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Set 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade
Super Mario

Donkey Kong Arcade

Donkey Kong Arcade 72051 recreates the classic cabinet as a standalone build within the LEGO® Super Mario range. At 1,367 pieces with no minifigure, the cabinet itself is the whole point.

Set number
72051
Year
2026
Pieces
1,367
Minifigures
0
Theme
Super Mario
Different parts
304
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 304

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Spare parts (20)

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

Description

Building a cabinet, not a scene

There's no minifigure here, which tells you the build is entirely about the cabinet rather than a play scenario. 304 unique parts cover the screen, control panel and side art needed to make the shape read as an arcade machine. If you're into retro gaming, this behaves more like a miniature piece of furniture than a typical action set. Setting the 1,367 pieces against the 304 unique parts shows a ratio that is typical for Super Mario sets, mixing recurring basic elements with more elaborate specialised pieces, which keeps the build varied without ever feeling unnecessarily complicated.

Colour scheme

Black, dark azure, red and white carry the design, a high-contrast mix that suits a cabinet with a glowing screen and bold graphics. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly how the 1,367 pieces split across those colours, which helps when you're sorting bricks as you build. This colour distribution is typical of Super Mario sets in this size range and directly shapes how uniform or contrasting the finished model looks on a shelf, something worth considering when building out a wider collection.

Build scope and audience

1,367 pieces built from only 304 unique shapes means plenty of repetition, typical for a flat, panelled structure like a cabinet. It suits fans of classic video games and anyone who collects display models rather than play sets. The repetition also makes the build easy to follow section by section. Before buying, it is also worth checking the absence of minifigures, since that number signals whether the set leans toward extended play scenes or a single display piece, which makes the buying decision easier depending on how you plan to use it.

Scale and the parts list

At 1,367 pieces built from just 304 unique shapes, this set sits in the large-but-repetitive category, where identical bricks recur often, typical of flat, panelled builds like a cabinet. That makes the build more predictable and quicker once the first layers are down. If you want to reuse the pieces for your own retro-themed projects, the parts list on this page lists every shape with its colour and quantity, useful for estimating how many plates and tiles a similar cabinet build would need. Especially across Super Mario sets with a similar piece count, comparing several parts lists before buying is a good way to judge how much shape variety versus repetition each set actually offers.

FAQ

Does Donkey Kong Arcade 72051 include a minifigure?
No, the set has no minifigure and focuses entirely on the cabinet build.
How many pieces does the set have?
It's made up of 1,367 pieces across 304 unique parts.
What colours define the model?
Black, dark azure, red and white make up the main colour scheme.

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