Have you ever had a child come running towards you, pulling at your shirt, and exclaiming, “Look at this — hey, hey, look at this!“?

I just had that happen during a playtime with my nieces and nephews, and this time, I didn’t need to smile and nod through an elaborate explanation of Captain Underpants or Roblox. No, what my delightful niece revealed to me that day would change my life forever.

Mario. Kart. Legos. That. Fire. Turtle. Shells.

As a tech editor at Mashable, my role involves covering the newest gadgets and gear, but occasionally, some products go unnoticed, and it takes an adorable 6-year-old to bring them to my attention. These Mario Kart Legos may not be brand new, but they are new to me, and I can’t stop playing with them.

As a child, I was passionate about Legos. My most treasured item was a Wild West jail set. When you placed a dynamite-shaped block into the cell door, a spring would send it flying off its hinges. It was incredible, and a similar kind of magic is evident here.

These sets are compact and straightforward enough that you can assemble them quickly with young children, who will enjoy the turtle shell-launching feature just as much as I did.

Not only do these Legos make fantastic gifts, but they can also be found on Amazon starting at just $12.99 (the Yoshi Bike set is basically always available at that price).