Nintendo Display Features Remarkably Inaccurate Super Mario Bros. Artwork
A 2019 in-store display promoting official Mario merchandise has surfaced online, revealing what many are calling the most inaccurate official artwork ever used for Super Mario Bros. The image, intended to showcase a clothing line, features a distorted and disproportionate depiction of the iconic characters and elements from the original game.
While seemingly a minor visual error, the widespread attention to this artwork highlights the meticulous detail fans and Nintendo itself typically apply to the Super Mario franchise-a cornerstone of video game history with a legacy spanning nearly four decades. The image’s inaccuracies, ranging from incorrect character sizing to illogical placement of objects, have sparked amusement and discussion within the gaming community, underscoring the enduring cultural impact of Super Mario Bros. and the high standards associated with its visual representation.
Nearly every element within the display’s artwork is flawed. Characters and objects are either wrongly sized,misaligned,or positioned in a nonsensical manner,deviating significantly from the established visual language of the 1985 classic.
The original tweet showcasing the image, posted by MarioBrothBlog on September 6, 2025, quickly gained traction, prompting a wave of reactions from fans and media outlets.
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For those interested in exploring the full history of Super Mario games, a extensive list by launch date can be found here: https://www.nintenderos.com/2023/08/super-mario-todos-juegos-fecha-lanzamiento/
