Can this set be played with on its own?

No, as an expansion set it needs a LEGO® Super Mario starter set with the interactive Mario figure to work.

How many pieces does the expansion set have?

The set has 84 pieces with 51 distinct part types and includes no minifigures.

Super Mario

Bowser Jr.'s Clown Car Expansion Set

This LEGO® Super Mario expansion set uses 84 pieces to build Bowser Jr.'s Clown Car, the flying vehicle of the well-known villain from the Super Mario games. Unlike the starter sets, it comes without an interactive Mario figure, and instead adds a new vehicle and opponent to an existing course.

Set number: 71396
Year: 2022
Pieces: 84
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 51

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 51

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 (6)

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

Description

An expansion, not a starting point

Worth knowing upfront: as an expansion set, this only works alongside a LEGO® Super Mario starter set, since the interactive Mario figure with its built-in screen is not included here. Instead, the set's 84 pieces add a new obstacle or vehicle to an existing course: Bowser Jr. appears riding his flying Clown Car as an opponent to overcome during play. For fans who already own a starter set, it's a natural next purchase, while newcomers should look at a starter set with the Mario figure first.

Colours pulled from the game world

The parts list shows a colour palette lifted straight from the Super Mario games: bold red and creamy tan echo Bowser Jr.'s appearance, while white and lime add contrast and extra detail. That clear colour association makes the model instantly recognisable even without packaging, which matters for a character set based on a well-known video game series. Browsing the colour breakdown on this page quickly highlights the tones typical of Bowser Jr.

51 part types for a moving vehicle

Out of 84 pieces in total, 51 distinct part types is a comparatively high number, hinting at a mechanically interesting model — likely with moving elements on the Clown Car, such as propellers or swinging arms familiar from the video game. That range of parts makes for a varied building experience that goes beyond a simple static model. The full parts list on this page breaks down exactly which specialised pieces give the vehicle its movement.

An addition to the course

Like most Super Mario expansion sets, this one slots into an existing course built from a starter set and other expansions, letting Bowser Jr. appear anywhere along the route to be 'defeated' by the Mario figure. That makes it especially appealing to collectors who want to keep growing their Mario world with new opponents, vehicles and challenges rather than stopping at a single starter set. The parts list on this page helps compare its specialised pieces against other expansion sets.

FAQ

Can this set be played with on its own?: No, as an expansion set it needs a LEGO® Super Mario starter set with the interactive Mario figure to work.
Which character does this set represent?: It builds Bowser Jr.'s Clown Car, the flying vehicle of the well-known villain from the Super Mario games.
How many pieces does the expansion set have?: The set has 84 pieces with 51 distinct part types and includes no minifigures.