A Super Mario variety blog.
Screenshots, photos, sprites, gifs, scans and more from all around the world of Super Mario Bros.
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The bonus game that is activated by collecting 100 Goal Stars in Super Mario World counts the number of matches of three identical icons in the blocks and dispenses extra lives accordingly. Due to the rules of the game, every single outcome from receiving a 0-Up to an 8-Up is possible, except for a 7-Up.
Main Blog | Twitter | Patreon | Store | Source: myself (Super Mario World in SNES emulator)
In the intro cutscene to Yoshi’s Island, Kamek’s glasses slide off his face during a single frame of his jumping animation, revealing his eyes.
Main Blog | Twitter | Patreon | Store | Source: Discovery by twitter.com user “BridgeOfFaust”
Early design of Princess Peach as a member of Toad’s species, as seen in the 1987 “How to Win at Super Mario Bros.” guide.
From the cover of the German translation of a Valiant Nintendo Comics System comic.
Mario and Yoshi using a ghost costume to scare Larry Koopa in the Japanese “Super Mario Wisdom Games Picture Book 4: Larry’s Mischief”.
In Super Mario World, the collision detection of the fence-climbing Koopa Troopas is inaccurate, resulting in them only being able to harm Mario if his feet are touching them. By hanging off the bottom of the fence in the manner depicted, Mario is safe from the Koopa Troopas.
Render of Mario by Rareware used to promote the Nintendo 64 pre-release. The same model of Mario is used in Donkey Kong Country 2 promotional material and in-game during a post-credits scene.
Super Mario Bros. 3 artwork by Nintendo character designer
Yoichi Kotabe.
Donkey Kong Country decorations from Nintendo’s booth at the 1994 Winter Consumer Electronics Show.
