNEX MK8 Yoshi.jpg|Yoshi Kart Building Set | |||
KNEX MK8 Peach.jpg|Peach Kart Building Set | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Items==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
KNEX Bullet Bill Figurine.png|[[Bullet Bill]] Item | |||
KNEX Banana Figurine.png|[[Banana]] Item | |||
KNEXRedShell.gif|[[Red Shell]] Item | |||
KNEX Green Shell Figurine.png|[[Green Shell]] Item | |||
KNEXStar.gif|[[Super Star]] Item | |||
KNEXMushroom.gif|[[Mushroom]] Item | |||
Knex_SuperLeaf.jpg|[[Super Leaf]] Item | |||
Knex_FireFlower.jpg|[[Fire Flower]] Item | |||
Knex_GoldenMushroom.jpg|[[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]] Item | |||
Knex_MegaMushroom.jpg|[[Mega Mushroom]] Item | |||
K'NEX POW Block Figurine.png|[[POW Block]] Item | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Super Mario''=== | |||
====''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Stacked Goombas K'NEX.jpg|[[Goomba Tower|Stacked Goombas]] Building Set | |||
Prongo K'NEX.jpg|[[Prongo]] Building Set | |||
Mario&Prongo.jpg|Prongo Set | |||
Flying Cloud K'NEX.jpg|Flying Cloud Building Set | |||
Ghost House K'NEX.jpg|[[Ghost House]] Building Set | |||
Knex BowsersCastle.jpg|[[Bowser's Castle]] Building Set | |||
K'NEX Boomerang Mario & Koopa.jpg|[[Boomerang Mario]], [[Koopa Troopa]], and mystery figure ([[Boomerang Flower]]) | |||
</gallery> | |||
====''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Knex Reznor.jpg|[[Reznor]] Building Set | |||
Knex Desert.jpg|Desert Building Set | |||
Knex Beach.jpg|Beach Building Set | |||
Knex Thwomp.jpg|Thwomp Building Set | |||
Bone Piranha Plant K'NEX.jpg|Bone Piranha Plant Building Set (canceled) | |||
K'NEX Gold Mario & Fire Luigi.jpg|[[Gold Mario]], [[Fire Luigi]], and mystery figure ([[Gold Bullet Bill]]) | |||
</gallery> | |||
====''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''==== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KNEXSquirrelMarioandFireToad.jpg|[[Flying Squirrel Mario]], [[Fire Mario|Fire Toad]] and mystery figure ([[Ice Flower]]) | |||
KNEX NSMBU Layer-Cake Desert.jpg|[[Layer-Cake Desert]] Building Set | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Super Mario=== | |||
====''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''==== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
K'NEXCatMarioSet.jpg|Cat Mario Building Set | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====''Super Mario''==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
K'NEX Cannon.jpg|[[Cannon]] Building Set | |||
Dry Bones K'NEX.jpg|[[Dry Bones]] Building Set | |||
K'NEX Fire Mario, & Hammer Bro.jpg|Fire Mario, [[Hammer Bro]], and mystery figure ([[Bob-omb]]) | |||
KNEX SM Luigi Goomba Pack.jpg|[[Luigi]], [[Goomba]], and mystery figure ([[Shy Guy]]) | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Mystery Bags==== | |||
{|border="1" cellpadding="1" style="text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:6px;width:100%;" align=center | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Image | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Series | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Set Number | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Age rating | |||
!!style="background:gold" align=center|Release Date | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXNSMBWBlindBag.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 1 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|February 2013 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The first series of Mystery Bags contained nine figures. This is the only Mario K'NEX set in any form to be based on ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Series 1 featured: | |||
* [[Mario]] | |||
* [[Luigi]] | |||
* [[Princess Peach]] | |||
* [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] | |||
* [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]] | |||
* [[Fire Mario]] | |||
* [[Ice Mario|Ice Luigi]] | |||
* [[Yoshi (species)|Light Blue Yoshi]] | |||
