LEGO Yoshi: Fan-Made Builds, Tips, MOC Instructions & Ideas

From eggs to karts: your complete guide to building Yoshi in LEGO form

Yoshi is one of those characters that just works in bricks. Rounded shapes, bold color blocking, expressive eyes, and those unmistakable boots—it’s a combo that invites clever part usage and playful posing. Whether you’re a Super Mario fan hunting for a LEGO Yoshi set vibe for your shelf, or a builder planning a diorama with Super Mario Yoshi LEGO scenery, you’ve got tons of creative directions. Think character sculptures for display, BrickHeadz-scale desk buddies, full-on play scenes like Yoshi’s Island, or even Mario Kart buildouts—yes, you can absolutely pair Yoshi with a kart or riff on the LEGO Mario Kart Yoshi bike concept in minifig or Speed Champions scale.

In this guide, you’ll find practical tips for designing your own LEGO Yoshi MOC and a curated list of ready-to-build fan models (with instructions) to get you started. If you prefer to design from scratch, you can use Studio to block out Yoshi’s silhouette, test color swaps, and tune part availability before you buy anything. If you’re more into instant gratification, our featured selection below includes a spectrum of approaches—from compact BrickHeadz builds to display sculptures and scene dioramas—perfect for display shelves, gaming corners, or a LEGO Yoshi house scene alongside your Super Mario sets.

Below you’ll find hands-on building tips, followed by ideas you can remix for your next creation. Then, scroll to the end for seven excellent Yoshi-themed MOCs with images and direct links to the instructions.

Tips for building a Yoshi MOC (that actually looks like Yoshi)

• Start with silhouettes. Block out the head, snout, cheeks, and shell as simple shapes before adding curves. A 3–5-stud-wide core with plates/tiles for rounding works well for mid-scale builds.

• Color blocking first. Lock in bright green, white, red, and orange/brown boots early; swap rare colors later if needed. One tested tip: building the boots in reddish brown is often easier to source than dark orange. 

• Cheeks & snout shaping. Use SNOT bricks (1×1/1×2 with studs on sides), curved slopes (2×2 macaroni, 1×2 curved slopes), and wedge plates to get that rounded Yoshi face.

• Eyes that read from across the room. Stacked plates with 1×1 round tiles for pupils are simple and expressive. For larger scales, layer tiles on brackets to add eyelids.

• Shell pop. A 4×4 radar dish or stacked round tiles with a red ring sells the back view; integrate with hinge plates to keep the shell centered.

• Stability tricks. Hide Technic pins or internal bars through the torso to anchor the head and tail so Yoshi doesn’t wobble.

• Poseability. Turntables for the neck, clips for arms, and Mixel joints for legs give playful stances without overcomplicating the build.

• Kart compatibility. If you’re riffing on Yoshi’s racing looks, standard 6–8-stud-wide kart chassis pair nicely with mid-scale Yoshis; BrickHeadz-scale works with micro-karts.

Fun model ideas to build around Yoshi

• Yoshi’s Island diorama: Palm tree, cloud platform, and a collectible Yoshi egg.

• Yoshi & Birdo display: A character pair that pops on a shelf (see “Birdo” MOC below).

• Yoshi’s Gift House corner: A cozy LEGO Yoshi house vignette with fruit crates and a mailbox.

• Kart pit stop: Tool rack, spare tires, and a Yoshi-green kart—your take on the LEGO Mario Kart Yoshi bike vibe.

• Food-truck cameo: Park a Yoshi-themed food truck in your LEGO City with custom stickers.

• Mini-egg stand: A tiny shop selling Yoshi eggs (trans-clear stands + speckled patterns).

• Boss-battle platform: Elevations, question blocks, and a spring jump—perfect for play photos.

Featured Yoshi MOCs (with instructions)

Model: Yoshi’s Food Truck

Designer: KraftyKoopa
Get the instructions – Model: Yoshi’s Food Truck | Designer: KraftyKoopa: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-227010 

Model: Yoshi's Island

Designer: tacotaco64™️
Get the instructions – Model: Yoshi's Island | Designer: tacotaco64™️: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-161755 

Model: Yoshi

Designer: Ben_Stephenson
Get the instructions – Model: Yoshi | Designer: Ben_Stephenson: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-153505 

Model: YOSHI

Designer: VICKHEADZ
Get the instructions – Model: YOSHI | Designer: VICKHEADZ: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-132550 

Model: Mario Kart World Yoshi's Food Truck

Designer: Scott Makes MOCs
Get the instructions – Model: Mario Kart World Yoshi's Food Truck | Designer: Scott Makes MOCs: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-231531 

Model: birdo

Designer: Dbricks238
Get the instructions – Model: birdo | Designer: Dbricks238: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-164608 

Model: Yoshi

Designer: curtydc
Get the instructions – Model: Yoshi | Designer: curtydc: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-66392