Do I need a starter course for this to work?

Yes, the interactive jaw only works with a LEGO Super Mario starter course containing the Mario or Luigi figure. On its own, it's a static build.

How many pieces does it include?

160 pieces across 76 unique elements, mainly in reddish brown, black, light bluish grey and yellow.

Are there any minifigures in the set?

No classic minifigures are included; the focus is the moving Chain Chomp figure itself.

Super Mario

Chain Chomp Jungle Encounter Expansion Set

The Chain Chomp Jungle Encounter Expansion Set adds one of the most recognisable enemies from the Super Mario games to your LEGO Super Mario collection. Across 160 pieces you build a jungle scene where the chained, spiky ball lunges out at passing characters. As an expansion set it needs a LEGO Super Mario starter course to unlock its interactive features.

Set number: 71381
Year: 2021
Pieces: 160
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 76

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 76

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 (9)

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

Description

Meet Chain Chomp

Chain Chomp is the snarling, chained sphere that has chased Mario across games for decades, usually straining at its post until a player wanders too close. This set gives the character a snapping jaw and surrounds it with a log cage and jungle greenery, so the scene reads instantly even to players who have never owned the interactive figure itself. The build leans on reddish brown, black, light bluish grey and yellow, splitting the palette between rough timber, stone and the creature's warning colours. It is a compact but recognisable slice of the game world.

160 pieces, 76 unique elements

With 160 pieces and 76 unique elements, this is one of the smaller entries in the LEGO Super Mario range, which makes it a manageable build for younger or less experienced builders. Despite the modest piece count, branches, leaves and a raised mound of earth give the jungle scene some genuine depth rather than a flat backdrop. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which elements and colours went into the model, useful if you are hunting for specific pieces to reuse or want to check what is included before buying.

An expansion, not a starter course

It is worth knowing this set does not include its own sensor-equipped Mario or Luigi figure; it only expands an existing LEGO Super Mario starter course with a new encounter. Chain Chomp's interactive jaw only reacts once connected to the electronic figure from a separate starter set. Anyone who already owns a starter course can simply attach the jungle section and add another obstacle to their layout. Without the electronics, the scene still works perfectly well as a static display model on a shelf.

Good for collectors and reuse

Because of its manageable size, this set works well as an entry point into a wider Super Mario layout that grows over time with further expansion sets. The reddish brown and light bluish grey pieces are also handy building material for other jungle or nature-themed creations away from the Mario theme entirely. With no minifigures in the classic sense, the set is aimed squarely at fans of the game series who want to complete their roster of enemies or add a fresh scene to an existing course.

FAQ

Do I need a starter course for this to work?: Yes, the interactive jaw only works with a LEGO Super Mario starter course containing the Mario or Luigi figure. On its own, it's a static build.
How many pieces does it include?: 160 pieces across 76 unique elements, mainly in reddish brown, black, light bluish grey and yellow.
Are there any minifigures in the set?: No classic minifigures are included; the focus is the moving Chain Chomp figure itself.

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