Does Big Bad Island include the interactive figure?

No. It's an expansion set, so it needs a separately sold LEGO® Super Mario Starter Course, which contains the interactive figure.

How many pieces does the set have?

The set has 354 pieces across 168 unique parts, mostly in yellow, dark orange, tan and red.

Are there any minifigures in the box?

No, this set contains landscape and gameplay pieces rather than classic minifigures.

Super Mario

Big Bad Island Expansion Set

Big Bad Island is an expansion set for the interactive LEGO® Super Mario system, adding a volcanic island scene of 354 pieces that connects to a Starter Course sold separately. This page lists every part and colour used, useful for rebuilding, repairing or reselling the set.

Set number: 71412
Year: 2022
Pieces: 354
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 168

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 168

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

What's in the box

At 354 pieces, Big Bad Island sits in the mid-size range for LEGO® Super Mario expansion sets. Rather than a stand-alone build, it's designed to attach to an existing Starter Course, adding fresh terrain, levers and moving hazards to an existing course. There are no minifigures in this set; instead you get landscape pieces, lava sections and action bricks that respond to the interactive figure. That makes it best suited for builders who already own a Starter Course and want to expand their play area rather than start from scratch.

Colour palette and build difficulty

The set leans on yellow, dark orange, tan and red to build its lava-island look, with warm tones dominating throughout. With 168 unique parts it's moderately complex: enough variety to stay engaging without overwhelming builders around age eight and up. Expect plenty of sloped plates and curved pieces used to shape the island's uneven outline. If a piece goes missing, the parts list on this page lets you check exactly which colour and shape you need before ordering a replacement.

Compatibility with other courses

Because it's built as an expansion, Big Bad Island connects to other LEGO® Super Mario sets and lets you extend an existing course with new obstacles. The connection points along its edges match the wider system, so builders can rearrange sections into custom layouts. Collectors scanning the parts list will notice several colours, such as dark orange, reappearing across other volcano or lava-themed sets, which makes leftover pieces easy to reuse elsewhere.

Who it's for

This set suits players who already own an interactive Starter Course and want more terrain and mechanics rather than another figure. Without minifigures, the focus stays firmly on landscape and gameplay function instead of storytelling scenes. Owners of a Starter Course get noticeably more course length and replay value once this island is attached. The full parts list on this page helps with rebuilding the set from scratch or pulling specific colours for other projects.

FAQ

Does Big Bad Island include the interactive figure?: No. It's an expansion set, so it needs a separately sold LEGO® Super Mario Starter Course, which contains the interactive figure.
How many pieces does the set have?: The set has 354 pieces across 168 unique parts, mostly in yellow, dark orange, tan and red.
Are there any minifigures in the box?: No, this set contains landscape and gameplay pieces rather than classic minifigures.