Monday, Feb 11, 2008
I'm a very happy girl. I ventured into Japantown in San Francisco this past Saturday with a friend to do research for her Brownie troop. We oooh at all of the pretty kimonos, ahhhhh at the traditional architecture, giggled at the various lucky cats in every store, and salivated over the various candies that you can't get in normal stores.
But then, I saw him. Those eyes, that hat, the overalls... the whole package was utterly entrancing. I had to have him. I ventured over shyly and then stroked his oh so soft cheek. Finally, I told the clerk I would have him, as long as I could afford him.
And now I do.
(Mine is actually a bit bigger and I can pose his arms, but I couldn't find a picture online).
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Posted Feb 11, 2008 11:27 am PT
I'm not a big Mario fan myself but when I see him on this picture, I can only say : he looks sooooooooooo cute! 
Posted Feb 11, 2008 11:38 am PT
That's awesome... get a Bowser and then do your best Rick Moranis impression from Spaceballs!
"Did you see anything?"
"No sir, I didn't see you playing with your dolls again!"
"Good!"
I wish I lived somewhere cool where I could get stuff like that... damn country.
"Did you see anything?"
"No sir, I didn't see you playing with your dolls again!"
"Good!"
I wish I lived somewhere cool where I could get stuff like that... damn country.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 11:52 am PT
They actually had a plushie Goomba that made the 'squish' noise from the 64-bit game. I'm considering a return trip...
And @laughlyn12 the only reason I could find this in stores was because I was in Japantown, where there are a town of imports. If I didn't live close to SF there would be no way. And if I lived in most of the US that would be true. Is there any strong asian communities in the UK?
And @laughlyn12 the only reason I could find this in stores was because I was in Japantown, where there are a town of imports. If I didn't live close to SF there would be no way. And if I lived in most of the US that would be true. Is there any strong asian communities in the UK?
Posted Feb 11, 2008 12:11 pm PT
that thing is too cute
Posted Feb 11, 2008 1:45 pm PT
Nice collectible 
Posted Feb 11, 2008 2:05 pm PT
Very cute!!! was there a yooshi one like that?
Posted Feb 11, 2008 2:39 pm PT
Ah, the soft caress of a woman who knows, touching the soft cheek of a man who only yearns for more. He's a lucky man, and you're an ambitious young lady.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 3:00 pm PT
Posted Feb 11, 2008 3:03 pm PT
That's cute
Posted Feb 11, 2008 4:36 pm PT
Awww, you disappointed me...
Posted Feb 11, 2008 10:02 pm PT
i want one now 
Posted Feb 12, 2008 9:28 am PT
lol... i was duped... *S*
Posted Feb 12, 2008 9:30 am PT
Yeah. Femine dreams about perfect plumber. Women, you are bloody fantastic creatures.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 4:18 pm PT
wow, nice toy, looks real cute, but is that your hand??
Posted Feb 13, 2008 12:54 am PT
@Dr. Lucifer
No, it isn't my hand and it isn't a picture of the exact one I got. I looked online for a picture of my exact toy and couldn't find one. My Mario is about 7-8 inches tall, has posable arms and is more to cuddle against my chest than hold in my hand. I'd take a picture but I only have a camera phone, not a nice digital camera.
No, it isn't my hand and it isn't a picture of the exact one I got. I looked online for a picture of my exact toy and couldn't find one. My Mario is about 7-8 inches tall, has posable arms and is more to cuddle against my chest than hold in my hand. I'd take a picture but I only have a camera phone, not a nice digital camera.
Posted Feb 13, 2008 12:33 pm PT
awesome, I've been lookin' for a toad one though...something about that mushroom hat makes him so adorable
Posted Feb 14, 2008 4:15 pm PT
quite the lovely item... makes for great gamer decoration I imagine 
Posted Feb 15, 2008 4:39 pm PT
wow, I need to have one!! Was it expensive?
Posted Feb 16, 2008 8:51 pm PT
@Dreski83 Yah, hes sitting above my Big Daddy figurine from Bioshock.
@luisen123 He was only USD$29.99.
@luisen123 He was only USD$29.99.
Posted Feb 17, 2008 12:49 am PT
I don't think I could have refused a plush goomba either. Quite an awesome purchase though, either way. :-)
Posted Feb 17, 2008 11:34 am PT
great, I just need to go to the US now...
Posted Feb 17, 2008 3:43 pm PT
Ooh he is adorable, I may get one on import. What's the manufacturer?, is it Gashapon . Still not as cute as my huge fluffy Yoshi is, or my Pikmin for that matter.
Posted Feb 18, 2008 9:07 am PT
In Portugal we don't have this toys,that's too bad.
Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:04 am PT
There's something about that mustache and overall combo that just drives the ladies wild, isn't there? 
Posted Feb 22, 2008 9:40 am PT
Posted Feb 25, 2008 8:57 pm PT
ohh i want to see yours Mario. pls post a pic of that thanx
Posted Mar 4, 2008 8:58 pm PT
DawnBurn, the overalls appear to be fabric, which begs the question. Er, what's underneath? 
Posted Mar 5, 2008 4:32 am PT
@Boz
While Mario may live in my home I don't think I know him well enough to check. Beyond which my boyfriend might get a wee bit jealous.
While Mario may live in my home I don't think I know him well enough to check. Beyond which my boyfriend might get a wee bit jealous.
Posted Mar 10, 2008 3:04 pm PT
Holy...let's just pray your boyfriend didn't read that comment!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 1:54 pm PT
That's awesome what shop did you go to? I live in the south bay so I just gotta go up to Japantown and get one!
Posted Mar 27, 2008 1:24 am PT
It sure has gotten quiet around here...
Posted Mar 31, 2008 10:03 am PT
AAAWWW LUCKY!
Posted Jul 31, 2008 12:57 pm PT
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