1. Nintendo expanded the My Mario Collection with new interactive products, including the Hello, Yoshi! app and the Hello, Mario! board book.
2. The Hello, Yoshi! app is free, accessible on mobile and Nintendo Switch devices, and allows kids to interact with Yoshi through touch.
3. New wooden block sets featuring Peach, Yoshi, and Luigi also double as amiibo figures and aim to stimulate children’s imagination.
4. A new episode of the stop-motion series “It’s Me, Mario!”, titled Coin Jam, is now available online.
Expanding the My Mario Collection with New Fun Items
Nintendo has recently added four new exciting products to their My Mario Collection, including an app that brings the beloved character Yoshi to life. This collection first got announced earlier this year and features a variety of products, games, and experiences aimed mainly at the youngest Mario fans. The aim is to combine play and learning, engaging children with familiar and new Mario-themed adventures.
The Hello, Yoshi! App
The new app titled “Hello, Yoshi!” is similar in concept and fun to the previously launched “Hello, Mario!” app. This interactive mobile app is for free and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Plus, it can be played on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, which is priced around $449. Kids can have fun pulling, poking, stretching, and spinning Yoshi’s face, which triggers a variety of funny reactions. Just like the Mario app, Yoshi will occasionally get sleepy and stop responding, giving kids a chance to take a break from screen time, making it a clever addition for parents concerned about overuse.
Interactive Books and Wooden Blocks
In addition to the app, Nintendo has published an interactive board book called “Hello, Mario!” This book is published by Penguin Random House and contains pull-tabs which excite children as they manipulate them, helping Mario perform actions such as rolling his eyes or removing his cap. The tactile nature of the book encourages interactive learning through movement.
- Animal Figures: Nintendo has also released a trio of wooden block sets featuring Peach, Yoshi, and Luigi, crafted from hardwood material. These blocks are not only toys but also function as amiibo figures, compatible with selected Nintendo games. They are designed to spark childrens’ imagination as they build different structures and create their own stories.
- Inclusion in Larger Sets: For those already owning the larger thirty-piece Mario-themed blocks, these smaller sets might seem redundant since they are included in the existing set. Nevertheless, they serve as a good option for quick imaginative play or additional collectibles.
Animated Mini-Series Episode
Maintaining the fun, Nintendo also released a new episode of “It’s Me, Mario!” a stop-motion animated series. The title of this episode is “Coin Jam,” and it marks the seventh installment in the series. Fans can watch this now on the official My Mario website or through the Play Nintendo YouTube channel. This series provides entertaining stories that continue to engage audiences of all ages in Mario’s whimsical universe.