71400 Big Urchin Beach Ride brings together the beach biome in an especially kinetic LEGO Super Mario set that is wonderfully simple to play with.
LEGO Super Mario's beach collection of models might not have been released in summer, but
Whether you've been pining for a LEGO Super Mario roller coaster or are just hoping to collect every brick-built Yoshi,
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Price: £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99 Pieces: 536 Minifigures: 0
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The main model in
This build is massive and suitably fun to use, with Mario able to reach some serious speed without falling off the dolphin, though the risk is still there. Compared to other Super Mario sets, the multi-layered kinetic energy this feature provides is nearly worth the asking price on its own, though isn't the only function to find in
On his way to explore the beach, Mario and Luigi will need to cross a wooden bridge guarded by two leaping Cheep Cheeps. Stepping on the first two planks won't pose an issue for the plumbers as the fish remain still. However, placing the figures on the middle section will make the Cheep Cheeps ferociously jump past Mario or Luigi as many times as you wish, ready for coins to be earned by stepping on their backs.
This is another fun play feature that adds to the movement of the model, and makes the set especially useful for multiplayer with two sizeable builds each dedicated to a single, visually-impressive feature.
The modules don't stop there, as the usual assortment of extra course elements and plates are included to fill the space between the headline builds. These elements are thematic and plentiful, though they are by no means the main attraction of
The diving board, on the other hand, is a stand-out inclusion of the largest seaside model of LEGO Super Mario so far, with every aspect of the build and the gameplay it provides being well thought out. Bouncing Mario off the wooden board will play an appropriate noise from the figure, and while multiple bounces aren't necessary, you might find it hard to resist before splashing down into the water below.
Each of the features lends itself to the beach setting of
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Three exclusive characters are included in
The first of these is a Yellow Yoshi, acting as another ally for Mario to ride into battle. Getting another colour of Yoshi is no bad thing, but seeing another character from LEGO Super Mario such as Toad or someone more obscure like Toadsworth from Super Mario Sunshine would have been a welcome surprise too.
The Big Urchin is a notable enemy in the set and has an intimidating presence that greatly resembles its appearance in the games. While the figure is ultimately static without the dolphin loop module, its unique and brightly-coloured look helps it to stand out from other brick-built Super Mario enemies, and it fits in well with the waterside location.
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This LEGO Super Mario set costs £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99, and with the combined value of the huge dolphin module, the wooden bridge, the diving board and the cast of characters and additional platforms, it feels worth every penny.
With plenty of options for expanding your courses with a climactic and kinetic beach battle and a surprisingly displayable build to pose your figures ready for a day on the sand,
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When stacked next to other, larger Super Mario sets such as the now-retired
Whether you're looking to set up a beachfront area of your LEGO Super Mario world or need an exciting finish to that near-perfect level you've been building,
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