It's-a Mario World: Our Unfulfilled Christmas List
by Kenneth Caldwell 
{ Dec 27th 2008 at 3:33PM }
In the days immediately following Christmas, we do several things: Sink hours into replaying timeless Mario classics (currently we're collecting Ace coins in Super Mario Advance), ponder all kinds of Mario-related things we could buy with our Christmas money and begin scrawling out a list of Mario gifts we want for next Christmas. Pretty standard, right? Problem is, there are so many wonderful Mario trinkets and toys that have been released in the last twenty years that it's hard to decide which search terms to use on eBay.
Worry not, Mario fiends! This week we present a gallery teeming with Mario stocking-stuffers old and new. Yeah, some of them were released only in Japan over ten years ago, but that doesn't mean we can't covet them greedily. Others are available on shelves at the time of writing. Either way, you're sure to be amazed at the breadth of material goods upon which Mario's trademark has been shamelessly stamped. Check out these sweet toys!
Worry not, Mario fiends! This week we present a gallery teeming with Mario stocking-stuffers old and new. Yeah, some of them were released only in Japan over ten years ago, but that doesn't mean we can't covet them greedily. Others are available on shelves at the time of writing. Either way, you're sure to be amazed at the breadth of material goods upon which Mario's trademark has been shamelessly stamped. Check out these sweet toys!
It's-a Mario World is a recurring feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated. Check back each week to find out what strange and wonderful thing has us seeing power stars. * * * Link of the week: Mario vs. Master Chief!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
soviet chick @ Dec 27th 2008 4:41PM
I'd gladly take a life or two (or 73) if it granted unlimited access to Gottlieb's SMB Pinball Table. I remember there being one in the arcade as a wee lass when we lived in Chicago, but alas I haven't seen one in all the cities we've lived in since.
Good Times!
Mr Khan @ Dec 27th 2008 4:52PM
I remember a friend of mine who had that Mario Bros-in-a-watch thing
Good times indeed
James @ Dec 27th 2008 5:16PM
I still have a mario game and watch from my god-mother. I liked it a lot.
--James
Bowser Rogozhin @ Dec 28th 2008 7:42AM
You guys really can't find a Mario Kart Arcade Cabinet? My main arcade has around 5/6 booths, always occupied with Kangol-wearing tourists.
Trickob @ Dec 28th 2008 9:41PM
I used to own the Mario game-in-a-watch and a beach towel. I also had a mini pinball machine with a Mario theme that made a lot of annoying noises and of course, Mario themed underwear! I really regret getting rid of all that stuff. ...well, not the underwear...
I would also recommend the SMB3 cartoon over the "Super Show." I hated that version as a child though I watched it anyway. SMB3 made a lot more sense.