Powerpuff vs. Princess!
Defend the playground with Bubbles

Join Bubbles in a showdown against Princess Morbucks! This fun 144-piece set features a playground with a spinning merry-go-round, rainbow slide, and even a fully articulated mech suit.

🏛 The Powerpuff Girls
Set #41287

Bubbles Playground Showdown

Bubbles' Playground Showdown is a vibrant and playful set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for young children and fans of the Powerpuff Girls looking for a quick and enjoyable build. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 144 pcs 🎂 Ages 6+
★★★☆☆ 3.5

Fans appreciate the set for its cute design and accurate representation of the Powerpuff Girls theme. However, some find it slightly overpriced for the piece count and complexity of the build.

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$19.99
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📝 Our Take

Bubbles' Playground Showdown is a vibrant and playful set. It captures the whimsical spirit of The Powerpuff Girls with its bright colors, fun playground equipment, and adorable minifigures. This set offers a lighthearted building experience and a charming display piece for fans of the show.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and Powerpuff Girls fans. The build is straightforward and engaging, making it a great starter set. The play features, like the merry-go-round and slide, add to the fun.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build. The set is relatively small and simple, so consider larger, more intricate LEGO sets if you prefer a more demanding building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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144
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
6-12
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Easy-to-follow instructions suitable for beginners
  • Fun play features like the spinning merry-go-round and rainbow slide
  • Bright and colorful design that captures the essence of the show
  • Simple building techniques perfect for younger builders

📈 Investment Analysis

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Bubbles' Playground Showdown offers moderate investment potential. As a retired set from a licensed theme (The Powerpuff Girls), it benefits from nostalgia and collector interest. The set's small size and relatively low piece count may limit significant price appreciation, but its exclusive minifigures and the rising price trend suggest it could hold or slightly increase in value over time. However, be mindful of the limited overall demand compared to larger, more iconic LEGO sets.

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📖 About This Set

Stage a LEGO® The Powerpuff Girls™ 41287 Bubbles’ Playground Showdown against Princess Morbucks! This fun set features a brightly colored spinning merry-go-round, rainbow slide with ladder, fully articulated, flexible mech suit with removable power gloves and 2 stud shooters, plus lockers with opening doors and a lunch bench with a catapult. 2 minifigures and an Octi figure are also included.

  • Includes 2 minifigures: Bubbles and Princess Morbucks, plus an Octi figure.
  • Features a fully posable, flexible mech suit with removable power gloves, 2 stud shooters and space for a minifigure.
  • This fun childrens toy also includes a slide with ladder, spinning merry-go-round with space for 4 minifigures, plus a lunch bench with catapult and lockers with 2 opening doors.
  • Load a sandwich or milk carton element into the catapult and push down the front to launch it at Princess Morbucks.
  • Push the lever to fire Bubbles’ aura power shooters at Princess Morbucks.
  • Flick the lever on the mech suit’s stud shooters to launch studs at Bubbles or Octi.
  • Sit Princess Morbucks, Bubbles and Octi on the merry-go-round and go for a spin!
  • Accessory elements include 2 cell phones, money bill, Bubbles' aura power shooters, Princess Morbucks' power gloves, 2 sandwiches and a milk carton, plus a buildable boombox.
  • Play out fun adventures from The Powerpuff Girls™ TV series.
  • Flexible mech suit with Princess Morbucks measures over 4” (12cm) high, 3” (9cm) wide and 1” (4cm) deep.
  • Slide measures over 1” (4cm) high, 3” (8cm) wide and 1” (3cm) deep.
  • Merry-go-round measures over 1” (3cm) high and 2” (6cm) across.

Compare Similar Sets

This set is comparable to other small, licensed LEGO sets aimed at younger builders. While it may not offer the complexity of larger sets, it provides a fun and accessible building experience for Powerpuff Girls fans. Consider LEGO Friends sets with similar piece counts and play features as alternatives, but this set stands out with its unique theme and exclusive minifigures.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes Bubbles and Princess Morbucks minifigures. Princess Morbucks is somewhat unique to this set, increasing its appeal for collectors.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 72 unique parts • 136 total pieces

Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Yellow
Gorilla Fist / Hand Gorilla Fist / Hand
Part #: 11092 Yellow
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Towball Socket and Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14419 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14704 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Clock Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr0001 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Vinyl Record with Magenta Center and Star Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1020 Pearl Gold
Launcher Trigger, Weapon Gun Trigger Launcher Trigger,...
Part #: 15392 Dark Bluish Gray
Launcher, Plate Special 1 x 2 with Mini Blaster Launcher, Plate S...
Part #: 15403 White
Technic Steering Gear with 3 Towball Joints, Compact Technic Steering ...
Part #: 15460 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 White
Slope 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] Slope 45° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 22388 Trans-Dark Pink
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Lime
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Dark Pink
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Red
Cockpit 4 x 2 x 3 with Pin Hole, 3 Towballs and 2 Clips Cockpit 4 x 2 x 3...
Part #: 27168 Dark Bluish Gray
Wave / Power Blast Rounded Energy with Bar Handle Wave / Power Blas...
Part #: 27393 Trans-Light Blue
Slide Straight 4 x 6 x 6 Slide Straight 4 ...
Part #: 27976 Medium Azure
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 White
Handlebars Handlebars
Part #: 30031 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Tan
Brick 1 x 1 with Milk Carton, Cow, Print Brick 1 x 1 with ...
Part #: 3005pr0006 Medium Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Lime
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Pink
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Medium Azure
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Dark Pink
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Medium Azure
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Tan
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Lime
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Medium Lavender
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with '100' Banknote Print Tile 1 x 2 with '...
Part #: 3069bpr0100 Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Cell Phone / Music Player Print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0175 Bright Pink
Tile 1 x 2 with Clown Face print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0223 Medium Azure
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Tan
Technic Ball Joint with Face, Yellow Eyes Sleepy, Blue Nose, Smile print Technic Ball Join...
Part #: 32474pr1016 Medium Lavender
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Black
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Yellow
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Tan
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 White
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Medium Lavender
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Yellow
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 Door Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4533 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 with Fins, Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 4588 Medium Lavender
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Pearl Gold
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 Yellow
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 6005 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Yellow
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Yellow
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Dark Pink
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Green
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base, Locking Turntable 4 x 4 S...
Part #: 61485 White
Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 6182 Tan
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 Bar 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 6187 Yellow
Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [End Tabs] Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [En...
Part #: 62113 Dark Azure
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Yellow
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Red
Launcher, 1 x 4 with 1 x 2 Plate with Pin Hole and Bucket (Catapult) Launcher, 1 x 4 w...
Part #: 88289 Red
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Hollow Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 92410 Medium Lavender
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Hollow Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 92410 Lime
The set features a good selection of yellow and trans-dark pink elements, useful for adding bright accents to MOCs. The inclusion of towball socket plates provides options for creating articulated builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Dark Pink Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (6x) $1.20
Yellow Gorilla Fist / Hand (2x) $0.50
Light Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket (4x) $0.40
Pearl Gold Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Vinyl Record with Magenta Center and Star Print (2x) $1.00
Yellow Bar 1 x 4 x 2 (4x) $0.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.30

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the playground into a larger Townsville park scene.
🌳 Create a Powerpuff Girls themed garden or fairground.
🤖 Rebuild Princess Morbucks' mech into a different robot design.

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Bubbles Playground Showdown Instructions
BI 3003/48/65G, 41287 V29
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Bubbles Playground Showdown Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

72
Unique Parts
136
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1