Super Mario: the mustachioed plumber favorite of young and old!

After the triumph of the famous arcade game Atari Pong in 1975, the 1980s saw the emergence of consoles and video games galore. Alongside the Japanese manufacturer Sega, which will market its Master System, a Japanese multinational company will impose itself with the NES, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and especially with the launch of its video game Super Mario Bros. This platform game will become the second best-selling game worldwide speaking. This is how the character of Super Mario, a little plumber in blue overalls, will enter homes to entertain people around the world.

How have the adventures of Super Mario accompanied us over the years?

The beginnings of Super Mario

Mario's adventures began in 1981 when he was first seen in Donkey Kong, one of the first platform games created by Nintendo. Mario then has the name Jumpman. His duty: to free his beloved captured by a gorilla named Donkey Kong. The video game will meet a great success and it is then that the Nintendo company will decide to highlight the character of Jumpman (aka Mario) in a series of video games: Super Mario Bros will be born in 1985. The public will become attached to Mario and his fellow adventurers like Luigi, Mario's brother or Princess Peach, the plumber's sweetheart. The adventures are just beginning for these iconic characters.

Super Mario becomes Nintendo's mascot

Mario Bros 3 was released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo followed by Super Mario Kart in 1992. Five years later, we find the plumber in 3D thanks to the Nintendo 64 to the delight of all fans. Finally it imposes itself on the Wii and the Nintendo Switch. You will understand, over time, Super Mario has become the mascot of the Nintendo company that highlights his mustachioed character at each console release.

Super Mario: A Transgenerational Character

Unforgettable afternoons with Super Mario

All it takes is the first three musical notes of the game Super Mario Bros to bring together several generations. A melody composed by Koji Kondo that millions of people around the world have heard. Children, parents, grandparents, Mario's music is in everyone's ears. We all remember an afternoon in front of the console playing with brothers and sisters or friends: games of frank laughter around the trials imposed by the different worlds of the series.

The Super Mario universe

Super Mario takes you to a colorful fairytale world where you have to use strategies and skills to overcome the trials. Mutual aid is required to finish a world in Super Mario Bros and to defeat opponents in Super Mario Kart. Nintendo has managed to make his mustachioed character, an endearing character where each generation meets, exchanges and plays together.

Bed linen or school bag with wheels Super Mario: derivative products bearing the effigy of the famous plumber continue to multiply

A small character for a big license

Mario is a mustachioed plumber, dressed in blue overalls, white gloves and a red cap with the capital letter M, the initial of his first name. Recognizable among thousands, he is a key character in the world of video games and the Nintendo company. This is why this character, victim of his success, naturally imposes himself as a great world license.

Super Mario appears everywhere

Merchandise like Mario continues to emerge. Decorative items such as stuffed animals to household linen and recently snack bags, school bags and other Super Mario school supplies are flourishing. And according to social networks, these articles are all the rage with children and their parents. Indeed, have a room decoration on the theme Super Mario or a Super Mario satchel is very trendy nowadays.

Back to school 2022 sees a craze for Super Mario school bags!

A global crisis that benefits video game characters

Definitely the 2022 school year is full of surprises! Following the global health crisis, it seems that video game heroes are on the rise. It is then that the character of Super Mario becomes the ideal companion for children during the long months of confinement. The craze for this emblematic character of the giant Nintendo will then mark the start of the 2022 school year.

A Super Mario binder or nothing

Whether it's a school bag, a backpack or a backpack, Super Mario is displayed on a large number of school supplies. The 2022 trend in school equipment is clearly marked by the demands of kindergarten and primary school children: they want a Super Mario schoolbag to continue living extraordinary adventures but this time outside the home!

Super Mario is 40 years old and has not finished making young and old dream

The Nintendo company bet big on a little mustachioed guy and she was right! Super Mario has been successful since the 80s and is not about to stop. He has adapted to each technological progress by moving from 2D to 3D and has followed all the innovations proposed by the different platforms.

It appears today in several video games: racing game, platform game, puzzle game, role-playing game or in sports video games. There are Mario games for all tastes and ages, beginners or experienced. Super Mario speaks to everyone.  Known and recognized worldwide, it is sure this character will continue to talk about him for many years and this for our greatest happiness.

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