40 Years Of 'Mario' Games That Have Grown Up With Fans

Japanese mega-fan Kikai has accumulated more than 20,000 items of memorabilia of the moustachioed plumber.

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00:00Super Mario is turning 40 this week. First released in 1985, the game became a landmark

00:18in video gaming history. Mario, created by Shigeru Miyamoto, started as Jumpman in Donkey Kong before

00:28becoming the world's most famous plumber. From the early 8-bit days to 3D adventures, Mario

00:36has entertained hundreds of millions of players worldwide.

00:58When I was born in high school, I was able to buy money from myself. I didn't have a lot of Mario

01:10goods yet, but I was looking for a lot to find out. I was looking for a lot to find out.

01:17I've been looking for a lot to find out. I've been looking for a lot to find out.

01:22I think it's a lot of people that are very popular in Japan.

01:26Fans like Kikai in Japan have collected tens of thousands of Mario items over the years,

01:32showing just how much love this character has gained.

01:52I think it's a lot of people who have been able to do it.

01:59Beyond classic platforms, Mario has starred in racing, sports, puzzle, and party games

02:06more than almost any other character.

02:09I think Mario is an action game.

02:13Mario Kart, Mario Party, puzzle games, sports games,

02:18and there are many genres of games that exist.

02:21So I think there are many characters that exist in this world.

02:27I think that's why Mario is a character that is a lot of fun.

02:30I think that's why Mario is a character that is a lot of fun.

02:33I think that's why Mario is a lot of fun.

02:38Even today, Mario inspires new games,

02:41theme parks, movies, and endless merchandise

02:45a proof that he remains timeless across generations.