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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 29/08/2026

Some pics from the Gamescom 2026 retro area today and a standout performance by @davidwise.bsky.social and @jiggytones.bsky.social We had a lot of fun!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 28/08/2026

In Cologne for #gamescom2026 and wow, what a view from my hotel room.

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 27/08/2026

Just passed by @ramen__kingdom in Amsterdam. Cool window display!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 25/08/2026

I’m in Amsterdam and a popular retro game shop has a battered Nintendo TV-Game 15 for 500euros (and another slightly better one behind the counter for 600euros) 😳

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 22/08/2026

I’m in the home of LEGO today, Billund, Denmark! 🇩🇰

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 15/08/2026

Hudson Soft released Mario Bros. Special for multiple Japanese systems in 1984. Pictured are 6 different cassette versions – and that’s not even all of them! I also have the NEC PC-8001 version, plus several releases on 2.8", 3.5" and 5.25" floppy disks. That makes 14 copies in my collection so far!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 10/08/2026

There are rare Mario games and then there are seriously rare Mario games, like this one released on the Japan-exclusive NEC PC-8001mkIISR - just added to my collection. Punch Ball Mario Bros is an obscure game anyway, so what makes this version extra special? 1/3

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 09/08/2026

A Sharp My Computer TV C1 19C-C1F (Basically a 19" CRT with integrated Famicom) just sold for ¥1.6M ($10,140US). First released in Oct 1983 for ¥145,000, the Famicom circuitry connects to the TV internally via RGB, rather than the ordinary composite-video, producing a noticeably cleaner image.

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 30/07/2026

The site of Nintendo’s former Kanda Sudachō building has finally been cleared over a year since the demolition notice was posted. It was the home of HAL Laboratory amongst other Tokyo business operations before they moved to Kanda Square. Images: @takeMJtoyo @takashikiso @GameLabo_sansai

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 27/07/2026

3 different retail versions of Mario's Early Years CD-ROM Collection for PC/DOS, released in 1993 by Software Toolworks in the US. Of course, there are many other variants of these 'edutainment' titles, both compilations and individual games, including for the Super Nintendo.

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 22/07/2026

Thanks for the support @timeextension.com! Drop by the @nvmuk.bsky.social now to see some of my heritage Nintendo items on public display, plus lots of other retrogaming good stuff!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 19/07/2026

Nintendo definitely had a vibe going in the 1950s with this design, mixing Art Deco type with the familiar gothic 'N'.

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Alex Kraus @alexfkraus.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

TIL there's a misprint in the first pressing of Super Mario Bros. that erroneously says that each firework at the end of the level gives you an extra 5000 points. Photo by @smr_an_fami on Twitter

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 18/07/2026

Two Japanese soft vinyl figures ("sofubi") from my collection, both 40 years old. Mario on the left made by Bandai (バンダイ), Bowser made by Kawada (カワダ).

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Absolutely! Private collectors, archivists, enthusiasts and experts are a crucial piece of the puzzle for real comprehensive and meaningful videogame preservation.

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 11/07/2026

The National Videogame Museum’s summer 2026 exhibition is specially curated to put personal videogame stories, and collections centre stage. I'm excited to support this event and bring some lesser-known items for the public to view! The event runs in Sheffield, UK from 18 July. @nvmuk.bsky.social

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 09/07/2026

What a super awesome t-shirt from @wiloverton.bsky.social Love it! And made even more special because I featured in Super Play issue 28 as a 15 year old kid, with the fastest Speed Metroid time 😮‍💨

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 25/06/2026

Nintendo's new Technology Development Center in Kyoto is due for completion March 2029 and will serve as a new R&D base for Nintendo software and hardware. Plus developer space. They'll be 9 floors above ground and 1 below ground. Oh, to be a fly on the wall when it's built!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 14/06/2026

3 different sizes of Nintendo playing cards from the MarioMuseum.com collection (or 'Trump' as they're known in Japan). King size (1990s), regular size (2000s) and miniature (1960s).

