How many pieces are in the Piranha Plant?

Piranha Plant contains 540 pieces.

What age is the Piranha Plant recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 18+.

When was the Piranha Plant released?

Piranha Plant was released in 2023.

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🏛 Super Mario

Set #71426

Piranha Plant

LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant is a vibrant botanical crossover that brings classic gaming nostalgia right to your desk.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 18+ · Intermediate build Perfect for adult gamers, Nintendo enthusiasts, and fans of unique display flora.
Build: 540 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 11.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 177 ratings

Fans love the charming video game accuracy and vibrant desk-display appeal, though some note the lack of interactive digital features compared to other Super Mario sets.

$59.99

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📝 Our Take

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LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant is a vibrant botanical crossover that brings classic gaming nostalgia right to your desk. Capturing the iconic snapping menace from the Mushroom Kingdom, this 540-piece build cleverly uses bright green and red elements to mimic the beloved enemy popping out of its warp pipe.

This set is perfect for adult Nintendo fans and gamers looking for a unique, low-maintenance office display piece. Clocking in at a modest build time, it requires no digital app integration to enjoy, focusing purely on a satisfying, tactile physical building experience.

Skip this if you are looking for traditional LEGO Super Mario interactive play sets with digital figures. If you prefer dynamic play rather than a static display model, you might want to look toward the starter courses or action-packed expansion sets instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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540

Pieces

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2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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23cm × 11cm × 17cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Clever shaping techniques for the Piranha Plant's bulbous head and snapping mouth
Sturdy brick-built green warp pipe acting as the stable base
Posable leaves and stalk allowing you to customize your plant's posture
No stickers required, featuring lovely printed elements for authentic details

📈 Investment Analysis

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B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The LEGO Super Mario theme has carved out a unique niche among both traditional builders and video game collectors. At an accessible $59.99 MSRP for 540 pieces, the value proposition out of the box is quite reasonable. Botanical and gaming crossover sets historically perform well on the secondary market once retired, especially those that double as attractive home or office decor. While it lacks the massive scale of a full Collector's Series set, the Piranha Plant appeals to a broad demographic spanning beyond hardcore LEGO fans into the massive Nintendo fanbase. Expect steady, reliable appreciation post-retirement, making it a safe, moderate-risk addition to a collection.

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📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 540
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 112 unique parts, 540 pieces

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

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An absolute treasure trove for builders needing Bright Green and Green elements, featuring plenty of curved slopes, brackets, and specialized Technic connectors ideal for organic plant shaping.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 7 videos

4.7 /5

Very Positive

86% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers rate this set a strong 4.7/5, widely praising its clean desk aesthetics and its hybrid appeal as an honorary Botanical Collection build. While Tiago Catarino found the build complexity and articulation somewhat underwhelming compared to larger 18+ Mario sets, reviewers like Brick Fanatics and Macy's Bricks consider it an outstanding budget-friendly display model. Overall, creators agreed that ditching interactive app barcodes in favor of pure sculptural display was the right choice.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

4.7 /5

Very Positive

86% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

+ Build, Quality, Display

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

RacingBrick highlights the clever internal Technic mechanisms, smooth ball-joint posability, and the hidden coin bank feature inside the green pipe. While Brick Fanatics notes the head makes the build slightly top-heavy, reviewers consistently celebrate the sturdy joints and nostalgic printed gold coins.