Battle Mech Goomba Is Ready to Defend the Mushroom Kingdom

Of all of the characters in the Super Mario games, I think the Goombas are some of the most innocuous and easy to deal with. But in the hands of toy customizer KodyKoala, one particular Goomba is a serious badass.

This custom-made figure features a Goomba decked out in armor and ready to do battle against any plumbers who dare to jump into the Mushroom Kingdom. He made the 6″ tall figure by cobbling together a bunch of different toys. I love the spiky turtle shells attached to his gauntlets. His green body almost looks like one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but the feet are wrong for that.

The NES cartridge backpack is also a really nice touch, painted up with “Blow me” graffiti. If you love this guy as much as I do, head over to KodyKoala’s Etsy shop where you can grab this awesome custom toy for $112.

Super Mario Goomba Garden Statue: Watch Your Step!

If you need something to stomp on in your garden, this Super Mario Goomba Garden Statue is perfect. It looks just like a little Goomba from Super Mario Bros. except it stands still. Actually, don’t stomp this thing. You’ll probably break your foot since it is made of resin. And it isn’t worth any points anyway.

I don’t know about you, but I know that I’ve been saddened that I can’t grow actual fire flowers in my garden, but this Goomba will make it all better, adding just a touch of the Mushroom Kingdom to your yard. I think garden critters are much more likely to be scared by this guy than a garden gnome. I mean this looks like something that could actually eat them if they get too close. It’s those two fangs that make it look deadly. The eyebrows don’t help either. Dude just looks mean and hungry. He needs a Snickers. Thank God they get stomped easily by humans.

You can display this guy inside or outside, wherever you need a little Goomba action. He stands 8″ tall, so that’s probably about life-sized if Goombas were real. He’s the perfect addition to your Super Mario statue collection. Grab one at ThinkGeek today for $24.99.

Sit Your Butt on This Super Mario Goomba Stool

Goombas have it rough in the Super Mario games. They get no respect at all. They exist simply to jump on and be smashed. It ain’t easy being a Goomba. This Goomba stool from Etsy artist Pixie Brook does not have it much better.


What’s worse? To be stomped on by a plumber or to have anyone just sit their butt on your head? It’s all bad. But that’s the life of a Goomba. You can tell by the look on his face that he isn’t happy about it. But he’s a Goomba. What can he do, except be perpetually angry? So he is.

What kind of heartless cretin could actually sit their butt on this guy, knowing what his people have been through? Also, I just noticed that this guy looks like a weiner with tiny balls. An angry weiner with tiny balls. So no, I wouldn’t sit on that anyway. I wouldn’t want this in my house. Seriously, I can’t unsee it. I feel like it should be wearing a robe. There was a reason that Nintendo didn’t elongate the body like that in the games.

10 Must Have Mario Plush Toys

We all remember growing up and playing Mario games. I used to sit in front of the TV playing Super Mario World. I have such great memories with so many games from the Mario series. Mario Party, Mario Bros, Mario 64, the list goes on and on. Of course, I had to make a list of some of my favorite Mario plush toys, because what’s better than playing a Mario game? Cuddling an adorable Mario plush!

I hope you find one you fall in love with! And if you don’t, you can see many more cute little plushies here! There’s so many to pick from!

Yoshi


Yoshi is my favorite Mario character. He’s the coolest dinosaur of any video game, as well as the cutest character period. (okay, except maybe Kirby. I should write an article about Kirby…) Gosh, Yoshi is adorable, look at that face. Even when he’s devouring enemies…he’s still adorable.

Mario


This wouldn’t be a Mario list without the famous plumber himself! The mustachioed man is one of our favorite heroes ever and he sure does look good as a plush. I don’t know how I’d feel about cuddling with him at night though, seems a bit inappropriate.

Bowser


One of the most iconic villains ever, Bowser is now in plush form, looking decidedly less evil, and decidedly more precious. Would he be annoyed if I called him precious? Probably, so don’t let him hear me.

Koopa


I always found great joy in jumping on these guys’ shells. Does that make me a sadist? Nah, they were baddies. Cute bad guys, but bad guys nevertheless. And they look even cuter as a soft plush. I don’t want to jump on them anymore.

Toad


I saw a Toad purse at the store the other day. It was shaped like his head and I wanted it so badly. Alas, I did not have the $20 required. Some other day maybe, or maybe I’ll buy this darling little plush. Or all the Toad merch, because besides Yoshi, I think Toad is the cutest character in the Mario series.

Luigi


So Luigi is a bit less famous than his brother Mario, but he’s still one cool Italian man. I don’t really understand why he isn’t as famous, I mean, he’s just as important as Mario. Without Luigi, who knows how much trouble Mario would be getting into. I freaking love Luigi, and by the way, Luigi’s Mansion, a game where he is the star, is an amazing game. Play it and tell me that Luigi isn’t as cool as Mario.

Goomba


There used to be a Mario party game on the Nintendo DS (before the 3DS) and it was packed full of some of my favorite mini-games ever. There was one called “Call of the Goomba,” that pops into my head every time I think about goombas. It was one good game. And this is one good plush. (Now I want to play that game again.)

Boo


Believe it or not, as a young kid playing Super Mario World, the levels with ghosts would always scare me. It’s funny what used to scare me; now that I’m looking back, all I can do is laugh. Boo is now one of the best characters for me. I love how his tongue sticks out.

Coin Box


Although this plush is not technically a character, I think the coin box is such an iconic part of the series that it pretty much is a character in of itself. I don’t think anyone can forget that little “brrring” sound it made every time Mario hits one of the boxes. I love this plush because it has a zipper, so it really is a box. I’d love to store stuff in it!

Mario in Tanooki Costume


How many times have I used the word “cute” in this article? Not enough times, because look how cute this plush is! I absolutely adore Mario wearing this Tanooki costume. I know it looks like a racoon, but it’s actually a Japanese animal and “tanooki,” means “raccoon dog.” Cool right?

Hey, I just realized Princess Peach is not on this list. The princess is another castle I suppose?
Go search for her!

Goomba Made Out of a Nintendo Controller Cord

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Yeah! This is what I consider as a “great internet find.” This is one impressive form of art that combines geekiness with a bit of artistic skills. I have a feeling that our Super Mario Bros fans will love it!

Presenting: Goomba! Made from the black cord of a retro Nintendo controller.

If you know who made this one ...
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