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LEGO - Super Mario: Mario Kart Bowsers Castle 72039
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5
(21 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Super Mario: Mario Kart Bowsers Castle 72039
Customer Rating
5
LEGO complete experience.
on August 17, 2025
Posted by: monicaa22_6002
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the LEGO/Toys Campaign for free through Influenster in exchange for my honest opinion.
I received the LEGO/Toys Mario Kart-Bowser's Castle Campaign. It arrived very well packaged and protected. The most excited were my husband and my three teenagers, who grabbed it excitedly and rushed to put it together like little kids at Christmas. This Bowser's Castle is for ages 9 and up. It has 1,068 pieces, most of which are medium to very small, divided into 10 marked and perfectly separated packages. There are three clearly explained and visually designed instructions for easy assembly. It also has a scan feature to see it in action.
My husband and teenagers easily put it together in about four hours, and it helped them have a great and entertaining Sunday with the family. The only observation my children made was that this LEGO Super Mario buildable game, in order for them to have a much more complete experience, did not contain the interactive figures that are sold separately, but they were delighted with this gift that LEGO gave them through Influenster and they do recommend it is Fun and have a good price. (It is important to security and careful if there is a small child when it is being assembled because it has very small pieces).
I received the LEGO/Toys Mario Kart-Bowser's Castle Campaign. It arrived very well packaged and protected. The most excited were my husband and my three teenagers, who grabbed it excitedly and rushed to put it together like little kids at Christmas. This Bowser's Castle is for ages 9 and up. It has 1,068 pieces, most of which are medium to very small, divided into 10 marked and perfectly separated packages. There are three clearly explained and visually designed instructions for easy assembly. It also has a scan feature to see it in action.
My husband and teenagers easily put it together in about four hours, and it helped them have a great and entertaining Sunday with the family. The only observation my children made was that this LEGO Super Mario buildable game, in order for them to have a much more complete experience, did not contain the interactive figures that are sold separately, but they were delighted with this gift that LEGO gave them through Influenster and they do recommend it is Fun and have a good price. (It is important to security and careful if there is a small child when it is being assembled because it has very small pieces).
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Customer Rating
5
Obsessed!
on August 15, 2025
Posted by: brittanyj175_9406
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love this set! First of all, it is huge- much larger than I thought it would be. I love that it works with the interactive sets. It will keep your kids busy for hours at a time!
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Customer Rating
5
slice of video game history brought into the real
on August 31, 2025
Posted by: reaganv_4409
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Every Mario Kart fan has a love–hate relationship with Bowser’s Castle. It’s the track that makes your palms sweat: lava pits, Thwomps crashing down, and fire bars spinning just when you think you’ve got the perfect lead. LEGO’s Mario Kart™ – Bowser’s Castle (72039) set takes all that chaotic energy and transforms it into a brick-built playset that’s as much fun to display as it is to race through.
First Impressions
At 1,068 pieces, this isn’t a casual afternoon build—it’s a project. Opening the box, you’re greeted by bold orange lava elements, dark grey castle walls, and a handful of instantly recognizable character builds. The color palette alone screams “Mario Kart.” Before you even start, you know this set is going to capture the drama of the infamous track.
At 1,068 pieces, this isn’t a casual afternoon build—it’s a project. Opening the box, you’re greeted by bold orange lava elements, dark grey castle walls, and a handful of instantly recognizable character builds. The color palette alone screams “Mario Kart.” Before you even start, you know this set is going to capture the drama of the infamous track.
The Build
The construction process is a nice balance of repetition and clever engineering. The castle gate feels substantial, with jagged towers and spiked accents that echo Bowser’s lair perfectly. What makes this set stand out is the way the design incorporates movement. The Fire Bar is mounted to spin, the Thwomp drops with a lever pull, and even the walls can fold open for different play setups. These aren’t just decorative details—they’re interactive traps straight out of the video game.
As a builder, I appreciated that it wasn’t overly complex but still kept me engaged. The mechanisms are simple enough for younger builders to operate but satisfying enough that adults will admire the ingenuity.
The construction process is a nice balance of repetition and clever engineering. The castle gate feels substantial, with jagged towers and spiked accents that echo Bowser’s lair perfectly. What makes this set stand out is the way the design incorporates movement. The Fire Bar is mounted to spin, the Thwomp drops with a lever pull, and even the walls can fold open for different play setups. These aren’t just decorative details—they’re interactive traps straight out of the video game.
As a builder, I appreciated that it wasn’t overly complex but still kept me engaged. The mechanisms are simple enough for younger builders to operate but satisfying enough that adults will admire the ingenuity.
The Characters & Karts
No Bowser’s Castle would be complete without its namesake, and the brick-built Bowser included here doesn’t disappoint. He’s big, chunky, and surprisingly expressive for a pile of bricks. Alongside him is Yoshi, whose bright green figure pops beautifully against the darker tones of the castle.
The real stars, though, are the two karts: Bowser’s ATV and Yoshi’s Mach 8. They’re sturdy, instantly recognizable, and race well across any flat surface. Whether you’re staging epic duels or simply admiring them on a shelf, they capture the joy of Mario Kart perfectly.
