# Video Game-Inspired Toy Sets The LEGO Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block Set is Retro By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-64-question-mark-block-set References: [comicbook](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/lego-super-mario-64-question-mark-block-release-date/#8) & [lego](https://www.lego.com/) The LEGO Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block set is a [retro-inspired building block toy set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets) for avid fans of the namesake video game franchise to pick up for their collection. The set is inspired by the Nintendo 64 video game console classic Super Mario 64 and will be available for purchase starting October 1 from LEGO retail stores as well as the brand's official online store. The set draws inspiration from the various courses from the aforementioned game for fans young and old alike to admire. Senior Designer at the [LEGO Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-mario-kart) Pablo Gonzalez spoke on the new LEGO Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block set saying, "We know how much Super Mario fans have loved the [LEGO Super Mario experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lego-group), and wanted to tap into even more elements of the traditional game play capturing the immersive play experience of Super Mario 64. It's difficult to imagine the Super Mario Universe without the classic game's iconic levels full of discovery and secrets. With this amazing set, we're building on the exciting play experience of LEGO Super Mario, both to bring a bit of nostalgia for those who played the Super Mario 64 video game, but also to introduce these wonderful levels to a whole new audience of Super Mario fans." Image Credit: LEGO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Toy Sets:** Opportunity for toy companies to tap into millennials' nostalgia with play sets inspired by classic video games and consoles. - **Cross-branded Toy Partnerships:** Opportunity for video game companies and toy companies to collaborate on new products that appeal to both video game and toy fans. - **Interactive Building Blocks:** Opportunity for toy companies to incorporate technology into building block sets to provide an interactive and immersive play experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Industry players can explore new avenues for product development and partnerships that cater to a wider audience with nostalgic, cross-branded, and interactive toy sets. - **Video Game Industry:** Industry players can explore opportunities to partner with toy companies and expand their merchandise lines to include physical toys and building block sets that complement their video game franchises. - **Technology Industry:** Industry players can develop new technologies that can be incorporated into toy building blocks to create an interactive, sensorial play experience and drive innovation in the toy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [8-Bit Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set.md) - [Building Block Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nintendo-game-boy.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-zelda-great-deku-tree-2-in-1.md) - [Action Game-Branded Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-legend-of-zelda.md) - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md) - [Game Villain Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-bowser.md)