In just a few weeks, Nintendo’s beloved plumber will make his big screen debut. Nintendo is not missing an opportunity to create stunning products around the film some Super Mario Bros. figures. can be a little creepyit Bowser toy for $30 instantly attracts attention.
Created by Jakks Pacific, Bowser looks like he was pulled straight out of a movie. Voiced by Tenacious D’s Jack Black, who also voices the much nicer Kung Fu Panda, this Bowser is big, mean, and ready to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom. The articulation looks pretty decent for this bulky collectible, it has a very colorful paint job that matches the video game source material, and it stands an impressive seven inches tall.
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The main feature of this Bowser toy is its “fire-breathing” mode, which allows Mario’s powerful nemesis to release steam from his mouth. You’ll need three AAA batteries for this feature, and once you’ve filled it with water, you can press the spike on its side to make it belch out vapors that are illuminated by an internal LED. Don’t worry, it is No vaping toy If you want to keep Bowser in perfect condition, you can also display him inside his box, which is designed for that purpose.
For the rest of the Mario line, all the other main characters in the movie also get tie-dye toys. Five-inch Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad will sell for $20 each, while Bowser will set you back $30. Just make sure you don’t leave it near any of your princess toys.
The movie “Super Mario Brothers”. Release in the United States is scheduled for April 5.
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