SUPER MARIO - Red Shell - Plush 38cm

Super Mario — Red Shell — Mocchi-Mocchi Club Soft Toy, 38 cm

The famous Red Shell from the Super Mario universe takes the form of a large, soft soft toy. Inspired by one of the most recognisable items in Mario Kart, it charms with its generous size, its particularly soft texture and its design faithful to the Nintendo video games.

The soft toy replicates the rounded shape of the shell with its red top, white border and light-coloured underside. Its various raised details echo the plates that make up the original shell, whilst its thick padding gives it a plump appearance and a very soft feel.

Measuring approximately 38 cm, it can be used as a decorative soft toy, a cushion or simply as a collector’s item.

Made from polyester, this Red Shell looks great on a bed, a sofa or in a room dedicated to the world of Nintendo. It can also be paired with other Mario Kart soft toys from the collection, such as the Green Shell, the Spiked Shell, the Mushroom or the Banana.

Technical specifications

• Licence: Nintendo

• Sub-licence: Super Mario

• Franchise: Mario Kart

• Item depicted: Red Shell

• Dimensions: Approx. 40 cm

• Material: 100% polyester

• Main colours: Red and white

• Texture: Very soft and fluffy

• Filling: Soft and plump

• Officially licensed: Yes

• Recommended age: 3 years and over

• Category: Soft toys

• Sub-category: Video game items and accessories

Origin and lore of the item

The Red Shell is one of the most iconic items in the Super Mario franchise. It originally comes from the Koopa Troopas, turtle-like creatures who regularly serve in Bowser’s armies.

In platform games, Mario can usually send a shell rolling along the ground after jumping on a Koopa. It then rolls in a straight line, knocking over any enemies in its path and bouncing off certain obstacles. However, its trajectory means the player must remain alert, as a shell may roll back towards them.

The Red Shell is best known for its role in the Mario Kart series. When thrown, it automatically heads towards the driver in front of the player. It is therefore a particularly effective weapon for catching up with a rival or disrupting their path.

Unlike the Green Shell, which generally follows a straight path, the Red Shell can be steered. It can, however, be stopped by an obstacle, destroyed by certain items, or blocked by a banana or another shell held behind a vehicle.