Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (72042)
Prices last checked: 30 April 2026 at 18:29
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Price Analysis
Lowest Price Ever
£52.38
at Amazon DE · Mar 2026
Average Price (12mo)
£77.07
Current vs Average
-13.1%
Below average
Price Trend
Rising
Last 30 days
Best Month to Buy
March
Value Score
10.0/10
Price-per-piece vs theme avg
The lowest price we've recorded for Prince Florian & Castle Bowser is £52.38 at Amazon DE in March 2026. The current price is 13.1% below the 12-month average of £77.07. Prices have been trending upward recently. Consider buying soon if you spot a deal. Historically, March tends to offer the best prices for this set.
Price History & Buying Verdict
- •The current best price of £52.38 is within 5% of the all-time low we've recorded (£52.38 at Amazon DE, March 2026).
- •It's currently 13.1% below the 12-month average price of £77.07 — a notably good window.
- •Prices have been rising over the last 30 days, so locking in the current price could be wise.
- •On price-per-piece, this is one of the better-value sets in the LEGO® Super Mario™ range (value score 10.0/10 vs theme average).
- •A recent price drop of about £7.26 was recorded in the last 30 days.
We've been tracking the price of LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (1,251 pieces) for 105 days, recording 27 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 6 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £52.38 at Amazon DE in March 2026.
The 12-month average sale price for set 72042 works out to £77.07 — that's 14.4% below the LEGO RRP of £89.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £90.00, giving a range of about £37.62 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.
Amazon UK has run the most price drops on this set in the period we've tracked, making it the retailer most worth watching for short-term deals. Historically, March has produced the lowest average prices for Prince Florian & Castle Bowser, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window. Prices have been trending upward over the last 30 days, so the deals window may be closing.
Want to see how LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (set 72042) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.
Description
Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (72042) is a LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ set with 1,251 pieces, with an RRP of £89.99. It's currently available from £52.38 at Amazon DE — 26% below the RRP, saving you £23.00. Prices have been rising recently, so acting sooner may be wise. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other LEGO® Super Mario™ sets.
SpecificationsLet kids recreate Super Mario Bros™ Wonder battles and free Prince Florian from Castle Bowser with this fun-packed LEGO® Super Mario™ toy building set (72042). A fantastic gift for boys, girls and any gamers aged 9 years old and up, this detailed brick-built Castle Bowser set includes a Pink Yoshi, a Fiery Note Piranha, Prince Florian and Wonder Bowser Jr. toy figures for pretend play and display. Lift Castle Bowser off the stand and set down to reveal the detailed interior, including a cell to trap Prince Florian, and lift the whole castle off the stand to ’fly’ around, or just lift off the top part to ’fly’ and shoot a fireball from his mouth Add a LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ toy figure (from sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 – sold separately) to this building toy for digital interactive play, including playing out a final boss battle. Look out for other exciting LEGO Super Mario sets (sold separately). This set contains 1,251 pieces.
Features
- LEGO® Super Mario™ toy for pretend play and display – Recreate Super Mario Bros™ Wonder battles with the brick-built, ’flying’, fireball-shooting boss Castle Bowser and help to free Prince Florian
- 5 Nintendo® characters for role play – This play-and-display set includes a large buildable Castle Bowser toy figure, plus a Pink Yoshi, a Fiery Note Piranha, Prince Florian and Wonder Bowser Jr
- Fun features – Lift Castle Bowser off the stand and set down to reveal the interior, including a cell for Prince Florian, and lift the whole castle off the stand (or just the top part) to ’fly’ around
- Interactive play – Add LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ (figures not included) to this toy building set for digital reactions and to play out the Super Mario Bros™ Wonder final boss battle
- LEGO® Super Mario™ gift for kids – This set is a cool gift for boys, girls and gamers aged 9 years old and up; one of sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 (sold separately) is needed for interactive play
- The LEGO® Super Mario™ app – Download the app for building instructions, creative ideas and more; for a list of compatible Android and iOS devices, visit LEGO.com/devicecheck
- Kids’ imaginative play – LEGO® Super Mario™ sets are designed for solo or social play, offering role play, digital coin-collecting and fun challenges through expansion and rebuilding
- Dimensions – The Castle Bowser model in this 1,251-piece playset measures over 12.5 in. (31 cm) high, 8 in. (21 cm) wide and 8.5 in. (22 cm) deep
Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Florian & Castle Bowser
What is the best price for LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (Set 72042)?
The best current price for LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (Set #72042) is £62.36 at Amazon DE. This is £23.00 cheaper than the official LEGO RRP of £89.99. Price last verified on 22 April 2026.
How much can I save on LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser?
You can save £23.00 (26% off) on LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser by buying from Amazon DE instead of LEGO.com. The official RRP is £89.99, but you can get it for just £62.36. Browse more top discounts.
How many pieces are in LEGO set 72042?
LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (Set #72042) contains 1,251 pieces. At the best available price of £62.36, that works out to approximately 5.0p per piece.
What age is LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser suitable for?
LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (Set #72042) is recommended for ages 9+. This set is part of the LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ theme. View all LEGO® Super Mario™ sets and deals.
Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser?
You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (Set #72042) for free from LEGO.com. Download the building instructions here. The instructions are available as a PDF and can be viewed on any device.
Where can I buy LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser in the UK?
Is LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser on sale right now?
Yes! While not on sale at LEGO.com, you can get LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser for £62.36 at Amazon DE - that's 26% below the official RRP of £89.99. Browse more best offers.
What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser?
The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser (Set #72042) is £52.38 at Amazon DE in March 2026. That's 42% off the LEGO RRP of £89.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.
Is LEGO Prince Florian & Castle Bowser good value for money?
Comparing piece-count to price across the LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ theme, this set scores 10.0 / 10 for value. That works out to about 5.0p per piece. That puts Prince Florian & Castle Bowser in the top tier of LEGO® Super Mario™ sets for raw build value — you're paying noticeably less per brick than the theme average. Compare against other contenders on our best-value LEGO sets page.
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