I understand where you are coming from and I would not consider the price outrageous, but I do think it feels slightly too expensive for its size. Also, there are relatively few printed parts and similar sculptural models, without any minifigures, often provide better value.

Absolutely! I did the same. The best thing Lego did to get us hooked was the (now eradicated) monthly free minibuild. The articulation on Bowser allows him to battle Mario, Luigi and Peach in these extra courses — and reflect the massive monster's size. Look out for other LEGO Sets for Adults in the collection. Whatever your passion, there is an inspiring building project waiting for you. Here’s a look at Bowser’s head – his chubby cheeks, and rounded upper lips are captured incredibly well here. Apparently Ash n Flash did manage to get his hands on the update to make Mario compatible with this. One super cool thing is that if you stand on the Start Pipe, and then beat Bowser, the "level" will end right away! For basically every other Course Maker element in LEGO Mario you can keep going until you reach the End Pole. We've gotten a few new ways of Starting levels over the years (30 Second Pipe, Start Canon, Luigi's Mansion Starting Pad, Coin Pipe) but getting a new way to finish a level is super cool!

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Here’s a look at the manual, which as usual features an introduction and profile of the design team Carl Merriam, Anthony Palamar (graphics) and Didier Agani, as well as cool fun facts about Bowser, his posse as well a historical timeline of LEGO Bowsers. Unfortunately AFOLs will pay any price because it’s their hobby and they love it. TLG know this and keep increasing prices way beyond what is reasonable. Disappointing children appears to be an acceptable byproduct of their greed." Bowser stands on an attractive display base, measuring 41cm across. The combination of grey and dark red, with pearl gold accents, reflects Bowser's traditional environments and I like the columns framing this model. Banners decorate both columns and incorporate the printed 2x2 round tiles originally introduced in 71391 Bowser's Airship, featuring Bowser's menacing face! This must have been at least twenty years ago though. Would be interesting to know if LEGO still has such a program. Alas, peasants like us won't find out about that anymore nowadays, as TLG will surely want to keep this secret. " Here we have the fourth and final bag of the base, and the first of the main build. Ignore that part for the moment: focus on the greys and dark reds…

I read years ago that LEGO was producing one off sets to personal specifications for highly affluent customers. I can't remember where I saw the article, but it was in a magazine, and it even showed images of two such sets. They had an official looking box with iirc a seven or eight digit set number in a range I had never seen before (makes sense for one off sets of course). One set was some huge town layout with several buildings and vehicles, while the other was some large Technic type set of some construction vehicle. So it's so nice that you don't understand what is actually going on in the USA because you live in your little bubble." His legs are also really nice and chunky, and again, I love how they incorporated curves so effortlessly here. LEGO® Super Mario™ collectible – This building kit is part of a collection of inspirational LEGO Sets for Adults who enjoy spending quality time immersed in mindful, fun, creative activities Here’s a look at Bowser, and the design team have done a superb job capturing his iconic turtle shape, and all the proportions just seem right to me.For me, what it comes down to is this: In the world of LEGO sets, most of the time there are things involved that force designers to make compromises or put focus on certain play aspects. While many of the “Adult Oriented” sets are beautiful, I would argue that only a handful truly represent the essence of what’s possible with LEGO. They have the WOW factor. We often call these models “MOC-ish”(My Own Creation) because diehard AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) truly pour their hearts, talents, and bank accounts into every little detail of a MOC. They find creative solutions and use techniques nobody else would think of. I really believe that’s the case with Bowser. Kudos to the designers. And if you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate to pull the trigger on this boss of a build. Starter Courses featuring LEGO Mario (71360), LEGO Luigi (71387) or LEGO Peach (71403) figures (sold separately) are required for interactive play For the next bag we repeat the process, but in reverse. Attaching both legs, we find that if the model is lifted up, the hang floppy, but when placed on the ground, they provide a firm, steady base for Bowser. Heading On Up The brand-new LEGO® Super Mario™ The Mighty Bowser™ is for sale from October 1st, 2022 on www.LEGO.com and from select leading retailers around the world. The recommended retail price for The Mighty Bowser is 269.99 EUR/269.99 USD. As you do the above-mentioned movements, things are happening in his torso. The only way to have this much freedom while still being strong is for some elements to displace others – meaning part of this mechanism has to be periodically exposed. Fortunately, the designers did a pretty good job of hiding it between the shell and the elbow.