- LEGO® Super Mario™ collectible set for adults – Pay homage to a Mario Kart™ icon with this detailed LEGO brick-built model of the Spiny Shell
- Made for display – Use LEGO® bricks to recreate the distinctive appearance of a Mario Kart™ power-up item, often referred to as the ’blue shell’ by fans
- A fun, rewarding build – Follow the step-by-step instructions in the box or on the LEGO® Builder app, which also lets you zoom in and rotate a 3D digital version of your model as you build, and more
- Super Mario™ decor – This build-and-display model makes a fun decorative addition to any fan’s bedroom, living room, game room or office
- Gamer gift for adults – Treat yourself or give this building kit to another Super Mario™ fan or LEGO® Super Mario™ collector
- Dimensions – This 234-piece buildable model measures over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 4 in. (10 cm) wide and 4 in. (10 cm) deep
The Lego set Spiny Shell with the set number 40787 is part of the LEGO Super Mario™ theme and is recommended for ages 18+. That makes it a set mainly for adults. It was released in May 2025. The model has 234 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. 183 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 0.269 kg. The box measures 19.1 x 14.1 x 6.1 cm. The recommended retail price is £16.99.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about £55.88.
Lego 40787 product data
Set Information
Availability
Release
05/2025
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2025)
Price Information
RRP
£16.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
136
Part Out Value
£55.88
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Packaging
Weight
0.269 kg
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 183
- buyers in the last 12 months
- 97
183 Brickfact users have Spiny Shell in their collection. 97 users bought it in the last 12 months.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of 23 October 2026.
Lego 40787 price trend
Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.
- Current market value
- £57.63
- Growth vs. RRP
- +239 % £16.99
- Range
- £39.63 – £63.36
- Average
- £52.32
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Official Set Description for LEGO 40787 Spiny Shell
Celebrate an iconic power-up item with the Mario Kart™ – Spiny Shell (40787) building set. A fun gamer gift for adult Super Mario™ fans, this construction kit invites you to recreate the spiky appearance of the Spiny Shell – known by fans as the ’blue shell’ – one of the most powerful items in the Mario Kart series. This LEGO® Super Mario™ collectible model makes a fun addition to any fan’s home or office decor.
Building Instruction for LEGO 40787 Spiny Shell
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Is LEGO 40787 still available?
LEGO has retired 40787 Spiny Shell, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is £57.63.
