LEGO Set 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	72051
Release year	2026
Piece count	1,367
Minifigures	0
Theme	Super Mario
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 72051, Donkey Kong Arcade, depicts a Donkey Kong inspired arcade cabinet within the Super Mario theme.

Donkey Kong Arcade brings an arcade gaming subject into the LEGO Super Mario range. Rather than focusing on separate characters, the set is centred on the cabinet itself and on the visual language associated with Donkey Kong.

This set is aimed at LEGO Super Mario followers, video game collectors and builders who want a retro display piece. Within the theme, it stands apart from course based play models by using the format of an arcade cabinet, making it more about display, collecting and presentation.

Inventory of set 72051

The inventory of set 72051 lists 1,367 pieces, spare parts excluded: 304 different lots (one shape in one color) for 207 part shapes. The box also contains 21 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 72051

Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by dark azure (19%) and red (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	412	30%
Dark Azure	260	19%
Red	251	18%
White	97	7.1%
Yellow	77	5.6%
Blue	43	3.1%
Tan	40	2.9%
Bright Light Orange	30	2.2%
Dark Turquoise	25	1.8%
Orange	24	1.8%
Other colors (7)	106	7.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	377	28%
Plates	235	17%
Tiles	122	8.9%
Technic Pins	71	5.2%
Bricks Special	56	4.1%
Bricks Curved	55	4%

Most common parts in set 72051

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Dark Azure	57
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Azure	44
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Dark Azure	32
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot 42924	Blue	28
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Dark Azure	25
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Black	22
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 3633	Magenta	21
Tile Special Round 2 x 2 Inverted 3567	Black	20
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	19
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	18

199 of the 207 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 72051

5 part shapes in set 72051 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, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Pixelated Orange Face, Dark Purple Eyes, Mouth print 14769pr0047	Tan
Tile Round 2 x 2 with White/Dark Purple Pixelated Skull print 14769pr0046	Dark Turquoise
Tile Special 3 x 3 with Pixelated Jumpman print 8185pr0001	Black
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 72051-1 10118536
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 72051-1 10117724

Rebuilding set 72051 from another set

Share of the parts of set 72051 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
76405 Hogwarts Express - Collectors' Edition	26%	5,139	2022

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 72051 within its line

With 1,367 pieces, set 72051 ranks #7 out of 92 Super Mario sets in our database, which have an average of 535 parts. Among the 558 sets released in 2026, it ranks #65. That is 2.6 times the average Super Mario set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade have?

LEGO set 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade has 1,367 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Super Mario theme.

What year was LEGO set 72051 released?

Set 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade was released in 2026 and belongs to the Super Mario theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 72051?

LEGO set 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 72051?

The instructions for LEGO set 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 72051.

What is the main color of LEGO set 72051?

Black, with 412 out of 1,367 pieces, or 30%. Next come dark azure (19%) and red (18%).

How many different parts does set 72051 contain?

Set 72051 has 304 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 207 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 4 in dark azure, with 57 copies.

Does LEGO set 72051 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile Round 2 x 2 with Pixelated Orange Face, Dark Purple Eyes, Mouth print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 72051?

Set 76405 Hogwarts Express - Collectors' Edition, released in 2022: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is this set based on an arcade cabinet?

Yes. The name Donkey Kong Arcade and the French retail title describe a Donkey Kong arcade style 3D model.