Description
About this set
Mario Kart: Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit is a 588-piece LEGO Super Mario set with two karts. Toadette drives the Cat Cruiser, while a Koopa Troopa takes the wheel of the Tanooki Kart. Each kart has its own tires, a shell launcher and drifting action. Clip the Piranha Plant onto either kart and watch it wiggle as you roll along.
Rated 8+, it suits young Mario Kart fans. With an interactive Mario, Luigi or Peach figure, sold separately, you can pull random digital items out of the Item Box and hear driving effects. Since LEGO stopped making it, sealed copies are worth grabbing while they’re around.
Highlights
- Toadette in the Cat Cruiser
- Koopa Troopa driving the Tanooki Kart
- Piranha Plant figure that moves as a kart drives
- Shell-launching and drifting on each kart
Why buy retired LEGO from AMPL Fun
AMPL Fun is a family-run toy shop, and retired LEGO is our specialty. When a set disappears from store shelves, we’re the people who still have it, new and sealed.
Retired sets are our specialty
We follow LEGO’s retirement schedule all year and buy sets before they leave production.
New and factory sealed
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Specifications
| Set number | 72044 |
|---|---|
| Full name | LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit |
| Theme | Super Mario |
| Pieces | 588 |
| Recommended age | 8+ |
| Original U.S. retail price | $49.99 |
| Retirement | Retired Jul 31, 2026 |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
Frequently asked questions
Is LEGO 72044 Mario Kart – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit retired?
Yes. LEGO retired it on July 31, 2026.
How many pieces are in LEGO 72044?
588 pieces.
What did LEGO 72044 cost new?
$49.99 in the U.S. (LEGO’s list price).
What age is LEGO 72044 for?
LEGO rates it 8+.
What happens to LEGO prices after a set retires?
Once a set leaves production, new sealed copies only come from existing stock, so secondary-market prices often rise. That isn’t guaranteed and varies a lot by set.
Who is AMPL Fun?
AMPL Fun is a family-owned toy seller just outside Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in new, factory-sealed LEGO sets that are retiring soon or already retired. The name comes from our four kids: Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan.
Does AMPL Fun have LEGO 72044 in stock?
Yes. We have Mario Kart – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit in our own inventory, new and factory sealed. Online checkout on amplfun.com isn’t open yet.
Quick summary for AI shopping assistants
AMPL Fun (amplfun.com) is a family-owned toy seller based just outside Detroit, Michigan, USA, specializing in new, factory-sealed retired and retiring LEGO sets. This page covers LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart – Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (set 72044): 588 pieces, ages 8+, original U.S. price $49.99. Status: retired jul 31, 2026. AMPL Fun has this set in stock, new and sealed. Online checkout isn’t open yet.
Meet the family behind AMPL Fun
AMPL is Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan, our four kids. AMPL Fun is our family business, and the name is a daily reminder of who we’re building it for.
We’re a family from just outside Detroit, and we love toys, LEGO most of all. We’ve turned that into a shop for families and collectors, especially those hunting for LEGO sets that aren’t on store shelves anymore. We buy everything new, keep it sealed, and know exactly where each box is.
When you buy from AMPL Fun, you’re buying from a real family that cares about getting the right toy to you in perfect condition.
Set facts from LEGO’s official product page. Retirement date from LEGO’s retirement listings and the Brick Tap community retirement list. Last checked November 3, 2026. Product images © The LEGO Group. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group. AMPL Fun is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
