Customer reviews from Mattel Shop
Hot Wheels - Mario Kart Bowser's Castle Track Set
Average customer rating
3.1
(36 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 36 reviews
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Star
14
62%of customers recommend this product.
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16 out of
26)
Customer Reviews for Hot Wheels - Mario Kart Bowser's Castle Track Set
Customer Rating
5
Easy Setup and Lots of Fun
on January 9, 2026
Posted by: Gabby
from Georgia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids loved this Mario Kart track! It was very easy to put together since everything was clearly labeled and the instructions were easy to follow. We found it works best on a non-carpeted floor so the cars can make it through the loop smoothly. The included car didn’t work as well as some other Hot Wheels cars we tried, but my kids still had a lot of fun playing. Overall, it’s a great track and I would recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Big. Storage. Awesome. Kids love it.
on January 7, 2026
Posted by: Rachael
from Tx
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Big. Storage. Awesome. Kids love it. All Christmas presents were put aside for this and the kids haven’t stopped playing with. The foldable storage is awesome and easily put away, especially with the little car spots. Definitely recommended for Mario loving racers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
1
Would not recommend at all!
on January 6, 2026
Posted by: Jerr
from Michigan
I am not one to write reviews, but this is without a doubt one of the most disappointing products I have ever dealt with. My daughter was super exited to get this for Christmas only for me to first be disappointed with the box not including and instructions or stickers. After figuring it out and putting it together based off of pictures, the more disappointing thing was realized. The launcher just flat out is a poor design. It maybe gets the car through 20% of the time, and that’s for me. My 5 year old daughter can barely get it to go ever. Mattel, you need to go back to the drawing board on this design, I have a feeling you have a lot of disappointed customers. This feels extremely rushed to the market.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
4
Hot Wheels Mario Kart Bowser Track Set – Fun,
on January 6, 2026
Posted by: Kristen M
from Cleveland, Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What we liked:
• The Mario Kart theme is spot-on. Bowser, the obstacles, and the track design really feel like the video game, which makes play more immersive.
• Once it’s set up, the racing and launching action is fast and exciting. My child enjoyed experimenting with different launch speeds and racing different characters.
• The cars are sturdy and work well with other Hot Wheels Mario Kart tracks and vehicles, which adds replay value.
• The Mario Kart theme is spot-on. Bowser, the obstacles, and the track design really feel like the video game, which makes play more immersive.
• Once it’s set up, the racing and launching action is fast and exciting. My child enjoyed experimenting with different launch speeds and racing different characters.
• The cars are sturdy and work well with other Hot Wheels Mario Kart tracks and vehicles, which adds replay value.
Things to know:
• Setup takes a little patience. An adult will likely need to help the first time, and younger kids may need help re-aligning pieces if the track shifts.
• Cars can occasionally fly off the track if launched too hard, which can be frustrating at first — but kids quickly figure out the right balance.
• It’s best played on a solid surface with enough space.
• Setup takes a little patience. An adult will likely need to help the first time, and younger kids may need help re-aligning pieces if the track shifts.
• Cars can occasionally fly off the track if launched too hard, which can be frustrating at first — but kids quickly figure out the right balance.
• It’s best played on a solid surface with enough space.
Overall:
This is a great set for an 8-year-old who enjoys building, problem-solving, and action play. It’s not a “set it and forget it” toy, but once assembled, it delivers lots of fun and feels true to the Mario Kart experience. A solid choice from Mattel for fans of both brands.
This is a great set for an 8-year-old who enjoys building, problem-solving, and action play. It’s not a “set it and forget it” toy, but once assembled, it delivers lots of fun and feels true to the Mario Kart experience. A solid choice from Mattel for fans of both brands.
Recommended for: Ages 7–10, Mario Kart fans, and kids who enjoy interactive track play.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Great for Mario lovers
on January 3, 2026
Posted by: Robbie C
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] At first I was a little intimidated by the set up but the instructions were easy to follow. Lots of pieces to connect so it took a little longer to put together than expected. My little guy loved the track. The downside is it's hard to launch the guys. You have to really hit then launcher hard and at the perfect spot to get it to go around. We wish there was an electronic shooter as an option.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
1
Picture looks better than actual product
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: Ampatrick
Like many other reviews, launcher is terrible. No matter what we try or do we cannot get the kart to make it up and around the loop. If we hit the launcher as hard as we can the kart just goes flying. Major disappointment on Christmas morning.
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
4
Wow Factor!
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: misslv007
from Wisconsin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son was excited as soon as he saw the box. I took a picture of all the parts before building to see how much time it would take. Please note this needs quite a bit of assembly but worth it. Helps build teamwork, following directions, hardwork, determination, and memories. Kids these days easily give up and this teaches completion if they want the toy to work. There are no sound effects, or visual effects. Just good old fashioned building and play. It took us about 30/45 mins to add stickers and build/assemble. It looks amazing and he loves it! I recommend for teaching and for fun. Great quality, sturdy, and colorful.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Blazing Review
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: Sunny
from Gardner, KS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm obsessed with this track set! 🤩 My 7-year-old daughter loves Mario Kart, and this is the ultimate addition to her collection. The Bowser's Castle track is so much fun to play with, and the 1:64 scale die-cast Kamek toy vehicle is adorable! 😍
The track is sturdy, and the storage is genius – easy to set up and store. The Kamek vehicle fits perfectly on the track, and the details are amazing. We've had hours of playtime, and it's sparked some awesome imaginative play.
Highly recommend for any Mario Kart fan! 🚗🔥
*Pros:*
- Sturdy track
- Adorable Kamek vehicle
- Awesome storage
- Encourages imaginative play
- Sturdy track
- Adorable Kamek vehicle
- Awesome storage
- Encourages imaginative play
*Cons:*
- Might be pricey for some
- Small parts (watch little siblings!)
- Might be pricey for some
- Small parts (watch little siblings!)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop