With the release of the Super Mario Galaxy movie in early 2026, a wave of merchandise quickly followed. As expected from one of Nintendo’s biggest video game franchises, the film inspired a strong lineup of collectibles and toys. One of the major contributors was JAKKS Pacific, which introduced a range of action figures and playsets tied to the movie. Among their offerings, the item that caught my attention the most was the Yoshi Egg Playset.
Released alongside the film, the Yoshi Egg Playset retailed at an SRP of around USD 37. It was not the only playset produced for the Super Mario Galaxy movie line, as JAKKS Pacific also released a Bowser Castle set. The Yoshi Egg Playset features two foldable diorama scenes; the “real world” and the Super Mario World setting both cleverly designed to close into the shape of a Yoshi egg. The set also includes mini figures of Mario and Yoshi.
To be honest, the overall diorama quality does not completely surpass expectations for its price point. However, the playset still stands out thanks to its well-designed gimmick and charming presentation, which will likely strike a nostalgic chord with millennials who grew up with compact playsets such as Polly Pocket. Its strongest appeal is undoubtedly as a display piece for Nintendo collectors, especially for fans who already own Super Mario memorabilia which are USJ' Nintendo World in my case. At very least I consider this playset is overall better deal compared to the recent Yoshi hatch toy.
I may have missed the chance to watch the Super Mario Galaxy movie this year, but it is definitely something I intend to catch up on in the future.
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