LEGO Set 71369 Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set

Specifications

Set number	71369
Release year	2020
Piece count	1,010
Minifigures	0
Theme	Super Mario
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 71369, “Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set”, represents Bowser’s castle within the Super Mario theme. Released in 2020, it contains 1010 pieces and is presented as an expansion set focused on a castle boss battle setting.

The model is based on Bowser’s castle, a setting closely associated with major confrontations in the Super Mario series. In the LEGO Super Mario range, it belongs to the expansion set format, adding a recognizable location from the license to a broader themed layout or collection.

The set contains 1010 pieces, giving it the scope of a substantial scene build rather than a small add-on.

It is suited to collectors of LEGO Super Mario who want a castle-based focal point, as well as builders interested in display or play layouts. Among sets in the same theme, it can be understood as a large thematic expansion built around a specific and recognizable location.

Inventory of set 71369

The inventory of set 71369 lists 1,010 pieces, spare parts excluded: 346 different lots (one shape in one color) for 243 part shapes. The box also contains 24 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 71369

Main color: black, making up 21% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (19%) and dark bluish gray (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	217	21%
Light Bluish Gray	191	19%
Dark Bluish Gray	152	15%
Red	84	8.3%
Bright Light Orange	71	7%
Tan	70	6.9%
Reddish Brown	55	5.4%
White	39	3.9%
Green	30	3%
Blue	29	2.9%
Other colors (9)	72	7.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	135	13%
Bricks	119	12%
Bricks Sloped	104	10%
Plates Special	101	10%
Tiles	79	7.8%
Bricks Curved	77	7.6%

Most common parts in set 71369

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] 22388	Tan	19
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Bluish Gray	18
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558	Blue	18
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] 15672	Black	16
Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner 13548	Green	12
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Bluish Gray	12
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top 6005	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top 6091	Bright Light Orange	12
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Tan	11

220 of the 243 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 71369

5 part shapes in set 71369 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.

Part	Color
Tile 2 x 2 with Bowser and Barcode Print (Sticker) 3068bpr0062	Green
Tile Round Corners 4 x 4 x 2/3 with Two Circle Arrows and Barcode Print (Sticker) 68869pr0074	Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 2 with Black and Yellow Eyes (Dry Bones) Print 3004pr0057	White
Plate Round Corners 4 x 4 x 2/3 Circle with Reduced Knobs and Two Arrows and Barcode Print (Sticker) 66792pr0044	Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Dry Bones, Pupils and Barcode Print (Sticker) 3068bpr0045	Dark Bluish Gray

Rebuilding set 71369 from another set

Share of the parts of set 71369 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
70922 The Joker Manor	25%	3,445	2017

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 71369 within its line

With 1,010 pieces, set 71369 ranks #16 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 #50.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 71369 Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set have?

LEGO set 71369 Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set has 1,010 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Super Mario theme.

What year was LEGO set 71369 released?

Set 71369 Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set was released in 2020 and belongs to the Super Mario theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 71369?

LEGO set 71369 Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 71369?

The instructions for LEGO set 71369 Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 71369.

What is the main color of LEGO set 71369?

Black, with 217 out of 1,010 pieces, or 21%. Next come light bluish gray (19%) and dark bluish gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 71369 contain?

Set 71369 has 346 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 243 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] in tan, with 19 copies.

Does LEGO set 71369 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 2 with Bowser and Barcode Print (Sticker).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 71369?

Set 70922 The Joker Manor, released in 2017: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.