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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Elephant Apple: Mario Wonder's Star Power-Up
The Elephant Apple in Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Elephant Mario, his powers (trunk, water), and his role in the game.
Elephant Apple: Mario Wonder's Star Power-Up
The Elephant Apple in Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Elephant Mario, his powers (trunk, water), and his role in the game.
Star World: The Secret World of Super Mario World
Super Mario World's Star World: The five-star secret world, how to access it, and its shortcuts to Special Zone.
Star World: The Secret World of Super Mario World
Super Mario World's Star World: The five-star secret world, how to access it, and its shortcuts to Special Zone.
King Olly: The Origami King of Paper Mario
King Olly, tragic villain of Paper Mario: The Origami King: his origins, his sister Olivia, the 1,000 Cranes, and his heartbreaking end.
King Olly: The Origami King of Paper Mario
King Olly, tragic villain of Paper Mario: The Origami King: his origins, his sister Olivia, the 1,000 Cranes, and his heartbreaking end.
Wart: the final boss of Super Mario Bros. 2
Portrait of Wart, the giant toad boss from Super Mario Bros. 2: king of the dream world of Subcon, his weakness to vegetables, and his origins in Doki Doki Panic.
Wart: the final boss of Super Mario Bros. 2
Portrait of Wart, the giant toad boss from Super Mario Bros. 2: king of the dream world of Subcon, his weakness to vegetables, and his origins in Doki Doki Panic.
King Bob-omb: The Legendary Boss of Super Mario 64
Portrait of King Bob-omb, leader of the Bob-ombs and first boss of Super Mario 64: his battle at the top of the Battlefield and his appearances.
King Bob-omb: The Legendary Boss of Super Mario 64
Portrait of King Bob-omb, leader of the Bob-ombs and first boss of Super Mario 64: his battle at the top of the Battlefield and his appearances.
Pom Pom: Bowser's Ninja
A profile of Pom Pom, Bowser's kunoichi minion in Super Mario: her ninja attacks, her clones and her double act with Boom Boom.
Pom Pom: Bowser's Ninja
A profile of Pom Pom, Bowser's kunoichi minion in Super Mario: her ninja attacks, her clones and her double act with Boom Boom.
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.