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!

Nintendo Jeans: A Link to the Pants

These Nintendo-themed pants put video gaming’s power couple on your legs. Wear them proudly and show your love for Mario and Peach. If you want, you can even rub your legs together and make them smooch.

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The characters are painted on a pair of Levis, and on the back they feature Link and Princess Zelda. That’s two Nintendo couples on one pair of jeans. Not bad.

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Not your thing? Etsy artist JessiesPieces has plenty of jeans and jean jackets to choose from – all painted with geek characters so you never have to go alone.

Princess Peach Wrecking Ball Diorama: Chain Chomp Cyrus

Princess Peach is on a wrecking ball, and ready to tear down the walls of Mushroom Kingdom. Miley who? Peach is much classier, even though she is nearly as scantily clad as Miley was. And Chain Chomps beat wrecking balls any day.

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This awesome pop culture inspired piece comes from Donald Kennedy, aka Kody Koala. The whole thing stands about 8 inches-tall. So how did he get the usually pure Princess to take her clothes off and go for a ride on Chain Chomp? Easy. He used an anime figure for the body and added a custom head for Princess Peach.

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If you want it, (and who wouldn’t?) you can win it in a contest. Get the details here. Say, how do you safely get off of a Chain Chomp anyway?

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[via Crunchyroll via Neatorama]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Super Mario 3D World for Nintendo Wii U


Super Mario 3D World is available for pre-order on Amazon for $59.96. Leap into the first multiplayer Mario platformer set in a 3D world! Play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad—each with...

Princess Peach Pixel Quilt is Peachy

Mario is always on the hunt for his Princess, but she always seems to be in another castle. But it turns out she might actually be taking up residence in your castle thanks to this lovely Princess Peach quilt.

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This pixel art quilt was created by Megan “8bit” Healey, and is made from cotton and has a warm fleece backing. It measures 60″ x 78″, so it’s a good size for a twin bed or lounging around on the couch while you wait for Super Mario 3D World to be released.

So punch open some question mark blocks, save up your gold coins and once you have $200 worth, head on over to Etsy and buy this quilt. If Peach isn’t your thing, you can also find Mega Man, Bowser, Tanooki Mario and other fun quilts in her shop.

Devotional Candles Get Geeky

Devotional candles are great for, you know, showing your religious devotion. They also come in handy for when the power goes out, as many people found out in the recent hurricane on the East Coast. I think it’s about time that we put a geeky spin on these candles.
Devotional Candle Zelda
These devotional candles let you burn a light in honor of your favorite geeky icons! They feature Rose Tyler, Katniss, Princess Peach, a Weighted Companion Cube and more. There’s something for everyone. They were created by Banana Leviathan and come with an 8.2″ white wax candle already inside.

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They only cost $10(USD) and will look great on your shelf. They also make great a great geeky stocking stuffer.

[via Nerd Approved]


The Best New Geeky Art of the Week #3

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The scariest version of Venom in history; Rembrandt meets the Teletubbies; Mega Man looking cool as hell; R2-D2 on his quest for love; Apes enjoying hunting; A collage creating Darth Vader and Princess Peach in the Victorian age.

Venom Looking Scary as S&^%

Rembrandt Meets the Teletubbies

The original painting by Rembrandt is called ‘The ...
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