Luigi & Bowser Jr.'s Race — LEGO set 72056

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Super Mario · SET 72056

Luigi & Bowser Jr.'s Race

Luigi and Bowser Jr. race in two easy-to-build karts designed for small hands. The short build is split between vehicles; play decides who reaches the finish afterwards.

Pre-order · Announced release: 1 January 2027

Pieces: 104
Release year: 2027
Theme: Super Mario
Set number: 72056
LEGO recommended age: 4+
LEGO retail price · Italy: 29.99 €

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TIME TO BUILD

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Beginner

≈ 45 minSuggested range30 min – 1 h 15 min

Intermediate

≈ 25 minSuggested range20 min – 40 min

Experienced

≈ 20 minSuggested range10 min – 30 min

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How we estimate times · sources and method

A 4+ project using Starter Bricks; adult assistance and play are not included. Estimated before release.

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BEYOND THE BRICKS

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The model, the history, the ideas

Inside the set

Two drivers, two styles

Luigi drives the Rally Kart and Bowser Jr. the Chargin’ Truck. Both vehicles use Starter Bricks to help get the build going.

LEGO source

Shells and obstacles

The karts have shell launchers; a banana, cones and a coin help turn a tabletop into a racecourse.

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Beyond the set

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Racing together

Origins.

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Super Mario Kart began the series on Super Nintendo in 1992. Nintendo’s interview has Hideki Konno describe a project for simultaneous two-player racing. Karts and Mario emerged during prototyping alongside the practical challenge of showing both players’ actions together.

Nintendo · Iwata Asks

A family rival

Bowser Jr. is Bowser’s son. Nintendo describes him as small but already very strong.

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Bowser rules the Koopas and commands enemies including Goombas, Bullet Bills and Shy Guys. His son Bowser Jr. inherits considerable strength despite his size. Family and antagonism connect two distinct characters, whose shared identity does not make their roles, ages or silhouettes interchangeable.

Nintendo · characters

Expanded stories updated on 29 October 2026

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BEYOND THE BRICKS

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Film

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

2023

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