Nintendo and LEGO enthusiasts can find the LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant 71426 set at a significant discount, priced at $39.89 after a 31% reduction at Target. This particular set is reportedly nearing discontinuation and is currently sold out on the official LEGO Shop with no confirmed restock date.
The LEGO Piranha Plant model stands approximately 9 inches tall, 4.5 inches wide, and 6.5 inches deep, resembling the size of a traditional potted plant. It comprises 540 pieces. The set features articulation points in the head, mouth, stalk, and leaves, allowing for various poses. A notable detail includes a small easter egg: a piggy bank integrated into the pipe, complete with two golden coins.
While the set contains 540 bricks, it is intended for builders aged 18 and older. Upon completion, the Piranha Plant model serves as a display piece. IGN's review of the set highlighted its vibrant colors, balanced proportions, and reasonable price. The build was described as capturing the "signature Mario franchise whimsy," being "cute but not too cute, menacing but not too menacing, and imbued with lots of personality."