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News: West Coast Customs Creates Real Life Mario Karts

West Coast Customs Creates Real Life Mario Karts

If only they were street legal

Just as we guessed when Nintendo announced its presence at the LA Auto Show, the company's team-up with West Coast Customs is all in aid of Mario Kart 7. West Coast Customs — best known for its appearances on Pimp My Ride of course — created two life-size Mario Karts to promote the upcoming 3DS racer, out in early...

News: Reggie Pimps Nintendo's Ride at LA Auto Show

Reggie Pimps Nintendo's Ride at LA Auto Show

Unlikely but true

Here's a partnership we didn't see coming. At the LA Auto Show on 17th November, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime will stand on stage with West Coast Customs CEO Ryan Friedlinghaus to announce an exclusive collaboration between the two companies. If it's not Mario Kart 7-related, we'll eat our red hats. From 18th to...

News: Super Mario 3D Land Launch Spreads to San Diego

Super Mario 3D Land Launch Spreads to San Diego

Nothing in between

Mario mania isn't just taking in New York, as Nintendo has revealed San Diego California can expect a Mushroom Kingdom-themed party next week to celebrate the launch of Super Mario 3D Land. This Friday, "sometime between 12pm - 1:30pm" according to Nintendo, dozens of Marios in Tanooki ears and tails will race through the Westfield Horton Plaza in what the press release..