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Elephant Mario Goes Physical

Worry not about Elephant Mario getting lost in the sands of digital time, deleted from the servers of the world. He will be preserved forever in the form of a gigantic statue, thanks to the efforts of First 4 Figures.

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We mean gigantic. This is not the typical collectible statuette that measures a foot tall at the most. This product is bigger than most cats. Elephant Mario measures 19.1” by 15.9” by 16.9”, and weighs 28.9 lbs. Or 12.6 kg outside of the US.

A visual aid is provided above thanks to the F4F assistant, and also below where four soda pop cans are stacked together in a side-by-side comparison.

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Is a figure of this immensity even poseable? Not really. Elephant Mario can’t be tweaked into any stance — just the one he came with. But it’s bold and fearsome and should spark conversation wherever you decide to put it.

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If you’re familiar with the amount an Amiibo is sold for these days, you’re probably wincing as you wait for me to tell you how much something like Elephant Mario must be. At least $200, right? Close…well, not nearly close. He’s $544.99. But you can make him cost more than that if you want to! An exclusive edition for $619.99 throws in a real-world recreation of the Elephant Fruit, the power-up that turns Mario into a pachyderm in the first place. Just don’t eat it yourself or you’ll lose your ability to swim…wait, I’m thinking of something else.

F4F says Elephant Mario will take a while to get to the release stage…statues will not begin shipping until the third quarter of 2027 by their estimate. But preorders are open now and if you get yours in, they’ll give you a $20 discount….which when you consider the overall price, feels like a peanut compared to an elephant.

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Justin J

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Worry not about Elephant Mario getting lost in the sands of digital time, deleted from the servers of the world. He will be preserved forever in the form of a […]
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This is such a fun concept! Elephant Mario has become a meme for a reason, and it's exciting to see that he's getting a physical collectible version. It’s always nice when quirky aspects of games are recognized and immortalized, especially in the gaming community. Plus, the chance to own something unique like this is a great way to celebrate our favorite characters. Can’t wait to see how the design turns out! Do you think this will be a trend for more characters in the future?

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Ethan Kirchner

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I never thought Elephant Mario would become one of the most memorable Mario designs, but here we are. It is funny how a simple power-up from a game can become a giant statue people want in their homes. I would love to see one in person just to understand how big it actually looks.

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TheSkyIsFalling55

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The comparison with soda cans really helped me understand the size. Pictures of collectibles can be misleading, but this one sounds like it will take up a serious amount of space. I actually like that it is not just another small Mario figure. It feels like something made for fans who want a special item.

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MemoriesOfMidnight8

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To me, the funniest part is that Elephant Mario is being treated like a luxury statue. That is not a bad thing. It just shows how far collectible gaming merchandise has gone. Mario has been turned into a lot of things over the years, but this version really leans into the physical joke. It is giant, heavy, and expensive, which makes it memorable. I would never call it practical, but practical is not really the point here. Some fans want a normal figure. Some want a conversation piece that looks ridiculous in the best way.

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ÉclipseÉlectrique

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I actually like that they did not overcomplicate it. One pose, huge scale, strong display presence. That is a clean choice. Too many statues try to do too much and end up looking busy. This one feels simple in a bold way. I do think the price will turn off a lot of people, and that makes sense. But collectibles are often about taste more than logic. If someone really loves this version of Mario, then I can see why they would save up for it. It is extreme, but it has a clear identity.

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