* [[Yoshi (species)|Yellow Yoshi]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:Super Mario Mystery Pack Series 2 K'NEX.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 2 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|August 2013 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The second series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 2 featured: | |||
* [[Mario]] | |||
* [[Princess Peach]] | |||
* [[Princess Daisy]] | |||
* [[Wario]] | |||
* [[Dry Bones]] | |||
* [[Boo]] | |||
* [[Shy Guy]] | |||
* [[Koopa Paratroopa]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX SM Mystery Bag Series 3.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 3 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|January 2014 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The third series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 3 featured: | |||
* [[Mario]] | |||
* [[Yoshi (species)|Pink Yoshi]] | |||
* [[Bowser]] | |||
* [[Diddy Kong]] | |||
* [[Bullet Bill]] | |||
* [[Hammer Bro]] | |||
* [[Toad]] | |||
* [[Cheep Cheep]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEXMysteryPack4.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 4 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|August 2014 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The fourth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures. Series 4 featured: | |||
* [[Mario]] | |||
* [[Luigi]] | |||
* [[Bob-omb]] | |||
* [[Toad (species)|Green Toad]] | |||
* [[Donkey Kong]] | |||
* [[Bowser Jr.]] | |||
* [[Waluigi]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX Mario Mystery Bag 5.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 5 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|January 2015 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The fifth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures. This is the only Mystery Bag series released under the "World of Nintendo" brand. Series 5 featured: | |||
* [[Cheep Cheep]] | |||
* [[White Tanooki Mario]] | |||
* [[Luigi]] | |||
* [[Goomba]] | |||
* [[Fire Mario|Fire Peach]] | |||
* [[Toad]] | |||
* [[Cat Mario]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX Mario Mystery Bag 6.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 6 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|July 2015 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The sixth series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 6 featured: | |||
* [[Gold Mario]] | |||
* [[Fire Bro]] | |||
* [[Boo]] | |||
* [[Princess Daisy]] | |||
* [[Tanooki Mario]] | |||
* [[Raccoon Mario|Fox Luigi]] | |||
* [[Paragoomba]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX Mario Mystery Bag 7.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 7 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|January 2016 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The seventh series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures, all from previous series. Series 7 featured: | |||
* [[Mario]] | |||
* [[Fire Mario]] | |||
* [[Bowser]] | |||
* [[Yoshi]] | |||
* [[Dry Bones]] | |||
* [[Goomba]] | |||
* [[Raccoon Mario|Fox Luigi]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX Mario Mystery Bag 8.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 8 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|August 2016 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The eighth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures and is the only series not to contain any variant of Mario. Series 8 featured: | |||
* [[Ice Mario|Ice Luigi]] | |||
* [[Donkey Kong]] | |||
* [[Princess Peach]] | |||
* [[Toad]] | |||
* [[Yoshi]] | |||
* [[Diddy Kong]] | |||
* [[Bowser]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX Mario Mystery Bag 9.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 9 | |||
|align=center| | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|March 2017 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The ninth series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 9 featured: | |||
* [[Mario]] | |||
* [[Fire Mario|Fire Luigi]] | |||
