Fisher-Price · Kids & Toys
A Toy Insider Hot 20 pick for ages 0 to 2 that lets Mario-loving parents share the game with a toddler in a chunky, toddler-friendly format. Only one figure is included, so expect to add other My Mario characters over time.
A musical Little People playset based on Super Mario, with game-inspired activities such as a ? Block, a spinning bonus wheel, a bouncing Chain Chomp, a sliding turtle shell and a Goomba pipe, plus classic music and sounds. It comes with a Mario figure and a Fire Flower play piece, and 2 AA batteries are included.
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Families with a toddler from 18 months who have, or want to start, a Little People collection, especially if a parent or older sibling is a Mario fan. Skip it for kids past preschool, who will outgrow it quickly.
| Ages | 18 months and up |
|---|---|
| Model | JHG61 |
| Batteries | 2 x AA (included) |
| In the box | 1 playset, 1 Mario figure, 1 Fire Flower play piece |
| License | Nintendo Super Mario |
| Store | Link |
|---|---|
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