LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart Toad's Garage - Customizable Pit Crew

In this review of the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Toad's Garage set, the bottom line is simple: this is a focused, imaginative playset for kids and fans who want a hands-on pit crew experience with familiar Mario Kart elements. It excels at delivering interactive build-and-play moments by combining a customizable B Dasher kart, a working car elevator and two blue Toad pit crew figures. The set is best valued as a collectible expansion to existing LEGO Super Mario figures and provides a satisfying mix of building challenge and role-play for ages 8 and up.

Key Features

• Customizable Kart: The B Dasher kart can be fitted with different horn and engine pieces from the customization machines so children can experiment with looks and functions.
• Two Pit Crew Figures: The set includes two blue Toad pit crew figures in blue uniforms that add character and role-play depth to each racing scene.
• Working Car Elevator: The functioning elevator lets kids place the kart on a platform and move it for maintenance or display, adding hands-on mechanical play.
• Choice of Tires: Builders can attach either standard tires or blue standard tires, offering a simple customization choice that changes the kart appearance.
• Interactive Compatibility: The kart accepts LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi or LEGO Peach figures (sold separately) so players can slot a figure into the kart or on action tags for digital interactions.
• Compact Display Size: At just over 4 in high and 12 in wide, the set fits on a shelf or play table without dominating space while still feeling substantial.

Who It's For

This set is ideal for children ages 8 and up who already enjoy LEGO Super Mario or Mario Kart toys and want a smaller, themed scene for pit stop play. Collectors and fans who own LEGO Mario, Luigi or Peach figures will get the most from the interactive possibilities because those figures can be placed into the kart for additional digital play.

Casual buyers who want a standalone large playset might look elsewhere; this model is best as part of a collection or as a gifted add-on for kids who enjoy building and quick imaginative play sessions rather than multi-hour open-ended builds.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Compact, well-detailed build that offers both construction and hands-on play in a small footprint.
• Two blue Toad pit crew figures provide immediate role-play without needing extra purchases.
• Customizable kart parts and a working elevator make the set interactive and engaging for replay.

Cons

• Key interactive features rely on LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi or LEGO Peach figures which are sold separately for full digital interactions.

Specifications

Brand	LEGO
Model	Mario Kart Toad's Garage (72035)
Included Figures	2 Blue Toad pit crew figures
Dimensions	Over 4 in high, 12 in wide, 8 in deep
Recommended Age	Ages 8 and up
Key Features	Customizable B Dasher kart, car elevator, choice of tires

Our Verdict

The LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart Toad's Garage set is a well-executed small playset that pairs a short build with durable play features, making it a smart gift for kids who enjoy Mario Kart role-play or collectors expanding a LEGO Super Mario collection. Its interactive potential is strongest when paired with the LEGO Mario, Luigi or Peach figures, but even alone it offers satisfying customization and display value for the price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the set include LEGO Mario or other interactive figures?
The set includes two Blue Toad pit crew figures; LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi and LEGO Peach figures are sold separately.

Can the kart be customized?
Yes, the B Dasher kart can accept different tires and parts from the customization machines including horn and engine pieces.

What size is the finished build?
The completed set measures over 4 in high, about 12 in wide and 8 in deep, small enough for display or table play.