LEGO Super Mario firmware update released, hints at Luigi set
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LEGO and Nintendo have collaborated over the past year on a number of different sets based on the Super Mario series. Luigi now appears to be joining the lineup.
Despite technically being a toy, LEGO Super Mario received a firmware update this week. Twitter user AyliffeMakit noticed that the character is now calling out to Luigi – something that hasn’t happened before.
Here’s a look:
My Nintendo adds Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary zipper pouch in Europe
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Over on My Nintendo Europe, a new physical reward has been added. Members can get their hands on a Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary zipper pouch. It costs 350 Platinum Points.
The pouch can be redeemed here. Note that it will only be offered until April 28, or while stocks last.
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My Nintendo adds Super Mario 35th Anniversary Zipper Pouch, “Mario & Me” three-year journal book in North America
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Two more physical rewards have been added to My Nintendo, both of which celebrate MAR10 Day. Along with a zipper pouch, members can spend their points on a “Mario & Me” three-year journal book.
Below are the official descriptions:
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Jakks Pacific making Super Mario Deluxe Cloud Playset
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Jakks Pacific’s MAR10 Day celebrations continue. After revealing the Bowser’s Airship Playset and Super Mario 3D World 3-Pack, we’re now hearing about the Super Mario Deluxe Cloud Playset.
The set is highlighted by a 2.5” Propeller Mario. It also has a Piranha Plant, coin box with coin that pops up, and a coin wheel that spins.
Jakks Pacific will release the Super Mario Deluxe Cloud Playset this fall for $29.99. Pre-order should open soon on Amazon.
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Jakks Pacific to release Super Mario Bowser’s Airship Playset
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Jakks Pacific is expanding its Nintendo line with a new toy. The Super Mario Bowser’s Airship Playset is scheduled for this fall, the company revealed today.
The playset features a 2.5-inch Mario figure and has electronic music, spinning propellers, and rocking wheels. You can even remove the top deck to store a few more figures.
Below are a couple of extra photos:
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Nintendo celebrating MAR10 Day with new Switch game sale
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MAR10 day is coming up very soon, and Nintendo is celebrating the event with some special discounts. A few of the company’s games have now been discounted on the Switch eShop as well as at retailers:
The lineup includes:
Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary wave 2 collectible pin set now available after site issues fixed
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The Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary wave 2 collectible pin set is now available through Nintendo’s website. You can claim it here. Technically this went up just under two hours ago, but we held off on posting this until the technical kinks of the site were worked out due to an overload of traffic – which seem to have been ironed out.
As detailed last month, you’ll need to have purchased Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and have 14 missions completed on the official website. Note that codes for the pins may not last long – they went very quickly for the wave 1 pin set.
The second pins are based on the following games:
Charles Martinet on the Mario movie: “if they invite me to play, I’ll go in and play with great joy and happiness”
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For as long as the world has known Mario, he’s essentially had one voice. Charles Martinet has been playing the character for around three decades.
We know that Mario has his first ever animated movie coming up, though it’s unclear if Martinet will be involved. During an interview with Stardust Blaze, he mentioned that the film “sounds like great fun, and if they invite me to play, I’ll go in and play with great joy and happiness.”
Nintendo shares new Japanese commercial for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary
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Nintendo published the latest Japanese commercial today for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. Along with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, it also features Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Here’s the full advert:
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Video: Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system unboxing
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Ahead of its official release later this week, the new Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system has received an unboxing video. Give it a look below.
Retailers will begin carrying the Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system on February 12.
