LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438)

LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set 71438
Theme
Super Mario
Subtheme
Miscellaneous
Pieces
1215
Retail Price
$129.99
Released
2024
Retirement Date
2026-12-31
Status
Retired

About This Set

With 1,215 pieces, the LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438) is a solid build with a good amount of detail. It launched in 2024 under the Super Mario banner at $129.99.

The price-per-piece works out to $0.107, which is solid for what you're getting.

Licensed Super Mario sets like this tend to attract both LEGO fans and franchise enthusiasts, which keeps demand high even after retirement.

Key Features

  • 1,215 pieces — Solid build size with a good level of detail
  • $0.107 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
  • Released 2024 — Super Mario sets from this period are known for their build quality

Investment Analysis

The Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (71438) is on its way out this year — and that's exactly when things get interesting from an investment standpoint. Once it's gone from shelves, secondary market prices usually start climbing. If you've had your eye on this one, the clock is ticking.

Overall, the investment outlook is modest but worth tracking.

A few things worth noting:

  • Price-per-piece of $0.107 sits in a good range

With retirement approaching, picking up the Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi at or below its $129.99 retail price is the move. Super Mario sets with these characteristics don't tend to stay cheap for long once they're gone.

Theme Background

The Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi falls under the LEGO Super Mario theme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2024 at $129.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Super Mario. The $0.107 per piece is in line with Super Mario averages.

Super Mario continues to attract strong collector interest across price points. Whether you're here for the build or the investment angle, this theme's track record speaks for itself.

Why This Set Is Special

18+ adult collector set. Designed for adult builders with more complex techniques and display-quality results.

  • On sale at 20% off — Available for $103.99, 20% under the $129.99 retail price.

Retirement Outlook

This set has a projected retirement date of December 2026. Check the retirement countdown above for the latest status.

Released in 2024 as part of the Super Mario theme, the Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi has been a part of the LEGO lineup since its debut. Post-retirement, Super Mario sets in this price range have historically seen appreciation on the secondary market.

We recommend adding this set to your watchlist to receive alerts when retirement dates are confirmed or pricing changes occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

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