Does the set include the interactive Mario figure?

Yes, the interactive LEGO Mario figure is part of this set, paired here with its own Standard Kart rather than a course to walk through.

Are there any minifigures in the set?

No classic minifigures — the interactive Mario figure and the kart are the main elements of this set.

Can this set be combined with other Mario sets?

Yes, as part of the LEGO® Super Mario range it's designed to work alongside course pieces and other sets in the line.

Super Mario

Mario Kart – Interactive LEGO Mario & Standard Kart

Set 72043 sits within the LEGO® Super Mario range and pairs the interactive Mario figure with a dedicated Standard Kart. With 278 pieces and 133 unique parts, the build focuses on the vehicle rather than on additional minifigures. The full parts list, with every colour and quantity, is further down this page.

Set number: 72043
Year: 2025
Pieces: 278
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)

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

Spare parts (15)

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

Description

A kart built from 278 pieces

Most of the set's 278 pieces go into the Standard Kart itself, and with 133 unique parts it's a more detailed build than the piece count alone suggests. The colour scheme, light bluish grey, black, blue and white, leans towards a realistic racing vehicle rather than the bright tones typical of the Mario world, giving the kart a distinct look next to other sets in the line. That restrained palette also makes the kart easy to spot among brighter Super Mario sets on a shelf.

Built around the interactive Mario figure

LEGO® Super Mario sets revolve around an electronic Mario figure that reacts to colour-coded bricks with points, sounds and expressions, and this set includes that same interactive Mario alongside its own Standard Kart. Rather than walking through a course on foot, Mario gets behind the wheel here, which changes how the figure interacts with any track pieces already in a collection. For anyone who already owns other Super Mario sets, the kart offers a new way to use the same interactive figure they know from elsewhere in the range.

No minifigures, but room to expand

The parts list shows no classic minifigures in this set, so the finished kart is the focus rather than a populated scene. That makes 72043 a natural add-on for anyone already collecting the LEGO® Super Mario range, since the kart can be combined with course sets or enemy figures sold separately. It's a vehicle-focused expansion rather than a standalone starter set. It also works well as a gift for existing fans, since it drops straight into an already-built course without any extra setup.

A vehicle built for active play

Unlike a display-only model, the kart is built to be picked up and raced repeatedly: with 133 distinct parts, the construction holds up to the interactive Mario figure being clipped in and out as it moves between different self-built courses. At 278 pieces, the build itself takes an hour or two, leaving plenty of time for the real point of the set, driving across colour-coded bricks and triggering the figure's reactions. Anyone with existing course pieces can put the kart straight to use without extra setup. For families new to the Super Mario line, the kart and figure together make a compact starting point for a first course.

FAQ

Does the set include the interactive Mario figure?: Yes, the interactive LEGO Mario figure is part of this set, paired here with its own Standard Kart rather than a course to walk through.
Are there any minifigures in the set?: No classic minifigures — the interactive Mario figure and the kart are the main elements of this set.
Can this set be combined with other Mario sets?: Yes, as part of the LEGO® Super Mario range it's designed to work alongside course pieces and other sets in the line.

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