LEGO Set 72045-1 – Mario Kart: Shy Guy & P-Wing — Alternate Build Possibilities

Ready to drift off the official track? LEGO Set 72045-1, Mario Kart – Shy Guy & P-Wing, is a compact parts pack that punches way above its weight when it comes to creative re-use. Between the sleek curves of the P-Wing and the characterful shaping around Shy Guy, you get a surprising toolkit of plates, slopes, arches, and accent colors that lend themselves to speedsters, micro-fighters, and swooshable minis. Think bright highlight stripes for racing liveries, compact hinge solutions for opening intakes, and curved shells that snap into convincing noses and fuselages. Because everything is contained in a single retail set, alternate builds are approachable for newer builders yet satisfying for seasoned MOC makers who love squeezing maximum style from a minimal budget.

As with any great small-set challenge, the fun here is in the constraints: you’ll repurpose decorative elements into structural backbones, invert sub-assemblies to hide studs for cleaner silhouettes, and use the set’s color blocking to suggest vents, canopies, and aerodynamic fairings. Expect a lot of clever bracket usage to lock shapes at odd angles and create those “how did they do that?” moments. Below, you’ll find hand-picked community alternates you can build using only the parts from 72045. Each model includes the designer’s credit and a direct link to grab the instructions. Scroll, pick your favorite, and start building your own side quest in the Mushroom Kingdom—no extra parts required.

Shy Falcon 72045 Alt

Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-236372/CreationCaravan%20%28Brad%20Barber%29/shy-falcon-72045-alt/