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Set 40787 Mario Kart – Spiny Shell
Super Mario

Mario Kart – Spiny Shell

The blue shell, one of the most feared items in Mario Kart, gets turned into a standalone buildable model in set 40787. Rather than a vehicle or character, this set focuses purely on recreating one recognisable game object out of 234 pieces. It works as a compact display piece for any Super Mario or Mario Kart collection.

Set number
40787
Year
2025
Pieces
234
Minifigures
0
Theme
Super Mario
Different parts
61
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 61

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (3)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Recreating a round shape

Mario Kart's blue shell is defined by its rounded, domed body and pointed spikes, and reproducing that curved silhouette with angular bricks is a genuine building challenge. Blue forms the base of the shell across 234 pieces, with white used for the wing elements that let it fly through the air in-game. Tan and black fill in smaller details such as the face, giving the finished model an instantly recognisable shape even without any accompanying vehicle. That level of detail on a relatively small object shows how much design effort goes into even a single collectible item from the range.

No minifigures, just the object

Unlike many other LEGO Super Mario sets, this one skips minifigures entirely and puts all 61 unique parts into building the shell itself. That single-object focus makes it a good example of how curved, ball-like forms get built from straight-edged bricks, using angled plates and slopes rather than flat walls. It is a different kind of build from vehicle or level sets, closer to a display sculpture than a scene. For anyone curious about building technique, it is a compact example of how far round shapes can be pushed using nothing but standard and specialised bricks.

Where it fits in a collection

At 234 pieces, the set is small enough to display alongside larger Mario Kart or Super Mario sets without taking up much shelf space, while still standing out because of its recognisable shape and colour. For anyone already collecting tracks or karts from the range, it adds one of the series' signature items rather than another vehicle. It also works well as a stand-alone gift for Mario Kart fans, since no other set is needed to appreciate it. The bold blue sphere also stands out well on a desk or shelf alongside other video game collectibles, not just other LEGO Mario models.

Using the parts list

The full breakdown of every piece, including the exact shades of blue and white used, is listed on this page by colour and quantity. That is useful for checking which elements make up the curved shell before buying, or for finding replacement pieces if one goes missing during the build. Since blue and white are common LEGO colours, individual pieces from this list are also easy to repurpose for other round or domed creations, including further items pulled from the wider Mario universe.

FAQ

Does this set include any minifigures?
No, set 40787 contains no minifigures — it is built entirely from parts that form the shell.
How many pieces are in the set?
The model uses 234 pieces made up of 61 unique elements.
What colours are used in the build?
Blue and white make up most of the shell, with tan and black used for facial and edge details.

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