If you've ever been to a gaming expo or Comic Con-style event, you'll probably have noticed that Nintendo fans really bring it when it comes to cosplay. We've seen some great efforts over the years, and joining that list today are these fans who brought some extra energy to their Mario and Luigi costumes.
Spotted at Fan Expo Dallas, which took place over the weekend, these Mario and Luigi cosplayers added sound effects to their costumes, allowing for an impressive performance that blows Strictly Come Dancing out of the water. In our eyes, anyway.
Making things all the more special, the duo were filmed and applauded by none other than Charles Martinet, voice of Mario, Luigi, and more. That's right, they're Mario approved. Sound on:
We're not sure if that Shy Guy was friends with Mario and Luigi or just lurking around in the background, but they certainly add some welcome spooky vibes to the scene.
Now, if only we had costumes that made sound effects all day. That wouldn't annoy everyone else in the NL office at all... Mwah ha ha.
Thanks to Larry for the tip!
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Oh hey, this is Nintendium128. I remember taking pictures with them at previous SXSW Gaming Expos. Their cosplay is really cool.
You can find their Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/nintendium128?s=09
@OdnetninAges thanks I checked it but it seems more like an advert thread for some Lady Valandra? Not much Nintendo there.
I mean, it's dungarees and coloured caps...it's not exactly complicated.
That Shy Guy looks slightly terrifying. I'd say what he reminds me of, but uh... I don't know if I'm allowed to reference that on this site.
Also, I want to be upset at Luigi for still dabbing in the year 2021, but he has a controller strapped to his arm, which is so random it's impressive.
@Not_Soos I think my mind went there too because I did a double take when I saw the shy guy. A certain group uses that color too and not just the one they are known for.
Impressive. Most impressive.
I was a Shy Guy for Halloween one year. I wore my blue Ramones hoodie, and I made the mask from paper mache. I drilled a hole in the mouth so I could drink beer through a straw.
Is everyone going to ignore that Mario’s colours are completely wrong?
@OldManHermit "I drilled a hole in the mouth so I could drink beer through a straw."
Just like a Shy Guy in Paper Mario would. Though maybe not with beer.
@RabidCanuck You're correct, but it appears that the costume is meant to be Builder Mario from the Mario Maker spinoffs, instead of the original red/blue costume.
@d-slice Well look at that…right you are! That’s one title I didn’t give a second thought to, so completely overlooked that. I stand corrected!
I was there (Dallas Fan Expo) and got to meet Charles Martinet. He's every bit as charming and funny in person as you'd expect. As for the masks - I am baffled myself, as masks were required for all attendees and I didn't see anyone without one. Security was enforcing it. Not sure what happened here
Meh, my personal Luigi costume is better. 😏
Not impressed.. very awkward if anything.. shy guy looks like a special kind of air-filled doll for adults.. also, these guys don’t look very Italian
It looks like when the guy was spinning his hands the sound effect for the score being counted was supposed to play but failed, that's unfortunate. They did an awesome job with this performance though, and a very unique costume detail by attaching Nintendo controllers on themselves. 😄👍🏻
That Shy Guy is missing the belt btw, and I bet his shoes aren't even the right color... 🤨
@PBandSmelly omg why has no one else noticed this…. 😷
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