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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Spring Mushroom: Galaxy's trickiest transformation
The Spring Mushroom turns Mario into a bouncing spring: a timed super jump, treacherous control and a transformation lost at the slightest hit.
Spring Mushroom: Galaxy's trickiest transformation
The Spring Mushroom turns Mario into a bouncing spring: a timed super jump, treacherous control and a transformation lost at the slightest hit.
Rex: the little purple dragon of Dinosaur Land
Rex is the little purple dragon of Super Mario World: he flattens out and speeds up after the first stomp, and embodies the prehistoric mood of Dinosaur Land.
Rex: the little purple dragon of Dinosaur Land
Rex is the little purple dragon of Super Mario World: he flattens out and speeds up after the first stomp, and embodies the prehistoric mood of Dinosaur Land.
Fire Bro: the fire-breather of the Hammer Bros
The Fire Bro is the pyromaniac member of the Hammer Bros: he spits fireballs. A profile of this red Koopa and of his whole brotherhood.
Fire Bro: the fire-breather of the Hammer Bros
The Fire Bro is the pyromaniac member of the Hammer Bros: he spits fireballs. A profile of this red Koopa and of his whole brotherhood.
Mechakoopa: the little wind-up Bowsers
All about the Mechakoopa, the robotic toy built in Bowser's image: its origins in Super Mario World, how to defeat it and its variants.
Mechakoopa: the little wind-up Bowsers
All about the Mechakoopa, the robotic toy built in Bowser's image: its origins in Super Mario World, how to defeat it and its variants.
Popple: the apprentice master thief of Mario & ...
Popple, the Beanish thief of Mario & Luigi: his hunt for a “Rookie”, an amnesiac Bowser, Birdo and his record number of fights in the saga.
Popple: the apprentice master thief of Mario & ...
Popple, the Beanish thief of Mario & Luigi: his hunt for a “Rookie”, an amnesiac Bowser, Birdo and his record number of fights in the saga.
Princess Shroob: the alien leader of Partners i...
All about Princess Shroob, leader of the alien invasion in Partners in Time: the younger twin, her Peach disguise, her hovering throne and the true final boss.
Princess Shroob: the alien leader of Partners i...
All about Princess Shroob, leader of the alien invasion in Partners in Time: the younger twin, her Peach disguise, her hovering throne and the true final boss.
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.