This plush Koopa shell backpack is awesome. It measures about 16-inches in diameter, and turns you into a Koopa in like two seconds. Of course you run the risk of people jumping on you and tossing you across the room, but still, it’s a great way to carry your stuff.

You might be tempted to walk really slow back and forth like a Zombie with a shell, or feel the urge to go all Hammer Bros. on someone and bar people’s path even, but I say as long as you look the part, go for it. Just don’t be surprised when a plumber jumps on you and your shell goes flying.

You can get one for $44.99(USD) from Amazon.

Along similar lines, this new Super Mario Bros. Air Hockey game which uses a spinning Koopa shell in place of a puck, and bounces around the turtle in his shell across your tabletop.

While the Koopa shells have “Super Mario Bros. Wii” stamped onto them, there’s no reason you can’t play a game with these, even if you don’t own a Wii or a 3DS. All you need is a table and a little space. Unlike most air hockey games, the fan is built into the puck, so you can play on any smooth surface – as long as you don’t mind scratching it up with the hockey bats (sticks? red hats?)

Just don’t try throwing this thing around at any of the Goombas in your office, because you’ll probably end up breaking something, or the Goombas might try and beat you with it instead. Mario fans can get their hands on the Koopa shell air hockey game over at Strapya World for about $14 (USD).

“The Koopas are fighting, why aren’t you?” Because Mario will kick our asses, that’s why.

Unfortunately the posters are already sold out, but if you’re willing to settle for the digital versions, rally your mouse cursor and march to Fro Design Co.’s blog to see them all in their high-res glory. Edit: Good news Koopa Troopas! Eagle-eyed commenter Splitinfinitive alerted us to Fro Design Co.’s recent announcement. They’ll be re-releasing all 4 Mario Propaganda posters – plus a couple other old prints –  on August 29, so mark the date and bookmark their website if you’re interested in buying copies.

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It won’t be long before we have to start throwing bananas at these things, when they make our roads something out of a Mad Max movie produced by Nintendo, but for now it looks like a whole lot of fun. Michael Overstreet and a bunch of fellow makers are having turtle shell races in Kansas City. Many of the parts used to create these bots were printed on a MakerBot 3D printer. We don’t have much info yet, but it looks like they are remote controlled from smartphones and not a Wii-mote.

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According to Michael, there will be more info coming in the next few weeks and a website. Could we be looking at the birth of a new racing fad? Stay tuned. And drive safe.

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The Reptilian Mad Pax Backpack will probably look at home on your back if you’re into cosplay. In fact, it might even match your outfit. If you think they’re made out of some cheap material, you’d be wrong. Each one is made out of leather. It’s got some breathable back pads, two exterior zip pockets, and an another one inside.

You can get Reptilian Mad Pax Backpack from Perpetual Kid for $59.99. If you want something pinker, then you can get the Pink Mad Pax Backpack, which will make you look pretty in pink. More colors and sizes here.

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In the various Super Mario games, you end up stomping and eating quite a bit. I can just see Mario getting even with some koopas by making some nice koopa soup. They must taste good with mushrooms, right? Then, there’s Yoshi. That little dinosaur went all over levels eating up a storm. It’s safe to say that Mario fattened him up with apples so that he could BBQ him.

If you like these, then you should head on over to Jude Buffum’s online shop, where you can purchase prints of these iconic images. They cost between $40 to $135 (USD) each.

[Thanks for the tip, Jude!]

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It looks like it was drawn by a kid too:

And now you know. This ad actually belongs to a series of video game-related ads for said junk food; you can view the rest of the ads at Tvigle.

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Handmade by EnemyAirship (who also gave us the awesome Racoon Mario rug and Question Mark Block ottoman), these miniature Mario and Koopa Troopa are perfect for anyone with a fondness for the Super Mario Bros. series.You’ll notice that Mario is once again donning his Raccoon suit, while Koopa Troopa has hidden inside his shell, ready to be tossed at other enemies.

If you want these guys, you’d better start punching some blocks, gather up $26 bucks in gold coins and rush on over to EnemyAirship’s Etsy shop, since they’re the only ones up there at the moment. And if you don’t get there in time, you’ll just have to settle for one of these…

Etsy crafter pixelparty makes them from shrink plastic (like ShrinkyDinks?) and silver-tone hardware. He hilariously notes that “…if mario doesn’t get his princess (who seems to be castle hopping, maybe she’s the player and mario is getting played) well then he’ll never be a player. there just aren’t that many girls into mustaches these days.” Amen, my friend, amen. Also, overalls are not flattering on a grown man. I’m just saying.

If you’ve got more of a penchant for koopas than goombas, don’t fear- those are available as well.

You can buy them at pixelparty’s shop for $16. He’s open to custom orders… that means you’re on deck, taunting BurgerTime pickle slice…