From the moment LEGO® Mario arrived on the scene, fans called for his brother Luigi to join him. With the release of the latest wave of LEGO Super Mario sets on August 1, the Mario Bros have finally been reunited via the set LEGO 71387 . But don't be fooled into thinking this is just a green version of Mario, the LEGO version of Luigi is significantly different and introduces new play elements to the LEGO Super Mario sets.
Although the core of both LEGO Mario and Luigi are identical, the package it comes from is different in small ways. Some of these aren't too obvious at first glance. Although the Mario Bros. While their 8-bit lives looked pretty much the same, they've carved out their own identity over the years. Luigi is now depicted as taller than Mario, who is incorporated into this LEGO mold.
LEGO Luigi has a longer face compared to LEGO Mario, this gives him about a stud in height advantage. His overalls are also slightly different, but also a darker shade of blue, the body part is slightly smaller and the legs are slightly longer compared to Mario. Luigi's feet are also slightly smaller. LEGO Luigi can still wear the different Power-Up suits.
The design changes are also evident on Luigi's face. In addition to the face being longer, the hair section is wider, which helps to elongate the figure. LEGO Luigi also has a rounder nose, a different mustache shape and a smaller mouth shield.
The way LEGO Luigi handles the action bricks and other movements is similar to that of LEGO Mario. Charles Martinet once again provided the voice for the character, which is slightly different from Mario's. By connecting the two characters to the app, you can play courses in two-player mode. With both characters connected, they will show a yellow neckerchief on their screens. If either character hits a warp pipe, both will display the countdown timer. The main difference from two-player gameplay is the ability to earn bonus coins. If both players eliminate an enemy or move in the same way, they both get bonus coins.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW SUPER MARIO SET:
Do you need LEGO Luigi to play new sets?
No, LEGO Mario can interact with all new sets and LEGO Luigi can interact with all previous sets. It's just fun to reunite the brothers and their fun interactions are a nice touch. By turning both on and pressing the connect button, the two will automatically pair and greet each other cheerfully. If one of them falls, the other asks if they are okay.
Do you need LEGO Mario to use LEGO Luigi?
No, LEGO Luigi works the same way as LEGO Mario, but does not require both interactive figures for the other to work.
Does LEGO Luigi work with previous sets?
Yes, LEGO Luigi can interact with all previous LEGO Super Mario sets and character packs.
Can LEGO Luigi wear power-up suits?
Yes, even though he has slightly different overalls in his standard form, the extra suits still fit and activate the various power-up actions.
Can LEGO Luigi communicate with the Nintendo Entertainment System?
Yes, it activates the same 'level music' and power-up SFXs when placed on top of the retro TV.
LEGO Luigi can be found in set 71387: Adventures with Luigi Starter Course set, available from August 1. LEGO Mario is included in set 71360: Adventures with Mario Starter Course, available now. The new range of LEGO Super Mario expansion sets, character packs and Power-up Suits will be available from August 1.