Overall, the build of 71395 Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block is basically as unique as it gets, with the designers clearly having let loose in Nintendo’s blocky world.
The function of this Easter egg is instantly familiar and proves how intimately the designers know the source material – and we haven’t even mentioned the mini Bowser figure yet. However, the course simply couldn’t have been left out of 71395 Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block, and the height it adds next to Bob-omb Battlefield helps it to stand out alongside the grey colour scheme of Princess Peach’s Castle.įinally, there’s a secret, additional level in the Super Mario 64 set, with Bowser’s boss battle platforms represented in a hidden chamber (spoiler alert!). It may be a matter of opinion if this will come as a positive or a negative depending on your tastes, but ultimately it feels out of place in terms of the colour palette. One minor complaint is that three of the four levels make use of green predominantly (counting Lethal Lava Land’s base layer as part of the build), creating a consistent aesthetic that only makes Cool Cool Mountain stand out. Considering the community that has blossomed around the original game and the internet culture it has inspired, these are the four most obvious choices for courses to recreate in bricks. These levels include Princess Peach’s Castle, Cool Cool Mountain, Lethal Lava Land, and – possibly the most iconic of them all – Bob-omb Battlefield. Manually unfolding these like a book then reveals four levels from Super Mario 64 in what is a surprisingly satisfying process. Pushing down on the flat section of the block will begin to open the side, as it flips around to allow a colourful mix of bricks held within the cube to be displayed on the apex. The true creativity of 71395 Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block blossoms when you start to fold open the top, with a unique mechanism that doesn’t quite resemble any other LEGO sets. Otherwise, this is an excellent representation of the iconic block with an eye-catching design that is pleasing to see. While it could have been covered, the bottom isn’t noticeable in any way and that would have only added to the part count and price. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the outer layer before moving inwards.įive of the six sides are covered on the Question Mark Block, with only the bottom remaining open. However, beneath the yellow and white exterior of the model lies a treasure trove of levels and other secrets that, while partially spoiled within the build, are sure to surprise anyone that you might wish to showcase 71395 Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block to.
When it was first revealed, the initial model for 71395 Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block appeared to be nothing more than an upscaled recreation of the Question Mark Block, which also appears in the normal range of sets such as in 71360 Adventures with Mario Starter Course. Theme: LEGO Super Mario Set name: 71395 Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block Release: October 1, 2021
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