Good news for Lego Super Mario fans! The recently discontinued Lego Super Mario: Bowser’s Muscle Car set is back in stock at Amazon. This sought-after, 458-piece construction kit was initially marked for retirement by Lego several months ago, along with two other Lego Super Mario creations. Since then, other major retailers have sold out their supplies. What’s even better, Amazon has reduced the price of Bowser’s Muscle Car, bringing it down to $24 (originally $30). Given that Amazon had been charging the full price recently, this could be the last chance to grab this cool little Lego Super Mario set at a discounted price.
Lego Super Mario: Bowser’s Muscle Car (71431)
Bowser’s Muscle Car has been removed from Lego’s “Last Chance to Buy” section, signaling its official retirement and no return to the Lego Store. Two additional Lego Super Mario sets are also nearing their departure: the 598-piece Soda Jungle Maker Set (71434) and the 173-piece Goomba’s Playground (71433). Currently, a few stores still have these sets in stock, with Amazon and Target providing the best deals. Also, Amazon is the exclusive retailer with all four of the retired Lego Super Mario: Donkey Kong sets available.
$23.95 (was $30)
Bowser’s Muscle Car, comprising 458 pieces, is officially classified as a Lego Super Mario expansion, yet it also serves as a striking and wallet-friendly display piece for enthusiasts of the iconic antagonist. The brick-built Bowser figurine can be displayed independently or behind the wheel of his renowned vehicle from Super Mario 3D World.
This vibrant purple and yellow car measures 6 inches in length, 4 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in height. It includes a pair of bomb props to hurl at Interactive Lego Mario, Luigi, and Peach figurines. If any of the Interactive Lego Mario figures manages to commandeer the vehicle, the Action Tag in the driver’s seat triggers unique sound effects and reactions. But do remember that these interactive features require you to own one of the electronic figures from the starter kits.
The reason for Bowser’s Muscle Car’s retirement is likely linked to the new Lego Mario Kart: Bowser’s Castle set, which debuted on August 1. This $100, 1,068-piece playset features Bowser and Yoshi with their respective karts. The King Koopa figurine is identical to the one included with Bowser’s Muscle Car.
If you’re looking to construct additional characters and karts for Bowser to race in his muscle car, here’s a listing of the currently available Lego Mario Kart sets. Just be aware that the muscle car is larger than the karts.
Lego Super Mario Starter Courses:
Should you need one of the Interactive Lego Super Mario figures, explore the deals on the Adventures with Mario Starter Sets featured below. Lego released an Interactive Lego Mario Kart Starter Set on August 1 for $55, however, you can acquire last year’s starter sets for approximately $40 each on Amazon.
$41 (was $55)
The Soda Jungle Maker Set presents a diverse array of unique elements that can introduce a splash of color and variety to your Lego Mario courses. This is considered among the most impressive expansion sets because it centers around smaller builds, instead of a singular, central piece. Though previously priced as low as $35, the Soda Jungle Maker set currently sells for $41.
This 598-piece set features three Lego Mario figures, who all belong to Bowser’s crew: Piranha Plant, Wiggler, and Pink Shy Guy. In addition to the figures, you’ll piece together different environmental elements found in the New Super Mario Bros. U’s Soda Jungle world. Notable accessories include a Special Pipe and the Customization Machine, which is associated with two Question Blocks and interacts with the Lego Mario starter set figures. Multiple Action Tags are spread throughout, making it an excellent option for youngsters who enjoy building and playing Mario levels with Lego.
For those who are fans of Piranha Plants, you should definitely consider the 540-piece Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant. As one of several display models designed for adults by Lego, themed around Nintendo, you can currently save 20% at Amazon.
$11.24 (was $15)
Goombas’ Playground is the smallest of the three newly retired Lego Super Mario construction sets. This 173-piece build features three Goombas, each exhibiting a distinct facial expression, in addition to a seesaw and hollow tree trunk complete with perches. You can acquire this $15 kit for $11.24, while supplies last.
There’s an exciting upcoming Lego set for Nintendo enthusiasts to include on their holiday wishlists. On October 1, Lego will launch an almost 1:1 scale replica of the original Game Boy. Designed as a 421-piece display model intended for adults, it includes two buildable game cartridges, three lenticular screens, and a pair of stands to exhibit your Game Boy alongside one of the game cartridges. The remaining game cartridge can be stored within the handheld’s cartridge slot. Pre-orders have sold out across multiple retailers, but you can currently order the Lego Game Boy at select stores, including Amazon and Walmart, for $60.