
LEGO® Mario Kart – Bowser's Castle
Bowser's Castle is the dark fortress track familiar from the Mario Kart games, rebuilt here as a detailed LEGO® structure. With 1,068 pieces and 355 unique parts, set 72039 is one of the most part-rich models in the Super Mario range, even though it includes no minifigures.
- Set number
- 72039
- Year
- 2025
- Pieces
- 1,068
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Super Mario
- Different parts
- 355
Parts list 355
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Brick Sloped 45° 1 × 1 × 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid]
× 47
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Open Stud
× 21
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Brick 2 × 3
× 17
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
× 15
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Brick Special 1 × 2 × 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side
× 14
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Plate 2 × 2
× 12
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 12
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Minifig Head [Plain] [Vented Stud - 2 Holes]
× 12
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Brick Curved 2 × 2 × 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End
× 12
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Open Stud
× 12
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Brick 2 × 2
× 11
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Plate Special 1 × 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs
× 11
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Plate 1 × 1
× 10
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Plate Special 1 × 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside]
× 10
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Plate 2 × 4
× 9
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Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
× 9
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Plate 1 × 4
× 9
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots
× 9
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Plate 2 × 3
× 8
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Plate 1 × 2
× 8
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Plate 1 × 1
× 8
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Plate 2 × 8
× 8
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Plate 1 × 3
× 8
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Plate 1 × 6
× 8
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Panel 1 × 4 × 2 with Side Supports - Hollow Studs
× 8
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
× 8
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Tile Round 1 × 1 Quarter
× 8
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 2 × 2
× 8
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Bracket 1 × 2 - 2 × 2 Inverted
× 8
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Plate Special 1 × 1 × 2/3 Half Round with Side Stud
× 7
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Plate Special Round 2 × 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate)
× 7
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Tile 1 × 1 with Groove
× 7
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Plate Special 1 × 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs
× 7
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 1 × 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
× 7
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Plate Special 2 × 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper)
× 7
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Brick 1 × 2
× 6
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Plate 2 × 2
× 6
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Plate 1 × 2
× 6
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Plate 1 × 1
× 6
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Brick Curved 1 × 2 × 1 1/3 with Curved Top
× 6
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Plate Special Round 2 × 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate)
× 6
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Tile Special 2 × 3 Pentagonal
× 6
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Brick Sloped 45° 1 × 1 × 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid]
× 6
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Brick Curved Inverted 2 × 1
× 6
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Brick Wedged, Curved 2 × 1 with Stud Notch Right
× 6
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Brick Wedged, Curved 2 × 1 with Stud Notch Left
× 6
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Brick Special 1 × 4 with 4 Studs on One Side
× 6
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Only 2 studs
× 6
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Open Stud
× 6
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Plate 1 × 2
× 5
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Plate 1 × 2
× 5
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Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]
× 5
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Brick Sloped 45° 1 × 1 × 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid]
× 5
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Brick Special 1 × 2 Palisade [aka Log]
× 5
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Tile 1 × 2 with Groove
× 5
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Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
× 5
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Plate 1 × 4
× 5
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 2 × 2/3
× 5
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Brick 2 × 2 Corner
× 4
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Brick 2 × 2 Corner
× 4
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Description
A famous track turned into a building
Bowser's Castle has appeared as a track across the Mario Kart series for decades and is one of its most recognisable settings among fans. The set translates the fortress's jagged battlements, spiky towers and dark stone look into a standing structure that pairs well with other LEGO® Super Mario sets. Unlike many interactive sets in the range, the focus here sits firmly on architectural rebuilding rather than sensor-based gameplay with a Mario figure, which suits collectors more than players.
355 unique parts for fine detail
With 355 unique parts among 1,068 pieces overall, the castle ranks among the more detailed builds in its size class, visible in its turrets, bridges and small overhangs. The parts list on this page shows just how many specialised shapes are needed for battlements, windows and roof sections to make the fortress look convincing. Builders who enjoy working with unusual pieces will find plenty of choice here for their own fantasy or castle projects.
Grey and black with yellow accents
Light Bluish Grey and Dark Bluish Grey form the stonework, Black adds shadow and detail, and Yellow appears as a signal colour on torches, symbols and other Mario-style accents. That combination produces the familiar Bowser look, mixing threatening fortress architecture with the bold colours of the game series. For fans who already own other track sets, the model fits neatly into a growing collection by colour alone. In the end, this Super Mario set balances build experience and finished result well.
Who this set suits
With no minifigures included, Bowser's Castle is aimed chiefly at collectors and building fans who want to recreate Mario Kart tracks or in-game levels rather than act out play scenes. As a display model, the fortress is impressive on its own and combines well with other Super Mario sets to form a larger landscape. The parts list on this page also helps when hunting for matching colours or shapes for extensions or original creations.
FAQ
- How many pieces does Bowser's Castle have?
- Set 72039 contains 1,068 pieces and 355 unique part types; no minifigures are included.
- What does the set depict?
- It recreates Bowser's Castle, the well-known fortress track from the Mario Kart games, as a standalone building.
- Does it combine with other LEGO® Super Mario sets?
- Yes, as a display model the castle matches the colours and theme of other track and level sets in the range.
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