After last week's leaks, we now finally have an official look at the Jakks Pacific line of toys for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. While we previously got a close-up peek at a fire-breathing Bowser (leaked, of course) today's reveal is all about the good guys and we have to admit, they are all a little creepy.
The official reveal from IGN shows new figures of Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad, each of which comes with an additional accessory for some character-specific poses. We can't say if it's just the lighting or our own paranoia, but those plastic eyes seem to be staring into our very soul. Check out the following new photo from @IGN and you might just see what we mean...
Each of the figures looks cool enough, we suppose. True, the expression on Peach's face might not show off the level-headed fighter that we saw in the most recent movie trailer, but it certainly says that this is a Princess who has seen things.
According to the official reveal, these figures will be hitting store shelves on 26th February, at which point we will be able to see the full line of merchandise that will also include more posable figures, accessories, play sets, plushies and remote control toys. That fire-breathing Bowser will probably make an official appearance around that time too, probably.
It certainly looks like Illumination and Nintendo are going all out on the marketing for this one. Here's hoping that it's not all as creepy...
What do you make of these new figures? Take the pipe down to the comments and let us know!
[source ign.com]
Comments 35
I like the toad but not too sure about the others.
They look like they've been caught in the act
Yeah, they can’t hold a candle to the fire-breathing Bowser. Shouldn’t Peach be the one who wields the frying pan? I’ll be more interested in Bowser, the Kongs, or even more minor characters like Foreman Spike.
Ohhhh I don't like it Their eyelids look taped back
Toad: Could be worse.
Everyone else: 👁️👄👁️
Kinda derpy, TBH
They look like toys. I'm not really too shocked lol.
Also, where's Bowser?
Looks scary, not my favorite
Toad looks good!
Peach looks like someone is flashing her, and Mario's 'tache looks like a caterpillar, but other than that they look good to me. Why they wanted to make Mario's 'tache so long and thin though...
Oh my god, these are AWFUL. The joints are cheap and completely destroy any astatic or resemblance to the characters.
Toad an Peach LOOK like they are better, but if you look closely you'll notice that's because they joints are hidden in the poises the are in. From any other angle or in any other position, they are going to look like hideous monsters.
Huge swing and a miss
Mario looks really off brand.
Toad looks the best for me.
Now just bring on Odyssey2 or SMG3 and I’m truly complete.
It's... underwhelming.
This is why the movie is made.
ahh, why are the eyes so creepy?
They look cheap.
Look like toys to me. Some kids will love them.
They managed to capture the creepiness from the movie Mario face, especially.
I've seen better looking toys in Happy Meals.
I WANT that bowser, not shown in the tweet but whatever
Toad got Ghost Riders penance stare
why why why WHY did they change marios face?
why is it everyone's instinct in Hollywood that established characters' faces MUST be tweaked at least a little bit for the "movie version?" serious question, does anyone really know? are they TRYING to turn off the people who already actually care about the property? does it help them attract more new people somehow?
WHY
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I like Jakks Pacific, and I understand why. But I really wish they'd branch away from Mario and Pokemon toys more often. That said, they look like very nice toys. I especially like Toad and Luigi.
I see what you mean about the Princess Toadstool toy. She kind of has this expression of mild shock?
@Dev9417 No, no. That's Paula. ^^
Man European and American Nintendo merchandise is sooooo bad yet Japanese companies get to make the most insane licensed products I’ve ever seen.
No OhJoe? No praline or Mik?
Toad is very cute
They're toys made for little kids to play with, and they look good for that purpose. Hopefully they're more durable than the Sonic ones.
Peach looks like she accidentally crapped her pants.
I like them and will buy these, Toad especially is adorable!!
@HeadPirate Jakks doesn’t make good action figures.
@Strictlystyles Japanese companies put in effort.
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