Super Mario Blog
Characters, games, kingdoms, power-ups and collectibles: 562 articles to explore every corner of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Dive into the complete Super Mario universe
Whether you have followed Mario since the NES, have a soft spot for Luigi, a fascination with Bowser or unwavering loyalty to Yoshi, you are in the right place. This blog tells the story of the Mushroom Kingdom characters, from the headliners to the most obscure faces, breaks down the Nintendo games from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and maps the kingdoms and locations of the saga, from Peach’s Castle to Isle Delfino.
You will also find everything you pick up along the way: the power-ups and items that define the series — Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Super Star, Ice Flower, Cape Feather — and the great spin-off series: Mario Kart, the RPGs (Paper Mario, Mario & Luigi, Super Mario RPG), Luigi’s Mansion and Donkey Kong.
And because being a fan is also a matter of collecting, every feature links back to the shop: plush toys, figures, LEGO, T-shirts, costumes and home decor, with gift ideas and buying guides to help you choose.
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Plessie: the river-rapids dinosaur of Super Mar...
Everything about Plessie, the smiling plesiosaur of Super Mario 3D World: four-player rapid rides, a starring role in Bowser's Fury and the origin of his name.
Plessie: the river-rapids dinosaur of Super Mar...
Everything about Plessie, the smiling plesiosaur of Super Mario 3D World: four-player rapid rides, a starring role in Bowser's Fury and the origin of his name.
Polterpup: the ghost puppy who won Luigi over
A profile of the Polterpup, the ghost puppy of Luigi's Mansion 2: an item thief turned loyal companion to Luigi in Luigi's Mansion 3.
Polterpup: the ghost puppy who won Luigi over
A profile of the Polterpup, the ghost puppy of Luigi's Mansion 2: an item thief turned loyal companion to Luigi in Luigi's Mansion 3.
Candy Kong: the keeper of the save points in Do...
CharacterDonkey Kong CountryKongs The character every player in 1994 came across without ever controlling. In Donkey Kong Country, Candy Kong runs the save point — a vital function disguised as...
Candy Kong: the keeper of the save points in Do...
CharacterDonkey Kong CountryKongs The character every player in 1994 came across without ever controlling. In Donkey Kong Country, Candy Kong runs the save point — a vital function disguised as...
Goombario: the very first partner in Paper Mario
CharacterPaper MarioGoombas The Goomba who turned the most basic enemy in the series into a travelling companion. First ally recruited in Paper Mario, Goombario brings a brand-new ability: commenting. This...
Goombario: the very first partner in Paper Mario
CharacterPaper MarioGoombas The Goomba who turned the most basic enemy in the series into a travelling companion. First ally recruited in Paper Mario, Goombario brings a brand-new ability: commenting. This...
Kooper: the explorer Koopa who dreamed of archa...
CharacterPaper MarioKoopas A shell thrown like a boomerang, and a dream of archaeological digs. The second partner in Paper Mario, Kooper puts his shell at the service of exploration. This...
Kooper: the explorer Koopa who dreamed of archa...
CharacterPaper MarioKoopas A shell thrown like a boomerang, and a dream of archaeological digs. The second partner in Paper Mario, Kooper puts his shell at the service of exploration. This...
Bombette: the Bob-omb who blows open the walls ...
CharacterPaper MarioBob-ombs A living bomb recruited not to destroy, but to open up new paths. Partner in Paper Mario, Bombette turns the explosion into a key rather than a weapon....
Bombette: the Bob-omb who blows open the walls ...
CharacterPaper MarioBob-ombs A living bomb recruited not to destroy, but to open up new paths. Partner in Paper Mario, Bombette turns the explosion into a key rather than a weapon....
FAQ – About the Super Mario blog
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What does the Super Mario blog cover?
Five main families: character profiles, from the headliners to the most obscure faces; features on the games, entry by entry; guides to items and power-ups; a tour of the kingdoms and locations of the saga; and in-depth analysis of Nintendo and its spin-off series.
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How often are new articles published?
The blog grows in themed waves, at a pace of several articles per week. The most recent posts always appear at the top of this page.
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Do I need to have played the games to follow the blog?
No. Every article starts from scratch, places the character or the game in context and lists the entries it appears in. Veterans find little-known details, newcomers find a way in.
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Does the blog also cover Mario merchandise?
Yes. Features link through to the matching shop departments — plush toys, figures, LEGO, clothing, home decor — and buying guides help you choose a gift by age, budget and favourite character.
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How do I find a specific article?
The search bar at the top of this page filters all 562 articles live, from two letters onwards. Shortcuts cover the most requested topics, such as Bowser, Yoshi, Mario Kart and power-ups.