* [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] | |||
* [[Bowser Jr.]] | |||
* [[Parabones]] | |||
* [[Cannon Box|Cannon Box Mario]] | |||
* [[Builder Mario]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX Mario Mystery Bag 10.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 10 | |||
|align=center|38746 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|August 2017 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The tenth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures. Series 10 featured: | |||
* [[Mario]] | |||
* [[Luigi]] (with the [[Poltergust 5000]]) | |||
* [[Toad (species)|Purple Toad]] | |||
* [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]] | |||
* [[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]] | |||
* [[Cannon Box|Cannon Box Luigi]] | |||
* [[Builder Mario]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[File:KNEX Mario Mystery Bag 11.jpg|200px]] | |||
|align=center|Series 11 | |||
|align=center|38200 | |||
|align=center|6+ | |||
|align=center|October 2017 | |||
|- | |||
|colspan=5|The eleventh and final series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures, all from previous series. Series 11 featured: | |||
* [[Gold Mario]] | |||
* [[Luigi]] (with the [[Poltergust 5000]]) | |||
* [[Toad]] | |||
* [[Peach]] | |||
* [[Yoshi]] | |||
* [[Waluigi]] | |||
* [[Diddy Kong]] | |||
|} | |||
====Characters==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
KNEXBlueToad.jpg|[[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] | |||
KNEXBlueYoshi.jpg|[[Yoshi (species)|Light Blue Yoshi]] | |||
KNEXBobOmb.jpg|[[Bob-omb]] | |||
KNEXBoneGoomba.jpg|[[Bone Goomba]] | |||
KNEXBoo.jpg|[[Boo]] | |||
KNEXBoomerangMario.jpg|[[Boomerang Mario]] | |||
KNEXBowser.jpg|[[Bowser]] | |||
KNEXBowserJr.jpg|[[Bowser Jr.]] | |||
KNEX Bullet Bill Figurine 2.jpg|[[Bullet Bill]] | |||
KNEXCatMario.jpg|[[Cat Mario]] | |||
KNEXCheepCheep.jpg|[[Cheep Cheep]] | |||
KNEXDaisy.jpg|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] | |||
KNEXDiddyKong.jpg|[[Diddy Kong]] | |||
KNEXDonkeyKong.jpg|[[Donkey Kong]] | |||
KNEXDryBones.jpg|[[Dry Bones]] | |||
K'NEXFireBro.jpg|[[Fire Bro]] | |||
KNEXFireLuigi.jpg|[[Fire Mario|Fire Luigi]] | |||
KNEXFireMario.jpg|[[Fire Mario]] | |||
KNEXFireToad.jpg|[[Fire Mario|Fire Toad]] | |||
KNEXFlyingSquirrelMario.jpg|[[Flying Squirrel Mario]] | |||
KNEXGoldMario.jpg|[[Gold Mario]] | |||
KNEXGoomba.jpg|[[Goomba]] | |||
KNEXGreenToad.jpg|[[Green Toad]] | |||
KNEXHammerBro.jpg|[[Hammer Bro]] | |||
KNEXIceLuigi.jpg|[[Ice Mario|Ice Luigi]] | |||
KNEXParatroopa.jpg|[[Koopa Paratroopa]] | |||
KNEXKoopa.jpg|[[Koopa Troopa]] | |||
KNEXLuigi.jpg|[[Luigi]] | |||
KNEXMario.jpg|[[Mario]] | |||
KNEXPeach.jpg|[[Princess Peach|Peach]] | |||
KNEXPinkYoshi.jpg|[[Yoshi (species)|Pink Yoshi]] | |||
KNEXShyGuy.jpg|[[Shy Guy]] | |||
KNEXSilverLuigi.jpg|[[Gold Mario|Silver Luigi]] | |||
KNEXSkipsqueak.jpg|[[Skipsqueak]] | |||
KNEXToad.jpg|[[Toad]] | |||
K'NEX Waluigi.jpg|[[Waluigi]] | |||
KNEXWario.jpg|[[Wario]] | |||
KNEXYellowToad.jpg|[[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]] | |||
KNEXYellowYoshi.jpg|[[Yoshi (species)|Yellow Yoshi]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{companies}} | |||
{{Merchandise}} | |||
[[Category:Merchandise]] | [[Category:Merchandise]] |
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K'NEX is an American-made building toy created by Joel Glickman and originally released in 1993 by K'NEX Industries. The K'NEX building system involves mostly using rods, connectors, gears, and other components which "snap" together to create models; however, for a few years until 2019, some K'NEX sets used building bricks similar to those of LEGO.
Between 2011 and 2017, K'NEX produced licensed sets based on the Super Mario franchise. Sets have been made based upon several games, starting with Mario Kart Wii and later expanding into Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario 3D World, and Mario Kart 8. Several sets have also been made not specifically based on any game, simply using the "Super Mario" branding.
