This is my depository for art from the Super Mario games and related series. Most of it is official stuff from Nintendo but don't be surprised to see a few particularly good fan-made works. I mostly enjoy the art of Nintendo's eight- and sixteen-bit eras. Got something that you think belongs here? Send it my way. The more obscure, the better.
Flailing captive Peach, from the Bowser Battle in Super Mario World

Flailing captive Peach, from the Bowser Battle in Super Mario World

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Super Mario Compact Disco (click here for a little taste of this bizarre bit of Mario memorabilia.)

Super Mario Compact Disco (click here for a little taste of this bizarre bit of Mario memorabilia.)

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Wario gets a kiss from Shokora — that is, in her richest, most severe, least feminine form. (More on Shokora and other obscure Mario characters here.)

Wario gets a kiss from Shokora — that is, in her richest, most severe, least feminine form. (More on Shokora and other obscure Mario characters here.)

(Source: bowonbirdo)

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Bowser, victorious. (From Wrecking Crew ‘98 sprites found here.)

Bowser, victorious. (From Wrecking Crew ‘98 sprites found here.)

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“Tanooki Made” — the mystery of the Tanooki Suit.

“Tanooki Made” — the mystery of the Tanooki Suit.

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The insanely bright, verging-on-hypercolor box art for Mario Party 9. Yes, the art is more fun than the game, but hey — those are some pretty bright colors, right? (Via Kotaku.) EDIT: Oops. I accidentally typed “Mario Kart 9.” My mistake. I guess I’d rather there be a new Mario Kart than a Mario Party.

The insanely bright, verging-on-hypercolor box art for Mario Party 9.

Yes, the art is more fun than the game, but hey — those are some pretty bright colors, right?

(Via Kotaku.)

EDIT: Oops. I accidentally typed “Mario Kart 9.” My mistake. I guess I’d rather there be a new Mario Kart than a Mario Party.

gameandgraphics: Wart gif, from Super Mario All Stars (Super Nintendo, 1993) [ More gaming gifs here ]

gameandgraphics:

Wart gif, from Super Mario All Stars (Super Nintendo, 1993)

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Greetings from Krem Quay!

Greetings from Krem Quay!

What does the image on the left have to do with the one on the right? Answer: one of the cooler Nintendo Easter eggs I know of.

What does the image on the left have to do with the one on the right? Answer: one of the cooler Nintendo Easter eggs I know of.

From the instruction manual to Super Mario Bros. 2

From the instruction manual to Super Mario Bros. 2