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 14/06/2026

A set of 7 vintage Nintendo vinyl figures from Japan, released in 1985. Thought to be unlicensed. Check out Mario and the OG Bowser! Believe it or not, these sold for 142,000 yen today, that’s $893USD. 🤯

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Nanoraptor @nanoraptor.danamania.com · 01/03/2024

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 15/05/2026

Evil Mario?! Or maybe he just has a touch of jaundice.😁 Either way, this Japanese Super Mario finger puppet from 1986 just sold for ¥70,888/approx 348GBP/446USD

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 12/05/2026

I've just added the 5th (!) variant of Mario Teaches Typing to my collection. And that's not even including Mario Teaches Typing 2. Who knew there were so many! I have a soft spot for this title due to it being Charles Martinet's debut as Mario.

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Alex Kraus @alexfkraus.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Pretty funny that Sega is opening a store at a Korean mall named "Mario Outlet"

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 23/04/2026

Super Mario World 'Boo Boo Mario' (or Būbū Mario, ブーブーマリオ) was a 1993 Banpresto-licensed amusement arcade kiddie ride/video game. It's not often you see both the Mario and Yoshi figures from this machine to bid on at auction, just a little refurbishment needed!

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Indigo Pearl @indigopearl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Day five at @londongamesfest.bsky.social and the final day of New Game Plus! Stacked lineup of panels today with the National Videogame Museum, MarioMuseum , @ccpgames.com, @yrstruly.uk, and more. What a week. Properly wrapped up tonight at the BAFTA Games Awards ✨

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 17/04/2026

It was an honour to be invited to speak at the London Gaming Festival today, on the same day as the BAFTA Game Awards, no less!

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Leah Dungay @leaheline.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Are you at @londongamesfest.bsky.social tomorrow checking out New Games Plus? If yes, come and have a chat! I'll be upstairs mezzaine with our Behind the Screens Project wanting to hear all about your gaming memories. You can help us shape our summer exhibition at @nvmuk.bsky.social 🎮✨️

Event space with one pink banner that reads 'Tell us your gaming stories, Learn More: thenvm.org/behind-the-screens' and one yellow banner that reads 'Hi, we're a unique museum where you can play, explore and create videogames' and 'Come Visit Us: thenvm.org @nvmuk'

Leah stands in front of a pink banner with the text 'National Videogame Museum' and 'Tell us your videogame stories'.

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 29/03/2026

Wow. This rare trophy from 1987 has just sold at auction for 466,000YEN/2,922USD/2,191GBP. It was awarded to the top 100 players at the 2nd Family Computer Golf Tournament held on the Golf US Course of the Famicom Disk System, along with a gold cartridge version of Punch-Out!!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 27/03/2026

A friend of mine is travelling around Fukuoka at the moment. Thanks for the gifts! You know who you are!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 22/02/2026

I picked up some cool new items at Nintendo Store KYOTO last week. The Super Mario × JR Kyushu campaign features specially wrapped, Mario-themed trains operating in Japan from 29 Nov 2025, to the end of June this year. The Nintendo Store is selling collectable magnets and stickers to mark the event.

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 16/01/2026

Just added – Donkey Kong Super Game Pack, factory sealed box for the Coleco Adam. This is the second variant I have in the collection alongside the rare arcade retail box version.

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 15/01/2026

30 days to go! New details have been revealed by Kyoto Marathon and sponsor Nintendo. Super Mario Bros. music will be played to liven up the start of the race! Runner's bags, the runner name board and photo spots will all feature the Super Mario Bros 40th logo. I really can't wait for this one!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 21/10/2025

Finishing touches are being made to the Nintendo pop-up store in London at Westfield London, opening tomorrow! Image courtesy of hannahfrancescook (IG)

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 11/10/2025

A very nice, vintage Nintendo commemorative medal sold at auction today for over ¥81,000. That's about $531USD/£401GBP Probably dating from the late 1960s/early 70s, it features the N&B Block logo, Nintendo's short-lived line of toy bricks, intended to rival Lego. Very cool!

