For six years, Lego's Super Mario line asked fans to accept a Mario who beeped, blinked, and connected to smartphones — a figure more gadget than toy. Now, in a move timed to Mario Day and taking effect in 2027, Lego and Nintendo are retiring that interactive era entirely, replacing it with the classic minifigure form that collectors have quietly mourned since 2020. It is a reminder that even the most innovative departures from tradition must eventually reckon with what people actually love.