Series: Super Mario
Company: Jakks Pacific
Release: 2014+
Size: 2.5″ / 5cm
Main distribution: UK / USA / Europe
These are the 2.5″ figures of Super Mario from Jakks Pacific. It is easily the largest merchandise line of Nintendo.
Starting in 2014 under the World of Nintendo line, and then continued as the Super Mario line, for over a decade, there are now currently 165 unique figures made, spanning over 51 waves.
I’ll only list the ones I have as they are too many. I got 4.
Goomba
Release: <2022
Barcode: 192995412903
Goomba first got released in Wave 7 under the World of Nintendo line. These are blisterpack style packagings. It got re-released again in Wave 8. Then it got re-released in Wave 25 under the Super Mario line. And got re-released again in Wave 29, 34, 37, 42 and 44.
It also got re-released in a different packaging which was more open, in Wave 4, 8, 12 and 15 under the World of Nintendo line. And later under the Super Mario line in wave 26, 30, 35, 38 and 43.
From 2023 onwards, they also re-released figures in a full cardboard box packaging, not showing the figure at all. Goomba was re-released in Wave 44.
Mine in particular is from Wave 34 (2022), the others of this wave can be seen on the back.
The blurb reads: Goomba. Goombas are slow moving and predictable enemies but can be a danger if Mario jumps or runs carelessy into their path!
Goomba stands in a neutral pose, with a grumpy face. His eyebrows are curved downwards, looking angry. He has articulation in his neck, so he can turn his head.
The branding is underneath his feet. In raised font it reads under his left foot JAKKS China. Printed in white under his right foot it reads 2711KT01. On his back is printed in black 40537 UK CA.
Cheep Cheep
Release: <2022
Barcode: 192995401112
Cheep Cheep first got released in Wave 20 under the Super Mario line. And got re-released again in Wave 29, 36 and 41. These are blisterpack style packagings.
It also got re-released in a different packaging which was more open, in Wave 21, 30, 37 and 42 under the Super Mario line.
Mine in particular is from Wave 36 (2022), the others of this wave can be seen on the back.
The blurb reads: Cheep Cheep. Found mostly underwater, Cheep Cheeps have the ability to burst out of the water and attack thanks to their wing-like fins.
Cheep Cheep is in a neutral pose, with an open mouth and blank stare. His wing-like fins are upwards and slightly open. He has articulation in wing-like fins, so they can spin around.
The branding is on his right wing-like fin. In raised font it reads JAKKS China. Printed in black underneath him on his belly reads 40111 UK CA 1252KT01.
Paragoomba
Release: 2022
Barcode: 192995410022
Paragoomba first got released in Wave 33 under the the Super Mario line. And got re-released again in Wave 48. These are blisterpack style packagings.
It also got re-released in a different packaging which was more open, in Wave 34 under the Super Mario line.
From 2023 onwards, they also re-released figures in a full cardboard box packaging, not showing the figure at all. Paragoomba was re-released in Wave 48.
Mine in particular is from Wave 33 (2022), the others of this wave can be seen on the back.
The blurb reads: Paragoomba. Paragoombas use the power of flight to get in Mario’s way as much as possible. However, they’re one stomp away from losing their wings and becoming regular Goombas again.
Paragoomba looks like regular Goomba, but with wings. He also stands in a neutral pose, with the same grumpy face. His eyebrows are curved downwards, looking angry. He has articulation in his neck, so he can turn his head. Additionally he has 2 wings on his back, with ball point joints, so they can move freely.
The branding is underneath his feet. In raised font it reads under his left foot JAKKS China. Printed in white under his right foot it reads 2281KT01. On the back of his head is printed in black 41002 UK CA.
Baby Mario
Release: 2022
Barcode: 192995415812
Baby Mario first got released in Wave 38 under the the Super Mario line. These are blisterpack style packagings.
It also got re-released in a different packaging which was more open, in Wave 39 under the Super Mario line.
Mine in particular is from Wave 38 (2022), the others of this wave can be seen on the back.
The blurb reads: Baby Mario. Baby Mario is as brave as his adult counterpart. He enjoys going for a ride on Yoshi, racing karts, and adventuring with his brother, Baby Luigi.
Baby Mario stands neutral, with a curious expression on his face. His eyebrows are curved upwards and his mouth is a small . dot. He has ball point pivots in his shoulders so he can move his arms freely, and can turn his head and legs.
The branding is underneath his feet. In raised font it reads under his right foot JAKKS China. Printed in white on his back it reads 1822KT01. On the back of his hat is printed in black 41581 UK CA.
It’s always nice to have a 3D rendition of your favourite game characters to physically hold in your hand. And this Nintendo line has many, in various sizes. I prefer the bigger 4″ figures, but some of the smaller ones are great to keep things in scale. In particular smaller characters I tend to grab in 2.5″, as this somewhat scales correctly with the 4″.
Goombas are like half of Mario’s height after all, and one of my favourite enemies, so I grabbed both variants. Cheep Cheep is a cool one as well. And of course Baby Mario has to be smaller than Mario. I wish he was in his diaper though from Yoshi’s Island, but I don’t think we’ll ever get that variant sadly. I try to stick with the Super Mario World and Yoshi’s Island cast as those are my favourite Mario games from the Super Famicom / SNES.
It’s amazing how many different figures have been made in this line, and although I’ll never go for them all, I’m glad there’s such a variety to choose from. For now I’ll just grab my favourite small guys.
My only pet peeve is all the import information on the UK figures…
If you like Nintendo, Mario and small figures, you’ll love these.
If you prefer bigger figures, you’ll give these a miss.
Got any more details / information you think I should add? Or did I get something wrong? Do you own any of these figures? Which one is your fav? Do you agree or disagree with my findings? Let me know in the comments below!