Eight super gift ideas for Super Mario lovers
Who doesn’t love Mario? Even if you’re not a huge fan of the platform game series, you’ve surely got to appreciate how iconic that chubby red plumber is. And so it’ll come as no surprise to learn that there’s no shortage of Mario-themed merchandise out there. If you’re looking for a gift idea this Christmas for your friend or family member who adores Mario, look no further.
There’s an endless stream of Mario-themed gifts out there, but we’ve picked out eight of the best, from stocking fillers to more expensive gifts. Whichever you choose, your gift will definitely go down well. Trust us.
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1. LEGO Super Mario World: Mario and Yoshi
There’s quite a lot of Super Mario-themed LEGO out there. From the Super Mario interactive course sets – which you can read about here – to the brick-built LEGO NES console, it’s a good time to be a fan of LEGO and Mario. One of our favourites, though, is this new model of Mario and Yoshi. It’s made to look pixelated, as if it’s been ripped straight out of SNES-era Super Mario World. It’s mechanised too: turn a handle on the side, and Yoshi’s legs will move, as if he’s actually running. It’s delightful.
2. Super Mario Wonder
If you’re looking for a gift for a Mario lover, you can’t really go wrong with any Mario game on Switch. One of the best, though, just has to be Super Mario Wonder. Unlike many of the Switch’s Mario games, it’s not a remaster: it’s a brand new game made especially for Switch — but it has the feeling of an old-school Mario adventure, which is perhaps why we love it so much.
Super Mario Wonder is colourful, vibrant, a heck of a lot of fun, and challenging when you get to its later levels. Playable solo or in multiplayer, it’s a great gift for any age. Just make sure you check they don’t already own it. Obvs.
3. Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros
While the Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch was supposed to be a limited-release curio, there are still plenty of them about — and we think it makes an excellent gift for a Mario fan, especially one who fondly remembers the very first Super Mario Bros. game.
This special edition Game & Watch handheld console allows players to play the classic Super Mario Bros., the game that started it all, alongside Super Mario Bros. 2 and a Mario-themed version of the classic Game & Watch title, Ball. It’s a nice little piece of gaming history that we think any Mario fan would love to own.
4. Super Mario UNO
This is the classic card game of UNO, but adorned with Mario characters. What’s not to love? It makes a great stocking filler for any Mario fan, and it’s a great game to play with the family at Christmas. What more could you want from a gift, really?
5. Mario Kart Yoshi RC Vehicle
Mario Kart is fun. But not as fun as having an actual remote control car to drive around. We just love this Mario Kart-themed Yoshi RC vehicle, and we’re pretty sure your Mario-loving friend will, too. Sitting atop a matching green ATV, Yoshi is incredibly cute. And we bet he can get quite a speed up, too.
6. Goomba Plushie
The Goomba has something of a bad rep in the world of Super Mario. He’s always just minding his own business, walking side to side, and then out of nowhere a red plumber comes and flattens him by stomping on his head. Look at his little face: he just wants to be loved. With this Goomba plushie, he can finally get the hug he deserves. We love you, Goomba.
7. Super Mario Coasters
This set of Mario coasters from Paladone is the perfect stocking filler for your Mario-obsessed loved one. There are four coasters in the pack, and each one features a lenticular image, giving it a 3D appearance. There’s Mario shooting a fireball, Mario posing with Luigi, Peach, Toad and Yoshi, and Donkey Kong.
8. Question Block Light
This little light makes the perfect night light or desktop accompaniment for any Super Mario fan. Shaped like one of the many ‘?’ blocks you’ll find dotted around a Mario level, it lights up with a yellow tinge. Oh, and it even makes a ‘coin’ sound when you turn it on. Better yet, it can be powered by USB or batteries, making it super flexible.
