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We’ve seen Mario’s henchmen in LEGO form before, but never have we seen the man himself quite like this. Weighing in at a massive 110 pounds and standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, this life sized Mario model is completely structured, modeled and built using  over 40,000 LEGO bricks. The pictures do all the talking here.

Built specifically for the Netherlands’ Game Mania by Dirk VH, the result of this massive undertaking is to be sold on eBay, with all proceeds heading off to charity, most likely to aid starving plumbers.

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A man of many identities, Lincoln was ashamed to showcase his geeky side, even if that geekiness happened to be a century ahead of his time.

Let’s thank Secretary of the Treasury Joe D! for providing us with this excellent rendition of the greatest president ever.

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I’m sure it’s a question that’s been on your mind for at least a decade. What does the most popular plumber in the world look like naked?

Sort of like your dad, shaved of all his hair, mixed with a newborn baby. Yeah… creepy as hell.

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You can’t resist Mario’s balls. Feel the sweetness roll across your tongue. Oh yeah, that makes me so hot. Wait… what?

These awesome Mario truffle balls each feature a different element of the game. And each is om nom-tastic.

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Made using an inkjet printer, sticker labels and a 1/4? foam board, the Mario Riding Yoshi wall hanging design wants to lick you to death, sort of like a sex-addicted prison-escapee, but now with more reptilian spice.

Watch the mustache, I heard it can leave some rug burn.

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So, we get it. You can be a huge Mario fan. That’s cool. I totally get it. I have the dude tattooed on my skin for Christ’s sake. But this cake oozes of obsessive awesomeness.

Each tier is meticulously connected by even more Mario goodness, physically attached by Super Mario pipes and topped with a Mario and Peaches topper. From top to bottom, this cake is where it’s at.

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Created by artist and avid gamer Kalapusa, this life-sized Piranha Plant illustrates what life might be like if we lived in a world closer to Mario’s world.

Composed of a special mix of acrylics, clay and a strengthened wire skeleton, I wouldn’t get too close to this thing with any animals lighter than 50 lbs. It’s looking mighty hungry. This plant creeps me out sort of like how wax museums creep me out. It has that uncanny thing going on.

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There’s not much you can do after you’ve lost all your money playing Texas Hold ‘Em. Can’t go out. Can’t order food in. You’re broke and left with a set of (I swear the damned things are cursed) poker chips. What’s a geek to do? Eureka! *light bulb switches on* An idea arises!

You might be broke, you might be shamed and you might be homeless after betting away your home, but nothing can separate you and your geeky creativity. This broke bastard took time out of his totally open schedule to create characters from Super Mario Bros. entirely with poker chips. Sort of bit-tastic if you ask me.

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More than 25 years after his first appearance, Mario is still going strong in the world of gaming. He’s probably the best known gaming character in the world and his popularity continues to grow with every new generation of gamers.

This awesome History of Mario Wall Clock starts at the beginning with the original bittastic Donkey Kong Mario, and continues to display the evolution of the world’s most famous plumber with 12 rich color images. The 10.5 in squared clock is currently sold out. Bummer. Here’s hoping for a rerelease!

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The bottom of your feet are ultra-ticklish for a reason. They are very, very sensitive. So, I imagine this tattoo hurt a considerable amount. The soles of your feet have got to be a tender area.

Regardless, this gaming geek was hardcore enough to have Mario and Luigi partaking in a round of fisticuffs, tattoo-style, on the bottom of their feet, one gaming icon per foot. I’m only slightly concerned that Mario will develop athlete’s foot on his face. Of course, this isn’t as cool as my Jedi Mario tattoo, but it was a valiant effort.

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