Even Mario loves making some extra bling bling on the side. And that’s exactly what you get in those secret warp levels in Super Mario Bros. (if you’ve ever seriously played the game you know what I’m talking about). Just take a jump down the right pipe and profit. These excellent and super stylish Warp Zone socks remind you that ...
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Real-Life Mario Piranha Plant Will Likely Eat Your Pets
Created by artist and avid gamer Kalapusa, this life-sized Piranha Plant illustrates what life might be like if we lived in a world closer to Mario’s world. Composed of a special mix of acrylics, clay and a strengthened wire skeleton, I wouldn’t get too close to this thing with any animals lighter than 50 lbs. It’s looking mighty hungry. This ...
Read More »Awesome Handpainted Super Mario Bros High-Top Sneakers
Time to retire your old Chuck Taylors. There is finally a worthy high-top successor. Handpainted by Rachelle Williams of ParadoxArtistry, these Super Mario Sneakers feature all of your favorite Mario characters, custom crafted onto a pair of high-tops. These are so awesome it hurts. $160 will snag you a pair of these sneaks or you can choose from a butt ...
Read More »Super Mario Piranha Plant iPhone Case
Yanked directly from the screen of Super Mario Bros., the Piranha Plant iPhone case is made with a double-layer of Eco-felt, which is composed of 100% consumer recycled water bottles. Sold out for now, I’d keep an eye on Etsy to see if any more of these are put on the block. Just remember, you have to time it perfectly. ...
Read More »Nintendo-themed Rubik’s Cube
Not like you haven’t wasted enough hours on Nintendo. This Nintendo Rubik’s Cube features six sides of retro gaming goodness, including the iconic logos from six different classic Nintendo games including Zelda, Super Mario Bros., Pokemon, Star Fox, Kirby and Metroid. Link [via] (Thanks Eran!)
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Characters Made Using Poker Chips
There’s not much you can do after you’ve lost all your money playing Texas Hold ‘Em. Can’t go out. Can’t order food in. You’re broke and left with a set of (I swear the damned things are cursed) poker chips. What’s a geek to do? Eureka! *light bulb switches on* An idea arises! You might be broke, you might be ...
Read More »Retro Arcade Game Messenger Bags
For people who grew up on games like Pac-Man, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and Super Mario Bros. these Retro Arcade Game Messenger Bags are like a little piece of heaven. I’m a geek, which means I tote a lot of crap around with me wherever I go. My camera, a book or two, my various electronics, a moleskine, so ...
Read More »History of Mario Wall Clock
More than 25 years after his first appearance, Mario is still going strong in the world of gaming. He’s probably the best known gaming character in the world and his popularity continues to grow with every new generation of gamers. This awesome History of Mario Wall Clock starts at the beginning with the original bittastic Donkey Kong Mario, and continues ...
Read More »Two Girls, One-Up T-Shirt Mashes Mario and Masochism
I posted this over on my Posterous blog, but I couldn’t resist sharing this with my fellow GEARheads as well. The Two Girls, One-Up T-Shirt mashes together the iconic disgustingness of the Two Girls, One Cup video and the awesomeness of the ladies from Super Mario Bros. You can pre-order the shirt for $17.95. It’s scheduled to ship on September ...
Read More »Dude Gets Mario and Luigi Tattooed on Soles of Feet
The bottom of your feet are ultra-ticklish for a reason. They are very, very sensitive. So, I imagine this tattoo hurt a considerable amount. The soles of your feet have got to be a tender area. Regardless, this gaming geek was hardcore enough to have Mario and Luigi partaking in a round of fisticuffs, tattoo-style, on the bottom of their ...
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