K'NEX originally started with Mario Kart Wii-themed sets exclusively. The first wave of K'NEX Mario Kart Wii building sets was released on July 21, 2011, with a launch event held at the Nintendo New York store. The event featured displays of all the first wave sets, building stations where store visitors could get a hands-on experience with the figures and vehicles, playable kiosk units featuring Mario Kart Wii itself, and photo opportunities with Mario and Luigi in a similar vein to other launch events held at the store.[citation needed]
Following the purchase of the brand by toy company Basic Fun! in February 2018, the company ended all production on licensed and brick-based sets, including their Super Mario theme, and has since focused strictly on generic sets. In March 2020, it was announced that LEGO had acquired the rights to produce Super Mario-themed construction sets.
Super Mario K'NEX products[edit]
Mario Kart[edit]
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
Image | Name | Set Number | Piece count | Age rating | Release Date |
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Mario and Standard Bike Building Set | 38001 | 31 | 6+ | 2011 |
Includes a figure of Mario in a brick-built Standard Bike M. | |||||
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Luigi and Standard Bike Building Set | 38002 | 31 | 6+ | 2011 |
Includes a figure of Luigi in a brick-built Standard Bike M. | |||||
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Mario and Standard Kart Building Set | 38003 | 66 | 6+ | 2011 |
Includes a figure of Mario in a pull-back Standard Kart M. A figure of a Banana is also included. | |||||
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Yoshi and Standard Kart Building Set | 38004 | 65 | 6+ | 2011 |
Includes a figure of Yoshi in a pull-back Standard Kart M. A figure of a Dash Mushroom is also included. | |||||
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Luigi and Standard Kart Building Set | 38005 | 65 | 6+ | 2011 |
Includes a figure of Luigi in a pull-back Standard Kart M. A figure of a Super Star is also included. | |||||
Bowser and Standard Kart Building Set | 38006 | 65 | 6+ | 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Bowser in a pull-back Standard Kart L. A figure of a Red Shell is also included. | |||||
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Yoshi and Standard Bike Building Set | 38012 | 33 | 6+ | 2012 |
Includes a figure of Yoshi in a brick-built Standard Bike M. | |||||
Bowser and Standard Bike Building Set | 38013 | 34 | 6+ | 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Bowser in a brick-built Standard Bike L. | |||||
Mario Building Set | 38026 | 3 | 6+ | 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Mario. | |||||
Luigi Building Set | 38027 | 3 | 6+ | 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Luigi. | |||||
Yoshi Building Set | 38028 | 3 | 6+ | 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Yoshi. | |||||
Bowser Building Set | 38029 | 6 | 6+ | 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Bowser. | |||||
Toad and Standard Kart Building Set | 38044 | 65 | 6+ | September 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Toad in a pull-back Standard Kart S. A figure of a Spiny Shell is also included. | |||||
Donkey Kong and Standard Kart Building Set | 38045 | 65 | 6+ | September 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Donkey Kong in a pull-back Standard Kart L. A figure of a Blooper is also included. | |||||
Diddy Kong and Standard Kart Building Set | 38046 | 66 | 6+ | September 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Diddy Kong in a pull-back Standard Kart M. A figure of a Golden Mushroom is also included. | |||||
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Mario's MOTORIZED! Wild Wing Kart Building Set | 38061 | 30 | 6+ | September 2012 |
Includes a figure of Mario and a motorized Wild Wing. A Mega Mushroom is also included. | |||||
Yoshi's MOTORIZED! Wild Wing Kart Building Set | 38062 | 30 | 6+ | September 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Yoshi and a motorized Wild Wing. A POW Block is also included. | |||||
Luigi's MOTORIZED! Sprinter Kart Building Set | 38063 | 26 | 6+ | September 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Luigi and a motorized Sprinter. A Blooper is also included. | |||||
Bowser's MOTORIZED! Standard Kart Building Set | 38064 | 26 | 6+ | September 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Bowser and a motorized Standard Kart L. A Super Star is also included. | |||||
