LEGO Super Mario Diddy Kong’s Mine Cart Ride Expansion Set 71425

Overview

Expand your LEGO Super Mario adventures with the Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride Expansion Set (71425). This brick-built expansion blends classic arcade action with hands-on building, featuring a mine cart track, a buildable Funky Kong airplane/shop, and a mix of characters inspired by Donkey Kong and Mario. At 1,157 pieces, the set invites kids to craft dynamic scenes, swap parts, and imagine new twists to their favorite levels.

What’s in the box

• 1,157 pieces to build the mine cart route, rock-explosion moments, and Funky Kong’s airplane
• Four LEGO Super Mario figures from the Donkey Kong world: Funky Kong, Diddy Kong, Snaggles, and Mole Miner
• A buildable Funky Kong airplane/shop with two Action Tags for interactive responses
• Playable interactions: place LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi, or LEGO Peach in the mine cart (figures not included)

How play unfolds

• Ride the mine cart around the track with your chosen figure and explore how the track can be adjusted for new routes
• Flip Snaggles out of the way, repair the broken track, and trigger a rock explosion to reveal bananas
• Gift or feed bananas to Diddy Kong or Funky Kong figures as part of your story
• Fly the Funky Kong airplane to engage with the shop feature and unlock in-app rewards

Note: interactive play requires a compatible Starter Course (71360, 71387, or 71403). You can download the LEGO Super Mario app for building instructions and additional inspiration to expand the creative experience.

Creative potential

This expansion is designed to mix with other LEGO Super Mario sets, letting kids shape unique levels and narratives. The brick-built design emphasizes tactile building, hands-on experimentation, and open-ended storytelling as children assemble, reconfigure, and reimagine scenes.

Gift ideas and suitability

With 1,157 pieces and a blend of action elements, this set is ideal for kids ages 8-10 who enjoy LEGO play plus Mario and Donkey Kong themes. It makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays or holidays and invites ongoing collaboration or solo play, with endless possibilities to create new adventures.