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Set 71382 Piranha Plant Puzzling Challenge Expansion Set
Super Mario

LEGO® Piranha Plant Puzzling Challenge Expansion Set

The Piranha Plant is one of the most recognisable enemies from the Mario games, rebuilt here as a compact expansion set. At 267 pieces it's a quick build, but the hinged jaw gives it a genuine play mechanic rather than just being a static model. This page lists every one of the 74 different parts used.

Set number
71382
Year
2021
Pieces
267
Minifigures
0
Theme
Super Mario
Different parts
74
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 74

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (7)

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

Description

Build and mechanism

The set recreates the Piranha Plant on a short length of pipe, with a red-and-white head and a jaw that snaps shut when a simple lever is pressed. At 267 pieces the build itself is short, but the bold red and black colouring makes the finished model stand out. Reddish brown appears on the pipe and small trim pieces, while white forms the plant's familiar spotted pattern. It's small enough to build in an afternoon, and works equally well as a shelf piece or as an active obstacle once it's connected to a course.

How it connects to a Starter Course

This is an expansion set, so it only becomes interactive once combined with a LEGO® Super Mario Starter Course, which supplies the Mario or Luigi figure and its colour sensor. When the figure passes the Piranha Plant, built-in colour codes trigger reactions such as losing coins, turning the model into more than a single static build. Anyone who already owns other expansion sets can slot this one straight into an existing layout, since the pieces stay compatible with the rest of the range.

Parts and colours

The parts list on this page breaks down all 74 different elements, from the shaped pieces used for the head and jaw to the plainer bricks that make up the pipe. If you're after red, white or reddish brown pieces for other projects, this set is a decent source, since many of the elements are generic enough to use outside the Mario theme too. The colour breakdown also makes it easy to compare this set with other Mario expansions when planning a matching course.

Building a bigger course

Owners of several expansion sets gradually build up their own course of enemies and obstacles, and the Piranha Plant fits that idea well since it focuses on a single enemy rather than a full building. That makes it a relatively affordable way into the range compared with the larger Super Mario sets. For anyone who already has a Starter Course but no expansions yet, the Piranha Plant is a natural next step, since the play mechanic is immediately easy to understand and doesn't rely on any complicated extra parts.

FAQ

Does it work without a Mario figure?
No. As an expansion set, the Piranha Plant needs a LEGO® Super Mario Starter Course with a Mario or Luigi figure to use its sensor mechanism.
How many pieces does the set have?
It has 267 pieces across 74 distinct elements, mostly in red, white, black and reddish brown.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, there are no minifigures – just the Piranha Plant model with its snapping jaw mechanism.

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