LEGO Reviews Super Mario71360

Adventures with Mario

Name: LEGO Adventures with Mario 71360
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71360
Rating: 4.79 (27276 reviews)

64 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2020231 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

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Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"71360 Adventures with Mario is a genuinely innovative play experience for young Mario fans that falls into Mixed Reviews territory because of its steep $59.99 price for 231 pieces, app-only instructions, and the need to buy expansion sets to get full value. Kids love it, experienced LEGO buyers are more cautious."

71360 Adventures with Mario sits in Mixed Reviews territory with a BrickScore of 64.1, reflecting genuine tension between what it does well and where it falls short. Owner scores reveal a sharp split: the set carries a 4.8-star average on Amazon across over 27,000 ratings, driven by children and Mario fans who love the interactive figure. But on LEGO.com's own platform, ratings drop to 3.84, and the value-for-money signal is only 3.4 out of 5, with just 72% recommending it. The $59.99 MSRP at $0.26 per piece drew the sharpest criticism.

Where they split: The owner-versus-critic split is the defining story here. Amazon buyers, skewing heavily toward parents buying for children, deliver a 4.8-star score across 27,000+ ratings. LEGO.com buyers, who include more experienced adult LEGO fans, rate it only 3.84 with a value-for-money signal of 3.4 out of 5. The BrickScore of 64.1 reflects the expert aggregate and owner nuance together: the concept is fun and the interactive figure works well, but the price-per-piece and app dependency are real drawbacks that temper the overall verdict.

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LOVED (6)

01The interactive Mario figure with sound, voice, and sensor reactions that mimic the video game
02App-based 3D instructions with zoomable, rotatable views praised as easier than paper booklets by many
03Modular course design allows free rearrangement and combination with expansion sets
04Faithful recreation of Super Mario Bros. iconography: pipe, question block, Goomba, goal pole
05Vibrant color accuracy matching the source games
06Accessible to young children: multiple LEGO.com reviewers noted 8-year-olds built independently

CRITICIZED (7)

01High price-per-piece at $0.26 for only 231 pieces: the cost is driven by the electronic Mario figure, not brick count
02App-only building instructions frustrated some older collectors who prefer printed manuals and worry about battery life mid-build
03One-minute timer limits play on any large assembled course
04Modular segments can come apart too easily when the course is handled
05Luigi, Princess Peach, and other iconic characters absent from this starter set
06Mario figure requires AAA batteries
07The set is entirely dependent on the app ecosystem for full play value

What reviewers are saying

"71360 Adventures with Mario forms the central component of the LEGO Super Mario range and therefore encapsulates this entire theme."

Brickset Reviews

"I am not a Nintendo guy so if you need to hear from a Nintendo specialist and a Nintendo expert or a Mario fan in particular uh don't watch this video seriously please do us both a favor"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"this is it this is the set you have to start your lego super mario adventure with the only exception is the nes set"

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Ecosystem

71362 Guarded Fortress — Bowser Jr.'s tower colors correspond with 71362 Guarded Fortress fortresses. The alternative Mario flag is available with 71362 Guarded Fortress. Expansion Sets feature more interesting scenery in the reviewer's opinion, though Starter Course is focused primarily upon gameplay.

Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES with games) — Can buy this set plus one expansion and already have spent more than an NES with adapters for modern TV, offering far more lasting play value and game options

Nintendo handheld systems — Handheld devices offer fancier games with hours of play and multiple experiences, whereas Mario set has inherent limitations and limited multiplayer (only one Mario, other player can only move baddies)

Modern console systems with games — Adding expansion packs quickly reaches console price point with significantly less play content, multiplayer functionality, and long-term engagement

Super MarioTier 2Investment Grade

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"71360 Adventures with Mario forms the central component of the LEGO Super Mario range and therefore encapsulates this entire theme."

Key Pros

✓Outstanding range of interactions with very reactive sensors
✓Panels scan very quickly, allowing rapid gameplay progression
✓Mario and Bowser Jr. design balance accuracy with LEGO aesthetic

Key Cons

✕Price of £49.99/$59.99 feels expensive for the physical content provided
✕Starter Course features relatively few platforms overall

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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"I am not a Nintendo guy so if you need to hear from a Nintendo specialist and a Nintendo expert or a Mario fan in particular uh don't watch this video seriously please do us both a favor"

Key Pros

✓Works without smart device connection; digital integration is purely optional
✓Electronic Mario figure is well-designed with animations, color recognition, and barcode scanning
✓Terrain-building system successfully lowers barrier to entry for younger builders through modular pieces

Key Cons

✕Mario figure looks creepy/dead when powered off (black screen with no visible detail)
✕Digital building instructions locked behind app tiered unlocking system; requiring playability testing before revealing full assembly steps

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"this is it this is the set you have to start your lego super mario adventure with the only exception is the nes set"

Key Pros

✓Novel technology and interactive gameplay concept
✓Color sensor reactions add environmental immersion
✓Barcode system allows customizable course creation

Key Cons

✕Extremely low brick count for $60 price point (under 200 pieces)
✕Required purchase gatekeeping: must own this set to use any expansion sets

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Dimensional Analysis

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Mario figure is exclusive to this set and required to use all other expansion sets, making it a significant value driver.

Solid Brix Studios: The LEGO Super Mario big fig itself drives value due to unique technology and non-replicability.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO-exclusive electronic figure (Mario) only available in this set; theme-exclusive starter set.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Official Nintendo-LEGO licensed product; exclusive prints and custom pieces not available elsewhere in LEGO system

Resale

Solid Brix Studios: Uncertain. Dave predicts the theme's success is uncertain: 'it could either be a huge success for them or it might be a big down it might actually cost the company a lot if this doesn't succeed.'

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Mario

$20

Bowser Jr. - 2 Lime Brick 1 x 1

Goomba (Dark Bluish Gray Interior Pieces) - Angry

Standout parts (per reviewers)

4 LCD screens
Integrated into Mario figure for eyes, mouth, and chest display; screens change expressions and respond to Mario's position and surroundings; turn black when powered off.
Color sensor
Located between Mario's legs; allows recognition of different colored brick environments (blue platforms for water, bright green for grass, red for lava, yellow for desert).
Accelerometer and gyroscope
Detect Mario's orientation and larger jumps; trigger additional sound effects and animations.
Pre-applied sticker panels
Used instead of printing; more robust and glossy appearance; designed to withstand repeated scanning and physical impact from figure landing on them.
2x4 rounded tile
New mold; appears on Bowser Jr.'s bib; currently only available with decoration on this set.
3x5 cloud plates
Integrated cleverly as cloud elements; specifically selected for use with Mario flying mechanic.

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Mario theme and interactive gameplay, but the app-only instructions and tech glitches create frustration, especially for families wanting device-free building time.

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