LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Wario & King Boo Building Set 72038, 512 Pieces

Build racing and flying adventures inspired by the Mario Kart video games with the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Wario & King Boo set. Designed for builders ages 8 and older, this 512-piece set includes brick-built Wario and King Boo figures, two detailed karts, shell-launching functions, traffic cones, and a detachable glider.

Build Wario’s Badwagon and King Boo’s Teddy Buggy, then drift the karts, launch shells, and create custom racecourses. The Badwagon’s glider can be removed and attached to the Teddy Buggy, allowing either character to take the race from the road to the air.

Key Features

• Official LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart building set

• Set number 72038

• 512 pieces

• Includes Wario and King Boo figures

• Buildable Badwagon and Teddy Buggy karts

• Both karts feature drifting action

• Shell-launching play functions

• Detachable glider fits either kart

• Includes two traffic cones

• Compatible with select interactive LEGO Super Mario figures

• LEGO Builder app support

• Recommended for ages 8 and older

• No batteries required

Wario and the Badwagon

Build Wario’s distinctive Badwagon and prepare it for fast-paced Mario Kart action. The kart includes a shell-launching function and can be moved in a drifting motion during play.

A detachable glider attaches to the Badwagon for airborne racing adventures. The glider can also be transferred to King Boo’s Teddy Buggy.

King Boo and the Teddy Buggy

King Boo races in the spooky Teddy Buggy, which also features drifting and shell-launching functions. Pair the two traffic cones with the karts to create a course, mark turns, or build an obstacle challenge.

Drift, Launch, and Glide

Re-create familiar Mario Kart action through three main play functions:

• Move either kart in a drifting motion

• Launch shells during head-to-head racing

• Attach the glider to either vehicle for flying adventures

These play features support racing competitions and open-ended stories after the models have been constructed.

Interactive Digital Play

Place a compatible interactive LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi, or LEGO Peach figure in either kart to activate Mario Kart-inspired sound and visual effects for actions such as honking, drifting, and gliding.

Interactive figures are not included. Compatible figures are available in select sets, including:

• LEGO Super Mario set 71439

• LEGO Super Mario set 71440

• LEGO Super Mario set 71441

• LEGO Super Mario set 72043

Each compatible set is sold separately.

LEGO Builder App

The LEGO Builder app provides digital building instructions with tools that allow builders to zoom, rotate, and view the models from different angles while constructing the set.

Expand the Mario Kart World

Combine this set with other LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart building sets to create larger racing layouts, introduce additional characters, and develop new track challenges.

Additional sets are sold separately.

Dimensions

When constructed, Wario’s Badwagon measures approximately:

• Height: More than 1.5" (4 cm)

• Length: 5.5" (15 cm)

• Width: 3" (7 cm)

Specifications

• Brand: LEGO

• Product line: LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart

• Set name: Wario & King Boo

• Set number: 72038

• MPN: 94152767

• UPC: 673419405690

• Product type: Complete building set

• Number of pieces: 512

• Included characters: Wario and King Boo

• Included karts: Badwagon and Teddy Buggy

• Material: Plastic

• Batteries required: No

• Recommended age: 8 years and older

• Condition: New

• Vintage: No

What’s Included

• Wario LEGO figure

• King Boo LEGO figure

• Buildable Badwagon kart

• Buildable Teddy Buggy kart

• Detachable glider

• Shell-launching components

• 2 traffic cones

• Additional building components

• Building instructions

Interactive LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi, and LEGO Peach figures are not included.

Creative and Building Benefits

This set can encourage:

• Creative storytelling

• Fine-motor practice

• Construction and problem-solving

• Spatial reasoning

• Independent or shared building

• Imaginative racing play

• Character-based role-play

Ideal For

• Mario Kart fans

• LEGO Super Mario collectors

• Nintendo gaming fans

• Vehicle and racing enthusiasts

• Creative builders

• Birthday gifts

• Holiday gifts

• Children ages 8 and older

Care and Safety

• Recommended for ages 8 and older.

• Contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years.

• Follow the included building instructions.

• Keep loose pieces stored securely when not in use.

• Use only compatible LEGO components as directed.

• Clean bricks with a soft cloth lightly dampened with water.

• Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.

• Allow pieces to dry completely before storage.

• Keep assembled models away from high heat and open flames.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pieces are included?

The set contains 512 LEGO pieces.

Which characters are included?

Brick-built figures of Wario and King Boo are included.

Which karts can be built?

The set builds Wario’s Badwagon and King Boo’s Teddy Buggy.

Can the karts launch shells?

Yes. Both karts feature shell-launching play functions.

Can both karts drift?

Yes. Each kart is designed for drifting-style play.

Which kart can use the glider?

The detachable glider can be attached to either the Badwagon or the Teddy Buggy.

Are interactive LEGO Super Mario figures included?

No. LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi, and LEGO Peach interactive figures are sold separately in compatible sets.

What happens when a compatible interactive figure is added?

A compatible figure can trigger Mario Kart-inspired sound and visual effects associated with actions such as honking, drifting, and gliding.

Are batteries required?

No batteries are required for the included building set. Compatible interactive figures, sold separately, have their own power requirements.

What age is the set recommended for?

It is recommended for builders ages 8 and older.

Can this set connect with other LEGO Mario Kart sets?

Yes. It can be combined with other LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart sets, each sold separately.