
LEGO® Bowser's Airship Expansion Set
Bowser's Airship Expansion Set adds 1,152 extra pieces to existing Super Mario sets, without any minifigures of its own. With 380 different parts, it's one of the more part-heavy expansions in the range, focused mainly on structural building material and detailing. Light bluish grey, black, medium nougat and tan dominate the colour scheme, giving the airship its steely, nautical-meets-airborne look.
- Set number
- 71391
- Year
- 2021
- Pieces
- 1,152
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Super Mario
- Different parts
- 380
Parts list 380
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots
× 49
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Brick 1 × 6
× 20
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Brick 1 × 2
× 18
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Technic Axle 2 Notched
× 17
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Technic Beam 1 × 6 Thin
× 16
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Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]
× 16
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Plate 1 × 2
× 14
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Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole]
× 13
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Plate 1 × 2
× 11
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 2 × 2/3
× 11
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Brick 1 × 1
× 10
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Plate 1 × 1
× 10
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 1 × 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top]
× 10
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Brick Round 1 × 1 Open Stud
× 10
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Equipment Lantern
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 10
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Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise
× 10
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Brick Sloped 65° 2 × 1 × 2
× 10
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)
× 9
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Plate 1 × 1
× 8
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Brick Curved 1 × 2 × 1 1/3 with Curved Top
× 8
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Half Circle
× 8
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 8
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 8
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Tile 2 × 2 Curved, Macaroni
× 8
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 2 × 2
× 8
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Tile Round 2 × 2 with Red Bowser Skull print
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 7
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Plate 1 × 2
× 7
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Plate 1 × 4
× 7
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Technic Brick 1 × 6 [5 Pin Holes]
× 7
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Brick 1 × 1
× 6
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Brick 1 × 1
× 6
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Plate 2 × 4
× 6
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Brick Sloped 45° 2 × 1 with Bottom Pin
× 6
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Technic Brick 1 × 4 [3 Pin Holes]
× 6
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Plate 2 × 6
× 6
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Brick Round 2 × 2 with Axle Hole
× 6
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Brick Curved 1 × 2 × 1 1/3 with Curved Top
× 6
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 6
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 6
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side
× 6
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Tile Round 2 × 2 with Bottom Stud Holder
× 6
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Tile Special Round 2 × 2 with Hole
× 6
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
× 6
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Technic Beam 1 × 11 Thick
× 6
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Hinge Plate 1 × 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger
× 6
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Hinge Plate 3 × 4 Locking Dual 2 Finger, 7 teeth
No longer produced · last seen 2021
× 6
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Brick Round 3 × 3 × 2 Recessed Center with 2 × 2 Studs and Axle Hole
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 6
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Tile 2 × 4 with Groove
× 6
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Stud on 1 Side
× 6
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Panel 1 × 2 × 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs]
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 6
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Tile Round 1 × 1
× 6
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Tile 1 × 4 with Groove
× 5
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Brick 1 × 4
× 5
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Plate 2 × 3
× 5
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Plate 1 × 2
× 5
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Tile 1 × 2 with Groove
× 5
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Technic Bush
× 5
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Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
× 5
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Technic Axle 3
× 5
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Tile 1 × 6 with Groove
× 5
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Spare parts (26)
These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots
× 3
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
× 1
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Technic Bush
× 1
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Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
× 1
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Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]
× 1
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Brick Sloped 45° 1 × 1 × 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid]
× 1
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Half Circle
× 1
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 1
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 1
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 1
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Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
× 1
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 1
Description
An expansion, not a standalone set
As an expansion set, the airship is designed to add onto existing Super Mario starter courses rather than function on its own. At 1,152 pieces, it brings considerably more building material than many regular expansion sets, making it especially suited to collectors looking to noticeably grow their layout. The airship's structure leaves room for several interaction points that work together with the electronic Mario figure from the starter set. Builders extending their layout further also benefit from the many structural pieces, which are easy to reuse elsewhere.
380 parts for plenty of detail
With 380 different parts, this set counts among the more detailed expansions in the range. Light bluish grey and black form the main hull structure, while medium nougat and tan appear on timber-style deck elements and detailing, giving the airship a sturdy, slightly rustic character. The parts list on this page shows exactly which shapes and colours are used, which is handy for anyone hunting for specific pieces for their own conversions.
Not a minifigure set
As a pure expansion set, no minifigures are included, characters such as Bowser or the interactive Mario figure come from separately sold sets. The focus here sits entirely on building parts, mechanisms and structure, which makes the set most interesting for collections that already exist. Anyone without a starter set should bear this in mind before buying, since the airship isn't playable on its own.
For existing Mario collections
At nearly 1,150 pieces, the set offers enough scope to meaningfully extend an existing Super Mario course, adding new height or combat elements. The build splits into several sections, which keeps even a larger expansion like this manageable across individual sessions. For fans who regularly grow their layout, this set is one of the more substantial ways to add new scenes and challenges. It also works well as a holiday gift or add-on for an already-owned starter set.
FAQ
- Does the set include any minifigures?
- No, this is a pure expansion set with no minifigures or interactive figures of its own.
- Can the set be played with on its own?
- No, Bowser's Airship Expansion Set needs an existing Super Mario starter set to be used to its full extent.
- How many pieces does the expansion set have?
- The set totals 1,152 pieces, including 380 different shapes, all listed in the parts list on this page.
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