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Toad and Standard Bike Building Set | 38147 | 34 | 6+ | September 2012 |
Includes a figure of Toad in a brick-built Standard Bike S. | |||||
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Donkey Kong and Standard Bike Building Set | 38148 | 34 | 6+ | September 2012 |
Includes a figure of Donkey Kong in a brick-built Standard Bike L. | |||||
Diddy Kong and Standard Bike Building Set | 38149 | 35 | 6+ | September 2012 | |
Includes a figure of Diddy Kong in a brick-built Standard Bike M. | |||||
Wario Bike Building Set | 38307 | 34 | 6+ | July 2013 | |
Includes a figure of Wario in a brick-built Standard Bike L. | |||||
Koopa Troopa Bike Building Set | 38308 | 36 | 6+ | July 2013 | |
Includes a figure of Koopa Troopa in a brick-built Standard Bike S. | |||||
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Mario and Luigi Starting Line Building Set | 38435 | 284 | 6+ | 2011 |
A course playset that features a loop of track with a finishing line and an obstacle featuring 2 Thwomp figures that can be slammed up and down by hand using a rod-build pusher. Features Mario and Luigi with motorized Sprinter Karts, alongside a rod-built blocker before the race starts. Figures of a Super Star and a Mushroom are also included. | |||||
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Mario and Yoshi Vs. Stone Bowser Building Set | 38436 | 299 | 6+ | 2011 |
A course playset that features a loop of track with a finishing line and the main focus of the set: a large Stone Bowser which functions as a launcher to fire Fireballs. Features Mario with a motorized Wild Wing, Yoshi with a motorized Standard Kart M, and Bowser. Figures of a Super Star, a Bullet Bill, and a Green Shell are also included. | |||||
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Bowser's Castle Ultimate Building Set | 38437 | 658 | 6+ | 2011 |
A large course playset containing over 20ft of track with a finishing line, four Lava Plumes, a set of rotating Fireballs, a set of Fire Cogs, and two separate Thwomps. Features Mario with a motorized Standard Kart M and Luigi with a motorized Wild Wing. Figures of a Bullet Bill, a Banana, a Dash Mushroom and a Green Shell are also included. | |||||
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Luigi vs. Podoboo/Fire Cogs Building Set | 38438 | 101 | 6+ | 2011 |
A track expansion set with an S-bend that includes a set of Fire Bars that can be activated by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features Luigi with a motorized Standard Kart M. Figures of a Dash Mushroom and a Red Shell are also included. | |||||
Bowser vs. Fireballs Building Set | 38439 | 122 | 6+ | 2011 | |
A track expansion set with an S-bend that includes a pair of rotation Fireballs that can be activated by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features Bowser with a motorized Standard Kart L. Figures of a Bullet Bill and a Red Shell are also included. | |||||
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Mystery Figures | 38441 | 101 | 6+ | 2012 |
A blind bag series of seven figures: Characters featured are Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser, Toad, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. | |||||
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Mario vs. Thwomps Building Set | 38465 | 139 | 6+ | 2011 |
A track expansion set with a U-turn corner that includes an obstacle featuring 2 Thwomp figures that can be slammed up and down by hand using a rod-built pusher. Features Mario with a motorized Wild Wing. Figures of a Banana and a Green Shell are also included. | |||||
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Yoshi vs. Lava Plumes Building Set | 38466 | 124 | 6+ | 2011 |
A track expansion set with a zig-zag that includes two Lava Plumes that can be used as a blocker for the karts. Features Yoshi with a motorized Sprinter. Figures of a Bullet Bill and a Super Star are also included. | |||||
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Mario vs. Goombas Course Building Set | 38467 | 119 | 6+ | 2011 |
A track expansion set with an S-bend that includes 2 Goomba figures that can be rocked back and forth by hand. Features Mario with a motorized Standard Kart M. Figures of a Super Star and a Dash Mushroom are also included. | |||||
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Mario vs. Piranha Plant Building Set | 38468 | 126 | 6+ | 2011 |
