When ‘Jumpman’ first appeared in 1981’s Donkey Kong, it’s unlikely that anyone thought: “yes, that little sprite is going to be an icon”. If they did, then kudos, because only a year after Donkey Kong’s release Jumpman became Mario. And the rest is gaming history.
Mario is one of the most recognisable characters in gaming, effectively acting as the global ambassador for Nintendo. From Donkey Kong to Super Mario World, Mario 64 to Mario Odyssey, the little Italian plumber has spent his life at the forefront of the gaming world. Along with his entourage of Luigi, Peach, Toad, and Yoshi, Mario has amassed quite the following.
If you’re one of his dedicated followers, or know someone who is, here are our picks of the best Super Mario merchandise around:
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The Best Super Mario Merchandise
Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Mini-Racer Remote Control Car
This Mario Kart remote control car will help rivals settle their scores IRL. The car boasts the full roster of Mario Kart moves, with drifting, 360-spins and wheelies all being possible. Banana skins and blue shells not included.
Super Mario Bros. Classic Combo – Checkers & Tic Tac Toe
With this unique set, the plumber brothers are taking a break from squashing Goombas to have a quick game of checkers, or tic tac toe (noughts and crosses to us Brits). Whether or not a Mario fan is partial to these games is of no consequence – this is a great piece to add to a video game merchandise collection.
Nintendo Super Mario World Retro Cover Art Print
A stylish art print to add a little gamer chic into any gaming lair. This poster pays tribute to the 1990 retro classic, Super Mario World.
Nintendo Mario Fire Figure
Having Mario chow down on a fire flower was always exciting, giving us an extra hit point and allowing us to keep our distance from troublesome foes.
World Of Nintendo Mario Plush
It's a-him, Mario! But small, made of fabric, and collectable. A staple for any Nintendork.
LEGO Super Mario: Starter Set
Any chance to bring Mario to life is one to be double-jumped at. This collectable set integrates the beloved LEGO block with LCD screens and speakers to bring Mario reactive facial expressions and iconic sounds. The set will interact with a tablet app to provide a real-time scoring, and includes figures of Bowser Jr. and Goomba.
Super Mario Mini Question Block Light
This light-version of the iconic block won't throw out coins if you head-butt it, but it will make the signature sound.
World Of Nintendo Yoshi Plush
Only the quirky minds at Nintendo would be able to think up an egg-spitting dinosaur with a prehensile tongue, and make it cute.
Super Mario Mushroom Light
Mario's favourite energy-boosting snack has found new life as a funky light, the perfect touch to any gaming battle station.
Super Mario Acorn Plains Diorama Set
Bounding to the top of the flagpole in Super Mario is a rush, giving a high that many of us gamers are still chasing to this day. This model set allows anyone to relive those moments. Includes a pipe, Goomba, and Bob-omb.
Super Mario Boxers
An intimate proclamation of Super Mario fandom.
Nintendo Super Mario Good Guys Coaster Set
When the team aren't saving various worlds from Bowser, or destroying friendship in Mario Kart, they're saving coffee tables from watermarks. Is there anything they can't do?
Super Mario Cufflinks by Difuzed
It's bad form to wear Mario t-shirts and slipper to team meetings, apparently. These cufflinks help the true gamer live on, even during the 9-5.
World Of Nintendo Goomba Plush
Considering that these graceless little Goombas exist only to be squished and kicked, their hacked-off grimace is nothing less than apt.
Nintendo Super Mario Bros Cartridge Wallet by Difuzed
The humble and chunky game cartridge reincarnated as a brilliant wallet. While blowing dust out of the originals would help them work, blowing the moths out of this wallet won't restock your notes, unfortunately.
Super Mario Plumber Overalls Tri-Fold Purse
Overalls, buttons, red, blue, and a big old M. Yup, it's a Mario purse, what more could anyone need?
Nintendo Super Mario World Mug
The ideal mug to help gamers keep their caffeine levels topped up during a night of Super Mario speed-runs.
Keep Gaming! Run, Jump and Blast T-Shirt
This ensemble t-shirt brings together a wide roster of Super Mario faces and Nintendo heroes, complete with a motto we can all get behind.
Super Mario Encyclopaedia: The Official Guide To The First 30 Years
The history of gaming runs alongside the history of Mario and co. For anyone interested in gaming, past, present, and future, this encyclopaedia is a fun little must. It charts the evolution of video games, stories, and characters throughout Mario's long history. Seeing how far we've come, mixed in with more than a little nostalgia, is a great thing.
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