Mario Museum

Nintendo have a tradition of creating gifts for special guests when they open new facilities. Pictured is an engraved Hyakunin Isshu card set commemorating the opening of the Uji Factory (1983), just added to my collection. Also shown is an example for their Head Office (2014).

The Nintendo location you never knew about! The NES celebrated its 41st birthday this week, and Nintendo used a New Jersey warehouse for its test-market launch. Images courtesy of Pat the NES Punk (Facebook) show the location, then and now. Google Maps link: maps.app.goo.gl/8WXa86B1sjjA...

It’s rare that you see a Nintendo Mahjong set from the 1960s complete with its original shipping box and plastic-wrapped like new! Still featuring its tax stamp and gold label. I’m pleased to add this one to my collection #任天堂 #麻雀

A Nintendo Shogi set (Japanese chess), dated from around the late 1950’s, early 1960’s, just added to my collection. As a former graphic designer, I’m really drawn to some of the creative Nintendo packaging of this era. #任天堂骨牌株式会社

I'm not usually interested in bootleg Mario games but this one caught my eye when browsing through Mercari. Honestly, who knew there was a market for this?!

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!

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

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

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) 😳

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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).

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

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

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 😮‍💨

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!

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).

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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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

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.

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

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 ✨

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!

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 🎮✨️

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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