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Set 71388 Boss Sumo Bro Topple Tower Expansion Set
Super Mario

LEGO® Boss Sumo Bro Topple Tower Expansion Set

Boss Sumo Bro Topple Tower is an expansion set for LEGO® Super Mario, adding a boss battle and a collapsing tower to an existing course. With 231 pieces spread across 112 unique parts, it is one of the more detailed expansions in the range, though it is not a standalone set on its own.

Set number
71388
Year
2021
Pieces
231
Minifigures
0
Theme
Super Mario
Different parts
112
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Parts list 112

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Description

An expansion, not a starter set

Like every LEGO® Super Mario expansion, this set only works alongside a Starter Course containing the interactive Mario or Luigi figure with its sensor. That is why there are no minifigures here, just building elements for a new obstacle on the course. Anyone who already owns a starter set can use this one to add a fresh challenge rather than starting a collection from scratch. The building material for the tower and its tipping mechanism also combines well with other expansion sets, making it possible to assemble an increasingly large course over time.

A high share of unique parts

112 unique shapes out of 231 pieces is a notably high ratio, meaning more than half the parts appear only once or twice in the build. That usually points to a fair number of specialised pieces, likely tied to the mechanism that makes the tower topple. The full parts list on this page breaks down exactly which shapes and functional elements are included. Mechanisms like this are a recurring feature of LEGO® Super Mario expansions, which usually combine decoration with a playable function such as levers, traps or moving platforms.

Colours built around the boss theme

Light grey and white make up the tower structure, while bright light orange marks out the Boss Sumo Bro character and black adds contrast and detail. This combination is typical of the more action-focused enemy sets in the Super Mario range, which stand out visually from the friendlier standard course pieces. Recognisable character colours matter a lot in LEGO® Super Mario sets generally, since the range leans heavily on familiar characters and situations from the video games.

Best for existing collectors

Being an expansion, this set mainly suits players already building out a LEGO® Super Mario collection who want a new boss encounter to add to their course. The 112 unique parts, many likely mechanism-related, can also be reused for other builds involving movement, so it is worth checking the parts list on this page before hunting for individual pieces elsewhere. Since most of the parts are functional rather than purely decorative, they also work well for building other moving constructions outside the Super Mario range.

FAQ

Can set 71388 be built on its own?
No, it is an expansion set. It needs a LEGO® Super Mario Starter Course with the interactive figure to work.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, LEGO® Super Mario sets use an interactive sensor figure from the starter set instead of minifigures.
How many pieces and unique parts does it have?
It has 231 pieces, 112 of which are unique shapes, a high proportion of variety for a set this size.

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