Does the Piranha Plant set include minifigures?

No, set 71426 consists only of the posable plant model, with no separate minifigures included.

Which game does the Piranha Plant come from?

It's one of the best-known enemies from the Super Mario games, classically appearing by popping out of pipes.

At 540 pieces and 133 unique elements, it's a compact display model aimed at collectors and fans.

Super Mario

Piranha Plant

The Piranha Plant is one of the most recognisable enemies from the Super Mario games, rebuilt here as a standalone display model rather than as part of a wider course layout. With 540 pieces and 133 unique elements, the set focuses on posable detail rather than minifigures. Every part used is listed on this page.

Set number: 71426
Year: 2023
Pieces: 540
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 133

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 133

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (11)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

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Description

A classic enemy, reimagined as a display piece

The Piranha Plant has been a fixture of Super Mario games since the earliest titles, popping out of pipes to snap at Mario and instantly recognisable by its green head, sharp teeth and spotted stem. This set takes that character and builds it as a self-contained display model, completely independent of any wider course setup. At 540 pieces, there's enough scale to render the head, stem and base in proper detail rather than a simplified miniature version squeezed into a much smaller box.

Green, red and black define the look

Bright green, green, red and black make up the palette, mirroring the in-game character closely: bold green for the head and leaves, red for the spotted, gaping mouth. That clean, cartoon-accurate colour scheme with few subtle in-between tones is typical across the whole Super Mario line and makes the finished model instantly identifiable from a distance. With 133 unique elements across 540 pieces, part variety is moderate, which suits a model built from repeating shapes like leaves and teeth.

Posable features, not minifigures

Unlike many other LEGO themes, this set skips minifigures entirely – the appeal instead lies in posable mechanisms that let the head or mouth move, a feature typical of Super Mario expansion sets of this particular kind. That positions the set less towards classic role play and more towards collectors and fans looking to add a posable display piece to an existing Super Mario course or a shelf of its own.

Parts for your own plant or jungle builds

The bold green tones are uncommon compared with most other sets, making them especially useful for plant, jungle or nature-themed builds outside the Super Mario theme, while red and black mix easily into a wider collection. To see exactly which of the 133 unique parts are included and in what colour and quantity, the full breakdown is laid out clearly on the parts list on this page.

FAQ

Does the Piranha Plant set include minifigures?: No, set 71426 consists only of the posable plant model, with no separate minifigures included.
Which game does the Piranha Plant come from?: It's one of the best-known enemies from the Super Mario games, classically appearing by popping out of pipes.
How big is this set?: At 540 pieces and 133 unique elements, it's a compact display model aimed at collectors and fans.

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