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!

Top 8 Best Mario Bros T-Shirts

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No matter who you are, you’ve likely heard of Mario. Nintendo’s mascot, the famous Italian plumber, is one of the most popular characters of all time, and the Super Mario Bros video game series is one of the most successful franchises ever.

From the classic NES game, to Mario Galaxy, to Mario Kart, Mario Party, and even Mario at the Olympic games, this franchise spans all kinds of genres and has games to suit all audiences. Of course, if you’re a real Mario fan, you’ll need a t-shirt to show off your love! Here’s a great selection of tees to let everyone know you’re a fan.

Retro 8-Bit Mario T-shirt


To me, 8-bit Mario is the most nostalgic and memorable. I grew up playing the original Mario Bros game on the NES. Yes, it was released a decade before I was even born, but as a young child, I played NES and SNES games. I can still remember playing through the first level of Mario Bros over and over again, having a blast each time. This t-shirt brings back so many great memories, therefore making a great addition to any closet.

Super Mario Bros 3 Toddler T-Shirt


Can you say adorable? I’ve never much been into kids, but if I were to have one, I’d be dressing them in geek garb all the time. I absolutely love this t-shirt, not to mention Super Mario Bros 3 is a fantastic game.

Nintendo Mario Red T-Shirt


Simple and stylish, this t-shirt would look great paired with a jacket or cardigan. It’s casual, but not too casual, even non-gamers will appreciate this shirt. I’m a huge fan of simplistic designs, and this t-shirt is no exception.

Mario Print Retro T-Shirt


I know I just said I love simplistic designs, and simple this t-shirt is not. Yet, it’s just so fun! There’s all kinds of bright, warm colors, it looks like a comic book painted onto a shirt. I think this t-shirt is gorgeous and I love that it features many Mario characters. Most of the t-shirts on this list feature Mario only, but this one showcases the other great characters in the series.

Luigi T-Shirt


All right, back to the simplistic designs. Luigi is such an underrated character, it’s unfair. He stars in his own great series, Luigi’s Mansion, and he’s just as cool as Mario. (Even though he’s a wimp). I think this t-shirt is great, because just the hat and mustache are iconic enough on their own without Luigi’s face.

Mario Tanooki T-Shirt


Okay, I’ll admit when I first saw the Tanooki, I thought it was a raccoon. And of course, almost immediately, I thought, why the heck is a raccoon flying? Then I did some research and found out that no, it’s not a raccoon, it’s actually a tanuki, a Japanese raccoon dog. (So almost a raccoon). Tanuki’s can’t fly, but whatever, this is a video game, and the tanooki suit is an awesome item in Mario games. Plus, this t-shirt is cute. Really cute.

Classic Mario T-Shirt


Much like an earlier entry on this list, this t-shirt brings so much nostalgia into my gamer heart. The NES controller, 8-bit Mario, and all of the other memorable aspects of this classic game are featured on this t-shirt. I find it to be absolutely awesome. Excuse me while I go plug in my NES and fire up Mario Bros. Maybe this time I’ll make it past level one; don’t judge young me, I was terrible at games.

Super Mario Bros Super Show T-Shirt


Who remembers the Super Mario Bros Super Show? No? You probably mentally blocked it, and I don’t blame you. This TV show is crazy, with terrible acting and probably the most racist portrayal of Italians I’ve ever seen, but it makes for some memorable TV viewing. Fortunately, the majority of the show is animated, and its animated parts are far better than the live action parts. This t-shirt features animated Mario and Luigi, the part of the show which you should remember.

Did you see a t-shirt that caught your eye? I could have easily picked a dozen more, because there are so many great Mario t-shirts out there. If you didn’t find one that struck your fancy here, there are plenty more to be found! Happy shopping!

Super Mario Tanooki Suit Jumbo Figure Stands 15″ Tall, Sadly Doesn’t Fly

Fans of Mario’s flying raccoon suit aka the “Tanooki Suit” will want to drop what they’re doing and crack open their piggy banks for this one.

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This awesome figure from First4Figures measures a whopping 15″ tall from base to the tip of Mario’s pointy ears, and will look great sitting on your desk alongside your 15″ tall Fire Mario, as I’m sure you already have one, right?

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Actually, when I imagine Mario, I like to think that this is how tall he is in real life.

While the limited-edition figure is already sold out from First4Figures, PopCultcha Australia says they’re currently in stock for $279.88 Australian Dollars (~$262 USD). So pop on your flying raccoon suit and hover on down under if you’d like one for your collection.

Tanooki Mario Plush Flies into Our Hearts, and onto Our Couches

If you’re looking for the perfect accessory for your game room, look no further than this excellent plush version of Mario, dressed up in his famous flying  raccoon Tanooki suit.

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He doesn’t actually fly, but this newly available import from Sanei comes in two sizes, and will look great hanging out on your couch next to you as you play your favorite Super Mario game on your Nintendo console. I’ll let you in on a little secret, though. He’ll sit there and tolerate it while you play Modern Warfare 3 or even Skyrim if that’s your game of choice. Mario’s a pretty flexible guy.

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If you want a plush Tanooki Mario to be a couch potato with you, head on over to NCSX, where you can order him in small for $39.90 and in medium for $58.90. Sorry, I have no idea how big “small” or “medium” is.