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 17/09/2025

The original, and legendary voice of Super Mario, Charles Martinet, turns 70 today!! Woo hoo!! Have a fantastic birthday @CharlesMartinet 🎉 🫶 #mario #supermario #nintendo

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 15/09/2025

I was interviewed by @BBCNews for an article marking #supermariobros40 Check it out! 👇https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj6x5574enpo.amp

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 13/09/2025

Happy 40th Anniversary Mario! 🎉 Ok, he’s been around a little longer than that, but it was 40 years ago today that the iconic Super Mario Bros. was released on the Famicom. To celebrate this milestone, I’ve spent the last 40 days counting down 40 different Mario formats! 1/3

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 13/09/2025

Day 40/40 Famicom cartridge 🗓️ 1980s Mamma mia, we made it! Day 40 in my countdown to Super Mario’s 40th anniversary, and I'm wrapping up this nostalgic journey with an iconic game format – the Famicom cartridge! #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 12/09/2025

Day 39/40 Various platforms, cassette tape 🗓️ 1980s It’s day 39 of 40 of my countdown of 40 Mario game formats. All in honour of 40 years of Mario! Today I'm revisiting a classic – the cassette tape! #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 11/09/2025

Day 38/40 Sharp MZ-1500 2.8” disk 🗓️ 1980s Super Mario’s 40th anniversary is almost here, and I'm celebrating with some really obscure gaming formats! Today, I focus on the Sharp MZ-1500 from 1984. #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 10/09/2025

Day 37/40 📼 Terebikko VHS cassette 🗓️ 1980s/1990s I’m counting down 40 game formats that have been home to Mario during the last 40 years, in honour of his 40th anniversary! Today it's the Terebikko VHS cassette. #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 09/09/2025

Day 36/40 Super Famicom Box cartridge 🗓️ 1990s We’re in the home stretch, counting down 40 Mario game formats to celebrate Mario’s 40th anniversary! Today, it's the Super Famicom Box cartridge! #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 08/09/2025

Day 35/40 💾 Various systems, 3.5” floppy disks 🗓️ 1990s Over the last 5 weeks, I’ve been counting down 40 Mario game formats to celebrate 40 years. Today it’s the turn of the 3.5” floppy disk – another of my favourites! #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 07/09/2025

Day 34/40 Famicom Network System network card 🗓️ 1980s The countdown continues to Super Mario’s 40th anniversary! On day 34 of my 40 Mario formats celebration, I feature the Famicom Network System card. #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 06/09/2025

I’ve adopted Yūta Miyamoto as my favourite Kyoto Sanga F.C. player! Great defender with a great name, and a great shirt sponsor in Nintendo #任天堂

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 06/09/2025

Day 33/40 Famicom Disk System 2.8” disks 🗓️ 1980s The celebration continues! I'm counting down 40 Mario game formats across 40 days to celebrate 40 years of Mario. Today it’s the Famicom Disk System! #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 05/09/2025

Day 32/40 Various platforms 5.25” disks 🗓️ 1980s I’m diving deep into the past for today's entry in my 40 Mario formats in 40 days countdown to celebrate Mario’s 40th anniversary! Let’s take a look at the 5.25” disk! #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 04/09/2025

Day 31/40 Atari XE cartridge 🗓️ 1980s 🏁 I'm nearing the finish line in my 40 formats in 40 days countdown to celebrate 40 years of Mario! Today, let’s take a look at a lesser-known format – the Atari XE cartridge. #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 03/09/2025

Day 30/40 💿 PC/Apple CD-ROM 🗓️ 1990s I'm on the final part of my 40 formats in 40 days countdown to celebrate 40 years of Mario! 🎉 Who said Mario only belonged on consoles?! Today, let’s spin up the CD-ROM. #SuperMarioBros40Formats #SuperMarioBros40 #MarioMuseum THREAD🧵

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