Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (72045)
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Price Analysis
Lowest Price Ever
£17.99
at LEGO.com · Jan 2026
Average Price (12mo)
£17.99
Current vs Average
0.0%
Near average
Price Trend
Stable
Last 30 days
Best Month to Buy
January
Value Score
10.0/10
Price-per-piece vs theme avg
The lowest price we've recorded for Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing is £17.99 at LEGO.com in January 2026. The current price is close to the 12-month average of £17.99. Historically, January tends to offer the best prices for this set.
Price History & Buying Verdict
- •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™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (249 pieces) for 151 days, recording 15 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 0 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £17.99 at LEGO.com in January 2026.
The 12-month average sale price for set 72045 works out to £17.99 — that's 0% above the LEGO RRP of £17.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £17.99, giving a range of about £0.00 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.
Historically, January has produced the lowest average prices for Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window.
Want to see how LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (set 72045) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.
Description
Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (72045) is a LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ set with 249 pieces, with an RRP of £17.99. Prices have been stable over the last 30 days. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other LEGO® Super Mario™ sets.
Drive, drift, glide, launch shells and more with this LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ toy building set for kids (72045). A fun birthday gift idea for boys, girls and any gamers aged 7 years old and over, the set features a Shy Guy figure and a brick-built recreation of a P-Wing with a shell-launching function, Normal Wheels and a detachable Plane Glider. There is also a Banana element to throw at rival karts!
Slide the driver’s seat forwards to fit LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ toy figure (from sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 – sold separately) in the kart for interactive play, triggering Mario Kart sound and visual effects for race-starting, drifting, gliding and more.
Find building instructions for this Nintendo® LEGO set in the box or on the LEGO Super Mario app and look out for other LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart building toys (sold separately) for other characters and vehicles to race and battle against. This set contains 249 pieces.
Features
- LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ toy building set for kids – Team up with the Shy Guy in his brick-built P-wing for driving, drifting, gliding and shell-launching action
- Nintendo® character toy playset – The set includes a Shy Guy figure for role play, plus a Banana element with face decoration
- P-Wing kart – Features a shell-launching function, drifting action, detachable Plane Glider and a sliding drivers’ seat so the Shy Guy or an interactive figure (not included) can fit in the cockpit
- Interactive play – Drive the P-Wing with LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ (figures not included) to trigger Mario Kart™ sound and visual effects for race-starting, drifting, gliding and more
- Kids’ birthday gift idea – Gift this LEGO® Super Mario™ set to boys, girls and gamers aged 7 years old and up; one of sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 (sold separately) is needed for interactive play
- Collectible Nintendo® LEGO® sets – Explore the LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ range (sets sold separately) and find other buildable vehicles and characters to race against and create stories with
- Inspire imaginative play – LEGO® Super Mario™ kids’ building toys are designed for solo or social play, offering role play, digital coin-collectingand fun challenges through expansion and rebuilding
- Dimensions – The P-Wing kart in this 249-piece playset measures over 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 5.5 in. (14 cm) long and 3 in. (7 cm) wide
Frequently Asked Questions about Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing
What is the best price for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (Set 72045)?
LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (Set #72045) is currently priced at £17.99 on LEGO.com. We continuously monitor prices across multiple UK retailers to find you the best deals.
How many pieces are in LEGO set 72045?
LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (Set #72045) contains 249 pieces. At the LEGO.com price of £17.99, that works out to approximately 7.2p per piece.
What age is LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing suitable for?
LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (Set #72045) is recommended for ages 7+. 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™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing?
You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (Set #72045) 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™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing in the UK?
LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (Set #72045) is available from LEGO.com at £17.99. We're monitoring other UK retailers for availability. Check our recent price drops for updates.
What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing?
The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing (Set #72045) is £17.99 at LEGO.com in January 2026. That's 0% off the LEGO RRP of £17.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.
Is LEGO Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing 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 7.2p per piece. That puts Mario Kart™ – Shy Guy & P-Wing 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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