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Ages 8+

Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (72044)

Name: Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 72044
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Prices last checked: 30 April 2026 at 18:01

LEGO.com RRP:

£44.99

LEGO.com

★5.0

(5 reviews)

🧱 588 pieces - : £0.08

Available From

Best Deal

£45.00

Price checked: 30 Apr 2026

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LEGO.comOfficial

£44.99

Price updated: 26 Apr 2026

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Building Instructions Brickset

Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£33.00

at Argos · Mar 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£43.90

Current vs Average

+2.5%

Above 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 Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit is £33.00 at Argos in March 2026. The current price is 2.5% above the 12-month average of £43.90. 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

VerdictGood time to buy

•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).

We've been tracking the price of LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (588 pieces) for 102 days, recording 11 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 1 time below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £33.00 at Argos in March 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 72044 works out to £43.90 — that's 2.4% below the LEGO RRP of £44.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £45.00, giving a range of about £12.00 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.

Argos 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 Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit, 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 Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (set 72044) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (72044) is a LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ set with 588 pieces, with an RRP of £44.99. It's currently available from £45.00 at argos_uk. 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.

Team up with Toadette or the Koopa Troopa for a Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit with this Mario Kart™ toy building set for kids (72044). A top LEGO® Super Mario™ gift for boys, girls and gamers aged 8 and over, the set features detailed buildable models of Toadette in the Cat Cruiser and a Koopa Troopa in the Tanooki Kart for pretend play. Each kart has drifting action and shell-launching function. Attach the Piranha Plant figure to either kart and see how it moves when the kart is in motion.

Add a LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ figure (from sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 – sold separately) for interactive play, including getting random digital items from the Item Box and triggering Mario Kart sound/visual effects when they drive the vehicles.

Explore the range of LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart toy playsets (sold separately) for more vehicles and characters to expand the fun.

Find building instructions in the box or on the LEGO Super Mario app. This set contains 588 pieces.

Features

LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ toy playset for kids – Play out a thrilling Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit with a Koopa Troopa in the Tanooki Kart and Toadette in the Cat Cruiser
3 LEGO® Super Mario™ figures for pretend play – This toy buildingset includes Toadette, a Koopa Troopa and a Piranha Plant
Power up – The Tanooki Kart and Cat Cruiser each have unique tires and a shell-launching function; attach the Piranha Plant to either kart for authentic movements when the kart is driven
Interactive play – Place LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ (figures not included) in the karts to trigger Mario Kart™ sound/visual effects, and get random digital items from the Item Box
LEGO® Super Mario™ gift toy for gamers – Gift this Nintendo® LEGO set to boys, girls and fans aged 8 plus; one of sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 (sold separately) is needed for interactive play
Expand the fun – Explore the full range of LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ sets (sold separately) and discover other buildable Mario Kart vehicles and characters to race against
Nurture kids’ creativity – LEGO® Super Mario™ toys are designed for solo or social play, offering role play, digital coin-collecting and fun challenges through expansion and rebuilding
Dimensions – The Tanooki Kart in this 588-piece set measures over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 5 in. (12 cm) long and 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide

Frequently Asked Questions about Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit

What is the best price for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (Set 72044)?

LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (Set #72044) is currently priced at £44.99 on LEGO.com. We continuously monitor prices across multiple UK retailers to find you the best deals.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 72044?

LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (Set #72044) contains 588 pieces. At the best available price of £45.00, that works out to approximately 7.7p per piece.

What age is LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit suitable for?

LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (Set #72044) is recommended for ages 8+. 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 Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (Set #72044) 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 Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit in the UK?

LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (Set #72044) is available from 1 UK retailer including argos_uk. Prices range from £45.00. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £44.99.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (Set #72044) is £33.00 at Argos in March 2026. That's 27% off the LEGO RRP of £44.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit 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 7.7p per piece. That puts Mario Kart™ – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit 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.