Does the set include classic minifigures?

No, it uses the larger figures from the interactive LEGO Super Mario range instead of classic minifigures.

How many pieces does Prince Florian & Castle Bowser have?

The set contains 1,251 pieces, 390 of them distinct.

Do you need other Super Mario sets to use it?

It is designed as an expansion and works best alongside other sets from the interactive range, though it can stand alone.

Set 72042 Prince Florian & Castle Bowser

Super Mario

LEGO® Prince Florian & Castle Bowser

Prince Florian & Castle Bowser expands the LEGO® Super Mario range with Bowser's fortress and a supporting character from the games. At 1,251 pieces and built without classic minifigures, using the larger interactive Super Mario figures instead, it is designed as an add-on for existing collections. For anyone who already owns pieces of the interactive Super Mario line, it adds a striking new centrepiece.

Set number: 72042
Year: 2025
Pieces: 1,251
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 390

What can I build with it?

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Parts list 390

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (40)

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

Description

An expansion for the Super Mario world

The set is built as an expansion, aimed at anyone who already owns parts of the interactive LEGO Super Mario range. At its centre is Bowser's fortress, recreated with classic elements such as battlements, spikes and dark towers, a visual counterpoint to the colourful Mushroom Kingdom sets. It is joined by Prince Florian, a character from the game series who can be positioned as a standalone element within the scene. Together, the two pieces add a clear narrative accent to the growing Super Mario line-up.

Architecture rather than minifigures

Unlike many other LEGO themes, the Super Mario range skips classic minifigures entirely, focusing instead on the fortress itself and the series' own interactive figures. The build stands out for its clear silhouette, recognisable video-game details and a construction style built around instant recognition. For fans of the games, that is part of the appeal in itself: this is less about open-ended fantasy building and more about translating a familiar game environment into bricks as faithfully as possible.

Colours, parts and build scope

Black, dark bluish grey, tan and light bluish grey dominate the fortress, giving Bowser's realm its distinctive, slightly menacing look. With 1,251 pieces and 390 distinct parts, this ranks among the more piece-heavy expansions in the range, with plenty of small-scale sections for towers, battlements and detailing. The parts list on this page shows every colour and shape used, useful for anyone hunting specific pieces for their own castle builds.

Who the expansion is for

The set suits existing owners of the interactive LEGO Super Mario range looking to add a striking counterpart to the Mushroom Kingdom. It also works reasonably well as a standalone build thanks to its clear architecture, though the full appeal comes from combining it with other sets in the line. Fans of video-game builds and collectors of eye-catching set pieces will find plenty to like here. Displayed next to an existing Mushroom Kingdom set, the fortress makes for a clear visual contrast on the shelf.

FAQ

Does the set include classic minifigures?: No, it uses the larger figures from the interactive LEGO Super Mario range instead of classic minifigures.
How many pieces does Prince Florian & Castle Bowser have?: The set contains 1,251 pieces, 390 of them distinct.
Do you need other Super Mario sets to use it?: It is designed as an expansion and works best alongside other sets from the interactive range, though it can stand alone.

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