Does set 71416 work without any other pieces?

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

Why doesn't this set include minifigures?

LEGO® Super Mario sets use an electronic, interactive figure instead of traditional minifigures, which comes with the separately sold starter set.

How many pieces does the set contain?

The expansion set has 218 pieces across 88 distinct shapes, mostly in light grey, red and shades of orange.

Super Mario

Lava Wave Ride Expansion Set

Set 71416 is part of the LEGO® Super Mario range and works as an expansion set, adding to an existing starter course. With 218 pieces, it introduces a lava-themed obstacle module and comes with no minifigures of its own. The parts list on this page shows all 88 distinct shapes in the set.

Set number: 71416
Year: 2023
Pieces: 218
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 88

What can I build with it?

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Parts list 88

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Description

An expansion, not a starter set

Set 71416 belongs to the LEGO® Super Mario range and is built as an expansion set, which means it does not work on its own but adds to an existing starter course featuring the interactive Mario, Luigi or Peach figure, sold separately. That is also why this set includes no minifigures in the traditional sense – the interaction is handled by the electronic figure from the starter set. With 218 pieces, the expansion introduces a new obstacle module that can be inserted anywhere along an existing course. Buyers should factor that in before purchasing, since the set alone does not form a complete playable course.

The lava wave mechanic

The name points to a lava wave mechanic typical of the Super Mario range: moving or tilting elements triggered when the interactive figure crosses them, generating points or reactions on the digital counter. Trans-orange pieces usually stand in for lava or fire, creating a clear visual break from the grey base structure. Modules like this add variety to a course without requiring the whole layout to be redesigned from scratch.

Piece variety and colours

The 218 pieces break down into 88 distinct shapes, a moderate ratio that balances functional pieces for the mechanic with decorative elements for the look. Light bluish grey forms the neutral base, while red, trans-orange and orange carry the lava theme. This colour combination blends well with other fiery or volcanic expansion sets from the range, if you already own similar modules.

Combining with other sets

Because every LEGO® Super Mario expansion set relies on a shared track and connector system, this module can be linked freely with other sets in the range and rearranged into different course layouts. For collectors, that means individual sets gradually combine into a larger, personalised track. The parts list on this page shows every shape and colour, useful if you are checking which pieces suit your own rearrangements. With several smaller sets, checking the parts list first helps avoid duplicate pieces and plan additions more precisely.

FAQ

Does set 71416 work without any other pieces?: No, as an expansion set it needs a LEGO® Super Mario starter set with the interactive figure to be fully usable.
Why doesn't this set include minifigures?: LEGO® Super Mario sets use an electronic, interactive figure instead of traditional minifigures, which comes with the separately sold starter set.
How many pieces does the set contain?: The expansion set has 218 pieces across 88 distinct shapes, mostly in light grey, red and shades of orange.

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