Super Mario

Adventures with Interactive LEGO Peach

A castle courtyard with a Princess who actually reacts to you.

Brick Rated Score

3.8/5

Set 71441 · 2024

Pieces208

Minifigsn/a

Year2024

Set number71441

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The verdict

The first time Peach's little screen-face lit up and she made a delighted sound as I rolled a coin under her sensor, I understood why this line exists at all.

It is not really a building challenge, it is a small interactive toy wrapped in a genuinely pretty courtyard build, and once you accept that framing it is a lot of fun. I would not hand this to someone who wants a meaty afternoon of building, but as an entry point into the Peach side of the Mario world, or as a gift for a kid who already has the Mario starter figure, it earns its keep. Just know going in that the electronic figure is the star and the bricks are the supporting cast.

Best for: Younger builders and Mario fans starting the interactive Peach line, not adults chasing a big build

The full review

What it is

This is the entry point to the Peach side of LEGO's interactive Mario universe, and it is exactly what it sounds like, a compact courtyard build anchored by an electronic Peach figure with a screen for a face. She lights up, reacts to color-coded action bricks, and makes sounds as you move her through the little scene, and that first reaction is genuinely charming, especially if you already know how the Mario starter figures work.

The catch

I will be honest about the size of this thing. 208 pieces builds fast, and if you are used to Brick Rated sets that reward you with an hour of satisfying construction, this will feel over quickly. The real investment here is in the figure itself, batteries included, and the set works best as a base you build outward from with expansion packs rather than a standalone centerpiece.

Who it's for

Get this for a young Mario or Peach fan who wants an interactive toy that also happens to be LEGO, or for someone already collecting the Peach line who needs the starter piece. Skip it if you are shopping for a builder who wants a substantial construction session, because the courtyard is sweet but modest, and the figure is doing most of the heavy lifting.

The parts story

What the build is actually like, and the pieces worth knowing about.

Building the courtyard itself is quick and straightforward, mostly flowerbeds, a small pond edge, and decorative touches around where Peach stands. It is not a set that asks much of you technique-wise, the interest comes from watching the figure respond once assembly is done rather than from the construction process itself.

The interactive Peach figure is the real standout piece here, built around a screen face and sensor system shared with the wider Mario line, and it is not something you will find outside this electronic sub-theme. The rest of the parts lean into soft pastel colors and pretty landscaping pieces that fit the Mushroom Kingdom courtyard look, but do not expect rare or printed elements, this set spends its budget on the tech, not the brick.

Fun facts

01This set is part of LEGO's interactive Super Mario universe, using the same color-sensor and action-brick technology introduced with the original Mario starter figure, adapted for Princess Peach.
02The Peach figure has its own screen-based expressions and sound effects, separate from the original Mario and Luigi figures, giving her a distinct personality in play.
03Sets in this Peach line are designed to connect with other Peach and Mario course expansions, so builders often combine several sets to make a bigger interactive world.
04Unlike most LEGO Super Mario sets, this one carries no traditional minifigures at all, the interactive Peach figure stands in as the whole cast.