Is this set part of the Mario Kart line?

Yes, it belongs to the Mario Kart expansions within the wider Super Mario product range.

Which character is the focus of the set?

The Piranha Plant, staged here as an obstacle in a chase sequence.

Super Mario

Mario Kart – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit

This set belongs to the Mario Kart expansion within the Super Mario line, built around a chase featuring the iconic Piranha Plant as an obstacle. Its 588 pieces build a track-focused play set.

Set number: 72044
Year: 2025
Pieces: 588
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Super Mario
Different parts: 258

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 258

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 (28)

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

Description

A track piece, not a level section

While many Super Mario sets recreate level sections from the classic platformers, this one draws on the Mario Kart spin-off series instead: rather than jumps and enemies, the build centres on track elements, obstacles and the Piranha Plant acting as a trap mechanism familiar from the karting games. The set belongs to the 2025 wave of the Super Mario range, showing how even a narrow slice of the source material can stand on its own as a model. The model's scale places it within a wide range of similar sets, spanning from noticeably smaller to considerably larger alternatives.

Pieces and colours

588 pieces across 258 unique parts give this set a high part variety for its size, pointing to plenty of small track details and mechanisms. Black and dark bluish grey form the road surface, while bright pink and orange supply the Piranha Plant's striking accents. Moving pieces let the plant snap shut as a kart passes by. On average, each of the 258 unique shapes appears roughly 2.3 times across the build, a fairly typical ratio for a set this size. The exact colour distribution shows up best when looking at individual build sections rather than the finished model as a whole.

Track modules that connect

Like other Mario Kart sets, this track section is designed to connect with further expansions. That makes it possible to combine several sets into a longer, custom-built race course instead of stopping at a single stand-alone segment. The instructions break the build into clearly separated sections, making it easy to spread the process across several days if needed. Experienced builders will likely move through the sections faster, while newcomers can take extra breaks without losing track of progress.

Who it suits

This set suits Mario Kart fans and anyone looking to extend a Super Mario collection with track pieces rather than platform level sections. The full parts list with colours is on this page. Compared with similarly sized sets, it's a good example of how much scope and detail can vary within the same size class. Anyone comparing several sets side by side will find piece count, colour palette and minifigure count the most useful reference points.

FAQ

Is this set part of the Mario Kart line?: Yes, it belongs to the Mario Kart expansions within the wider Super Mario product range.
Which character is the focus of the set?: The Piranha Plant, staged here as an obstacle in a chase sequence.
How many pieces does the set have?: 588 pieces across 258 unique parts.