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'''{{wp|Mattel}}''' is a United States-based toy company founded in 1945. They have made products in several of their toy lines and promotional items based on the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise since 1994.
'''{{wp|Mattel}}''' is a United States-based toy company founded in 1945. It has made products in several of its toy lines and promotional items based on the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise since 1994.


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The first {{wp|Matchbox (brand)|Matchbox}} vehicle based on the ''Mario'' franchise was a semi truck in the Super Rigs line with artwork from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', released in 1997.  
The first {{wp|Matchbox (brand)|Matchbox}} vehicle based on the ''Mario'' franchise was a semi truck in the Super Rigs line with artwork from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', released in 1997.  


In 2005, two sets of five cars were released. One was based on ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', including a Limousine with artwork of [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], an Ambulance with artwork of [[Wario]], a Dodge Ram with artwork of [[Donkey Kong]], and a Billboard Truck with group artwork from the game. The other set had a Chevrolet SSR and Sport SUV with artwork from ''[[Mario Party]]'', a Billboard Truck with Mario and the [[Nintendo]] logo, a Ford Falcon with artwork from ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', and a fifth car with artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. A Tractor Cab with artwork from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' was released the same year in the Convoy line.  
In 2005, two sets of five cars were released. One was based on ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', including a limousine with artwork of [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], an ambulance with artwork of [[Wario]], a Dodge Ram with artwork of [[Donkey Kong]], and a Billboard Truck with group artwork from the game. The other set had a Chevrolet SSR and Sport SUV with artwork from ''[[Mario Party]]'', a Billboard Truck with Mario and the [[Nintendo]] logo, a Ford Falcon with artwork from ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', and a fifth car with artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' A Tractor Cab with artwork from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' was released the same year in the Convoy line.  


In 2007, a set of five cars featuring artwork from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' was released.
In 2007, a set of five cars featuring artwork from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' was released.
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://about.mattel.com/ Official website]
*[https://about.mattel.com/ Official website]



Revision as of 19:39, May 5, 2023

Mattel
MattelLogo.svg
Founded January 1945
Current president Richard L. Dickson

Mattel is a United States-based toy company founded in 1945. It has made products in several of its toy lines and promotional items based on the Mario franchise since 1994.

Squeezable Paint Brush

Offer for a Mario Paint Squeezable Paint Brush, part of a Froot Loops promotion in 1994

In 1994, Mattel produced Squeezable Paint Brushes for a Froot Loops promotion based on Mario Paint that could be ordered by mail. The brushes came in red, blue, and yellow, and featured either Mario or Toucan Sam.

Matchbox

The first Matchbox vehicle based on the Mario franchise was a semi truck in the Super Rigs line with artwork from Super Mario 64, released in 1997.

In 2005, two sets of five cars were released. One was based on Mario Kart 64, including a limousine with artwork of Mario, Luigi, an ambulance with artwork of Wario, a Dodge Ram with artwork of Donkey Kong, and a Billboard Truck with group artwork from the game. The other set had a Chevrolet SSR and Sport SUV with artwork from Mario Party, a Billboard Truck with Mario and the Nintendo logo, a Ford Falcon with artwork from WarioWare: Twisted!, and a fifth car with artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest A Tractor Cab with artwork from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! was released the same year in the Convoy line.

In 2007, a set of five cars featuring artwork from New Super Mario Bros. was released.

Hot Wheels

Main article: Hot Wheels

Several cars based on the Mario franchise have been released under the Hot Wheels product line, including a series of diecast karts and drivers from Mario Kart 8 beginning in July 2019.

UNO

Main article: UNO Super Mario

Mattel has produced two versions of the card game Uno based on the Mario franchise, one being a generic Super Mario set in 2016 and one based on the Mario Kart series in 2020.[1]

Magic 8 Ball

SuperMarioMagic8Ball.jpg

In 2017, Mattel released a Magic 8 Ball shaped like a ? Block. It has unique phrases not seen on typical Magic 8 Balls, including:[2]

  • "It's-a certain"
  • "No way, amateur!"
  • "Oh yeah!"
  • "Okie dokie!"
  • "Signs say ya-haaa!"
  • "Wowzer-outlook good."
  • "Yeah! Yeah! Of course!"

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