LEGO 71362 Guarded Fortress Expansion Set: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	71362
Release year	2020
Piece count	468
Minifigures	0
Theme	Super Mario
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 71362, Guarded Fortress Expansion Set, depicts a guarded fortress within the Super Mario theme.

Set 71362 is part of LEGO Super Mario, a theme built around modular courses, obstacles and settings derived from the video game series. The guarded fortress is presented as a course section rather than a standalone enclosed building.

The model uses 468 pieces to form a fortress structure with Super Mario themed details.

It is mainly suited to builders expanding a Super Mario layout, though it can also be displayed as a themed scene. Within the theme, it sits among the expansion sets, complementing other course modules and environment builds.

Inventory of set 71362

The inventory of set 71362 lists 468 pieces, spare parts excluded: 193 different lots (one shape in one color) for 135 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 71362

Main color: dark orange, making up 15% of the parts, followed by bright green (9.8%) and black (9.4%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Orange	71	15%
Bright Green	46	9.8%
Black	44	9.4%
Light Bluish Gray	40	8.5%
White	36	7.7%
Reddish Brown	31	6.6%
Medium Nougat	31	6.6%
Green	26	5.6%
Blue	24	5.1%
Red	24	5.1%
Other colors (13)	95	20%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	62	13%
Plates	53	11%
Tiles	43	9.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	40	8.5%
Bricks Sloped	36	7.7%
Plates Special	33	7.1%

Most common parts in set 71362

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283	Dark Red	18
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Dark Orange	17
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673	Light Bluish Gray	17
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Medium Nougat	16
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Dark Orange	13
Plate Round Corners 4 x 4 x 2/3 Circle with Reduced Knobs 66792	Bright Green	11
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick 43857	Bright Green	9
Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] 22388	White	8
Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted 11203	Black	7
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Bright Green	7

121 of the 135 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 71362

5 part shapes in set 71362 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile 2 x 3 with Double Ended Arrow on Wooden Background Print 26603pr0045	Medium Nougat
Tile 2 x 2 with Coin and Barcode Print (Sticker) 3068bpr0070	Dark Orange
Tile 2 x 2 with Koopa Troopa and Barcode Print (Sticker) 3068bpr0072	Green
Tile 2 x 2 with Piranha Plant and Barcode Print (Sticker) 3068bpr9972	Red
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips] and Mario Logo Print 30350bpr0018	Red

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 71362 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 71362 within its line

With 468 pieces, set 71362 ranks #35 out of 92 Super Mario sets in our database, which have an average of 535 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #120.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 71362 Guarded Fortress Expansion Set have?

LEGO set 71362 Guarded Fortress Expansion Set has 468 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Super Mario theme.

What year was LEGO set 71362 released?

Set 71362 Guarded Fortress Expansion Set was released in 2020 and belongs to the Super Mario theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 71362?

LEGO set 71362 Guarded Fortress Expansion Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 71362?

The instructions for LEGO set 71362 Guarded Fortress Expansion Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 71362.

What is the main color of LEGO set 71362?

Dark orange, with 71 out of 468 pieces, or 15%. Next come bright green (9.8%) and black (9.4%).

How many different parts does set 71362 contain?

Set 71362 has 193 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 135 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile in dark red, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 71362 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 3 with Double Ended Arrow on Wooden Background Print.

How does this set fit into a LEGO Super Mario layout?

It is an expansion set representing a guarded fortress. It can be used as an added section in a broader Super Mario course.