A track expansion set with a U-turn corner that includes a Piranha Plant that can be activated by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features Mario with a motorized Sprinter. Figures of a Dash Mushroom and a Green Shell are also included. | |||||
Mario vs. Chain Chomp Building Set | 38469 | 124 | 6+ | 2011 | |
A track expansion set with a U-turn corner that includes a Chain Chomp that can be pushed by hand to try and hinder Karts. Features Mario with a motorized Sprinter. Figures of a Banana and a Super Star are also included. | |||||
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Mario vs. Delfino Oak Tree Building Set | 38470 | 139 | 6+ | 2011 |
A track expansion set with a zig-zag that includes a Delfino Oak Tree that can be pushed by hand to try and block Karts. Features Mario with a motorized Sprinter. Figures of a Banana and a Dash Mushroom are also included. | |||||
Track Expansion Pack | 124 | 6+ | 2011 | ||
A track expansion set that contains over 25 pieces of track for use to expand sets. A Mario figure is included, in addition to a Trophy. |
Mario Sprinter Building Set
Mario Circuit Ultimate Building Set
Toad Side-Stepper Challenge Building Set
Wario Penguin Jump Building Set
Mario Kart 7[edit]
Mario Glider Kart Building Set
Donkey Kong Bolt Buggy Kart Building Set
Princess Peach Birthday Girl Kart Building Set
Yoshi Bumble V Kart Building Set
Yoshi Bumble V Kart
Piranha Plant Slide Track
Mario Kart 8[edit]
Items[edit]
Bullet Bill Item
Banana Item
Red Shell Item
Green Shell Item
Super Star Item
Mushroom Item
Super Leaf Item
Fire Flower Item
Golden Mushroom Item
Mega Mushroom Item
POW Block Item
Super Mario[edit]
Super Mario 3D Land[edit]
Stacked Goombas Building Set
Prongo Building Set
Ghost House Building Set
Bowser's Castle Building Set
Boomerang Mario, Koopa Troopa, and mystery figure (Boomerang Flower)
New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]
Reznor Building Set
Gold Mario, Fire Luigi, and mystery figure (Gold Bullet Bill)
New Super Mario Bros. U[edit]
Flying Squirrel Mario, Fire Toad and mystery figure (Ice Flower)
Layer-Cake Desert Building Set
Super Mario 3D World[edit]
Super Mario[edit]
Cannon Building Set
Dry Bones Building Set
Fire Mario, Hammer Bro, and mystery figure (Bob-omb)
Mystery Bags[edit]
Image | Series | Set Number | Age rating | Release Date |
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Series 1 | 6+ | February 2013 | |
The first series of Mystery Bags contained nine figures. This is the only Mario K'NEX set in any form to be based on New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Series 1 featured: | ||||
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Series 2 | 6+ | August 2013 | |
The second series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 2 featured: | ||||
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Series 3 | 6+ | January 2014 | |
The third series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 3 featured: | ||||
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Series 4 | 6+ | August 2014 | |
The fourth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures. Series 4 featured: | ||||
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Series 5 | 6+ | January 2015 | |
The fifth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures. This is the only Mystery Bag series released under the "World of Nintendo" brand. Series 5 featured: | ||||
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Series 6 | 6+ | July 2015 | |
The sixth series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 6 featured: | ||||
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Series 7 | 6+ | January 2016 | |
The seventh series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures, all from previous series. Series 7 featured: | ||||
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Series 8 | 6+ | August 2016 | |
The eighth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures and is the only series not to contain any variant of Mario. Series 8 featured: | ||||
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Series 9 | 6+ | March 2017 | |
The ninth series of Mystery Bags contained eight figures. Series 9 featured: | ||||
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Series 10 | 38746 | 6+ | August 2017 |
The tenth series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures. Series 10 featured: | ||||
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Series 11 | 38200 | 6+ | October 2017 |
The eleventh and final series of Mystery Bags contained seven figures, all from previous series. Series 11 featured:
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