Set Facts
- The set includes a Shy Guy figure and a brick-built P-Wing vehicle featuring a shell-launching function, Standard Tires, and a detachable Plane Glider.
- A Banana element is included in the set to use as an obstacle for rival karts.
- The driver’s seat of the kart can be slid forward to fit LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi, or LEGO Peach figures (not included), enabling interactive play with sound and visual effects.
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Shy Guy & P-Wing Reviews
BrickEconomy Member Review
“This set includes a brick-built P-Wing kart with Normal Wheels, a detachable Plane Glider, and a shell-launching function, capturing key Mario Kart mechanics. The included Shy Guy figure and Banana element add character and interactivity. It’s a solid addition for fans looking to expand their Mario Kart display with motion and detail.”
Brickset
“With 249 pieces for £18, this set is similar in overall size to a Speed Champions vehicle, but not as detailed nor intricately decorated, in keeping with the cartoonish Mario Kart aesthetic. For me, this charming little vehicle offers just about acceptable value considering... More Shy Guy’s unassuming form. However, the others in the line are more expensive, so I’m intrigued to see how the more A-list characters and their vehicles stack up.”
Full review at brickset.com
Subtheme Analysis
Community Stats
Shy Guy & P-Wing currently ranks #11 out of the top most owned sets in Super Mario Mario Kart.
About Super Mario Mario Kart
The LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart theme features customizable karts and characters like Yoshi and Donkey Kong. The sets combine physical builds with digital play, offering interactive features and classic Mario Kart sounds for an immersive experience. The theme is based on Mario Kart and Super Mario Kart, a racing video game series by Nintendo where players race as Mario characters, using power-ups and items to compete on colorful tracks.
Mario Kart was introduced in 2025 and currently consists of 13 sets.
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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 up, the set features a Shy Guy figure and a brick-built recreation of a P-Wing with a shell-launching function, Standard Tires and a detachable Plane Glider. There is also a Banana element to throw at rival karts!
Slide the drivers seat forward 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.
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