Supporting characters—Thwomp, a Lava Bubble, and even a cheeky Banana—add extra personality. The Thwomp is particularly fun thanks to its dropping mechanism, which never gets old during play.
No Bowser’s Castle would be complete without its namesake, and the brick-built Bowser included here doesn’t disappoint. He’s big, chunky, and surprisingly expressive for a pile of bricks. Alongside him is Yoshi, whose bright green figure pops beautifully against the darker tones of the castle.
The real stars, though, are the two karts: Bowser’s ATV and Yoshi’s Mach 8. They’re sturdy, instantly recognizable, and race well across any flat surface. Whether you’re staging epic duels or simply admiring them on a shelf, they capture the joy of Mario Kart perfectly.
Supporting characters—Thwomp, a Lava Bubble, and even a cheeky Banana—add extra personality. The Thwomp is particularly fun thanks to its dropping mechanism, which never gets old during play.
Play vs. Display
This set lives in a sweet spot between toy and collector’s piece. On a shelf, the castle looks imposing and colorful, especially with the fiery orange pieces glowing under light. As a playset, it delivers hours of fun with moving traps, interactive obstacles, and the ability to integrate with LEGO Mario, Luigi, or Peach figures if you already own them.
For younger builders, the action features will be irresistible. For adult fans, the nostalgia factor and display value make it worthwhile.
This set lives in a sweet spot between toy and collector’s piece. On a shelf, the castle looks imposing and colorful, especially with the fiery orange pieces glowing under light. As a playset, it delivers hours of fun with moving traps, interactive obstacles, and the ability to integrate with LEGO Mario, Luigi, or Peach figures if you already own them.
For younger builders, the action features will be irresistible. For adult fans, the nostalgia factor and display value make it worthwhile.
Final Thoughts
The LEGO Mario Kart™ – Bowser’s Castle (72039) set is more than just another LEGO build—it’s a slice of video game history brought into the real world. It nails the atmosphere of the in-game track, balances fun building techniques with interactive play, and offers enough character variety to keep things interesting.
It’s not the largest LEGO set you’ll ever tackle, but it doesn’t need to be. This is Mario Kart distilled: fast, fun, and just the right amount of chaos. Whether you’re buying it for a younger gamer or adding it to an adult collection, Bowser’s Castle is a winner’s circle build.
The LEGO Mario Kart™ – Bowser’s Castle (72039) set is more than just another LEGO build—it’s a slice of video game history brought into the real world. It nails the atmosphere of the in-game track, balances fun building techniques with interactive play, and offers enough character variety to keep things interesting.
It’s not the largest LEGO set you’ll ever tackle, but it doesn’t need to be. This is Mario Kart distilled: fast, fun, and just the right amount of chaos. Whether you’re buying it for a younger gamer or adding it to an adult collection, Bowser’s Castle is a winner’s circle build.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
My own super Mario kart world
on September 14, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first Lego set and it’s amazing! I’ve always wanted one when I was young and I’m living my best childhood life. This set is actually pretty big with over 1000 pieces. The instructions are very clear with 10 packs and 3 booklets. I like how they number it for easy building especially for younger kids. I also like they have interactive play with other sets so you can collect and build your own Super Mario world. Definitely going to try to get the other plays.
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Customer Rating
5
Exceedingly fun Lego set for the Mario fan in your
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: katiem612_272
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a fun Lego set! My nephew (age 10) did the bulk of the assembly, with a little help from me because I think it’s fun too! The set kept him occupied on and off over several days of family gatherings for a long weekend. He loves Legos and was so excited by this set. It was challenging but not too hard for him and the theming fits with things he already loves. Definitely a huge hit!
The set comes with two characters and two vehicles. The vehicles have working shell shooters, which fit the Mario kart theme so well. We had lots of fun playing with the characters included and shooting the shells at the castle. It also has a spinning fire obstacle, which is such a classic Super Mario element.
We don’t have the base set with the characters that would be interactive, so I couldn’t test that out. However, my nephew is anxious to get it for his birthday and to build on this collection after playing with this one.
The details and quality fit with my expectations for the Lego brand. I would highly recommend this fun set for any Mario fan!
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
Such a fun set!
on August 14, 2025
Posted by: alexandriao15_738
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely love this set!! My son has been having hours upon hours of fun building this set! He immediately fell in love with it just from the pictures on the packaging and it’s been a hit since! The blocks are very sturdy and the directions are easy to follow! We love this set!
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
Love love it
on August 12, 2025
Posted by: thanh98_2696
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids love this set! It's so cool to collect this Mario set. They can build Mario's path with the fire walls, rotating fire bars and the impressive plunging Thwomp. They can play with shooting cannonballs at opponents, crashing through walls, giving them a sense of excitement, fun and joy when playing together. My kids love this set. Beautiful color design.
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Customer Rating
5
So incredible
on August 12, 2025
Posted by: krisbo_3057
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received something incredible. I even didn’t expected that it would be so big and cool. My kids are excited and so happy
I thing that they will be busy with it for so long
I thing that they will be busy with it for so long
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