Why doesn't the set include minifigures?

As an expansion set it adds no Mario figure of its own, only new track and the built Spike enemy character.

How many pieces does the set have?

540 pieces, including 192 unique elements.

Super Mario

Big Spike's Cloudtop Challenge Expansion Set

71409 recreates a cloud-level obstacle course built around Spike, a recurring enemy from the Super Mario games. As an expansion set, it needs a separately sold LEGO® Super Mario Starter Course to work, so it has no minifigures of its own. With 540 pieces and 192 unique elements, the track combines white, green, light bluish grey and red.

Set number: 71409
Year: 2022
Pieces: 540
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 192

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 192

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 (19)

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

Description

Spike, a familiar Mario enemy

Spike is a recurring antagonist across the Super Mario games, best known for hurling spiked balls at Mario. Here, the character sits at the centre of a cloud-themed obstacle course reminiscent of the Cloudtop levels found in several Mario titles, complete with hazards that trigger as the interactive Mario figure passes through. That link to a familiar video-game setting gives the set an extra layer of recognition for anyone who's played the games it draws on.

Interactive, not just decorative

This is a LEGO® Super Mario expansion set, meaning it only functions when connected to a separately sold Starter Course containing the electronic Mario or Luigi figure. That's why no minifigures are included here, even though the Spike enemy itself is a built, playable element. Connection points let the new obstacle section attach directly to an existing track, so the set adds onto a collection piece by piece rather than standing alone as its own separate model.

Cloud white and warning green

The colour palette of white, green, light bluish grey and red captures the sky-and-cloud setting of the scene, with green acting as a clear contrast colour on obstacles and interactive parts. Red highlights specific action elements within the course, making them easy to spot during fast-paced play. This page's full parts list covers all 192 unique elements in the set along with their colours, handy if you're after specific pieces for other builds.

An add-on for existing tracks

Being an expansion set, 71409 is aimed at anyone who already owns a Super Mario Starter Course and wants to extend their track with fresh obstacles and challenges. At 540 pieces, it's one of the larger expansion sets in the range, adding a noticeable stretch to an existing layout and keeping a course feeling fresh over repeated play sessions. It's a good choice for recreating a level that echoes the cloud worlds familiar from the video games.

FAQ

Do I need a Starter Course to use 71409?: Yes, this expansion set only works alongside a separately sold LEGO® Super Mario Starter Course containing the interactive Mario figure.
Why doesn't the set include minifigures?: As an expansion set it adds no Mario figure of its own, only new track and the built Spike enemy character.
How many pieces does the set have?: 540 pieces, including 192 unique elements.