If Super Mario visited a doctor’s office, he’d probably be told his power-up habit isn’t good for his body. After all, how many times can one plumber rapidly double or half his height before his bones flee to become spare parts for the Dry Bones army in Bowser’s castles? But Mario’s most recent transformation into an elephant in Super Mario Bros. Wonder would trouble the Mushroom Kingdom’s finest physician the most. In all seriousness, the Elephant Fruit power-up is one of the most endearing across the whole franchise. A couple months back, Elephant Mario became the latest officially licensed plush in Little Buddy’s expansive catalog of Super Mario plushies–and now it’s on sale for a slight discount at Amazon.
Update: Mario’s doctor says he’s totally cool with repeated consumption of Mega Mushrooms, Bubble Flowers, Double Cherries, Drill Mushrooms, and yes, Elephant Fruit. Coincidentally, the doctor’s name is Dr. Mario.
If you haven’t experienced the Dr. Mario-approved Elephant Fruit power-up for yourself, you can snag a copy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $48 at Walmart.
While this Elephant Mario plush is undoubtedly adorable, there are plenty of other Little Buddy Super Mario plushies, many of which are cheaper than Elephant Mario. You should also check out Club Mocchi-Mocchi’s catalog for plushies featuring Nintendo characters from Super Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing, Kirby, and more. These tend to be more expensive and feel more like pillows.
