When was the Mechakoopa released?

Mechakoopa was released in 2022.

🏛 Super Mario

Set #71402-2

Mechakoopa

Mechakoopa is a surprisingly charming little mechanical menace from the Super Mario blind-bag series.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for younger builders and Super Mario fans wanting a quick, nostalgic build
Build: 30 pieces · about 0.1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $4.99 list price · 16.6¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.4 community rating from 26 ratings

Fans love the charming design and collectible nature of these blind-bag enemies, though critics point out that the secondary market markup makes them pricey for just 30 pieces.

$4.99

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📝 Our Take

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Mechakoopa is a surprisingly charming little mechanical menace from the Super Mario blind-bag series. Packing a neat design into just 30 pieces, it captures the classic Nintendo enemy with fun brick-built character and great color choices.

This set is perfect for Super Mario fans and blind-bag collectors looking for quick nostalgia. While it takes only a couple of minutes to assemble, it makes a fun little desk companion or a neat addition to a larger Mario display.

Skip this if you are expecting a substantial building challenge or high piece-count value. At an inflated aftermarket price compared to its original pocket-money MSRP, it's really only for completionists.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.1h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Clever use of printed elements to capture the Mechakoopa face
Compact micro-scale construction
Quick and satisfying build process
Fun inclusion in the Super Mario Character Packs lineup

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↑ Trending up since release

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⏳ Retired

As a retired blind-bag item from the Super Mario theme, the Mechakoopa has seen a steady rise on the aftermarket, climbing well above its original $4.99 price tag. Because these foil packs are notoriously difficult to source sealed years after retirement, completionists and Mario theme collectors drive up the demand. However, potential investors should approach with caution. The high current price relative to the tiny 30-piece count means much of the value is purely speculative and tied to sealed-pack collectibility. If Nintendo revisits these characters or if the Mario theme's popularity cools down, demand could plateau, making it a niche asset rather than a guaranteed growth play.

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📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 30
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 21 unique parts, 30 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211pr0002 1× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Dark Orange

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Red

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925pr0007 2× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with M...

Part #: 3068bpr9690 1× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32530 2× Yellow

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Tan

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 37352pr0015 1× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 1× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 2× Black

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 66792 1× Medium Nougat

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Green

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Winder ...

Part #: 98375 1× Flat Silver

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 1× Green

Contains some fun printed elements and specialized small plates, though primarily consisting of common parts that serve best in micro-scale builds or Mario customs.