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February 16, 2012
Anti-Mario Propaganda Posters (WWII Style) 04:30:00 AM CT [David]
Fro Design Co. is offering a set of "vintage"-looking posters designed to warn countless Goombas and Koopa Troopas of the dangers embodied in the mustachioed "red menace" while also stirring their passions into action against the plumbing scurge.  If you ever wondered what it would be like to live in an alternate dimension in which World War II featured sentient reptiles fighting against the Italian invaders . . . wonder no more!

There are nine different poster designs, and each is limited to a print run of just 150 (signed and numbered, of course.)  Grab the entire set for only $150 -- or just stare at the images on the website.

Source: http://frodesignstore.blogspot.com/2012/02/complete-mario-propaganda-set.html
February 14, 2012
St. Valentine's Day WTMK Broadcast for all the Princesses and their Plumbers 05:42:14 AM CT [David]
WTMK is running a special Valentine's Day-themed selection of tunes for you on this happy day.  Tune in now and get yourself in the mood for love!

Or for playing video games.

Tune In Now: http://themushroomkingdom.net/wtmk.shtml
January 29, 2012
Facebook/Twitter Alert Update 05:28:22 PM CT [David]
All site Updates, News, Blog posts and Youtube uploads should now be appearing on the TMK Facebook page and Twitter account.  If anything appears amiss, do let us know!

TMK Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/TheMushroomKingdom
TMK Twitter : http://twitter.com/TMK_Mario
December 8, 2011
TMK Mario Kart 7 Community Racing (and battles!) 12:39:16 AM CT [David]
Come join us for some Mario Kart 7 racing and battles!
TMK Racing: 11-4675-6306-1962
TMK Balloon Battles: 68-1826-0603-1665
November 30, 2011
WTMK Mario Kart Music Marathon for Mario Kart 7 Launch 08:03:00 PM CT [David]
With Mario Kart 7 appearing on store shelves this weekend, it's only fitting that WTMK broadcasts a special selection of Mario Kart music this week.  From now until Monday morning, tune in to WTMK for all sorts of Mario Kart mayhem.

Start your engines, turn up the radio, and tune in to http://themushroomkingdom.net/wtmk.shtml
November 21, 2011
SMB2 Box Art -- Lifted from Japanese SMB art? 06:28:10 PM CT [David]
Over on Twitter, Derek Yu (@mossmouth) noted that the Super Mario Bros. 2 USA box art looks a bit like an edited, flipped version of the Japanese box art for the original Super Mario Bros.  He has a neat little image of the similarities on his Twitter account, linked below:

Source: @mossmouth on Twitter.com
November 16, 2011
Mario's Dad Turns 59 Today (Happy Birthday Miyamoto!) 03:54:57 AM CT [David]
Shigeru Miyamoto turns 59 today!  Happy birthday, Mr. Miyamoto!
November 12, 2011
WTMK Super Mario 3D Land Launch Broadcast 09:30:51 PM CT [David]
For the launch of Super Mario 3D Land, WTMK is broadcasting a special selection of Mario hits!

Put on your Tanooki suit and tune it at http://themushroomkingdom.net/wtmk.shtml
November 7, 2011
Wanted: Your Opinion on "The Best of Mario Music" 11:38:06 PM CT [David]
What's your favorite piece of Mario music?  The SMB2 character select theme? Sky Pop from Super Mario Land? What piece of Mario music could you listen to again and again?  Your thoughts are appreciated, and will help improve the WTMK music experience.  Leave your suggestions here, or e-mail us.
October 20, 2011
Mario Wedding Invitations 08:47:15 PM CT [David]
A fellow by the name of Larry Quach designed some amazing Mario-themed wedding invitations (and favors) for his engaged friends.  "Amazing" is barely adequate in describing them.  Go and take a look for yourself at http://larryquach.blogspot.com/2011/10/wedding-invitations.html .

Source: Larry T Quach's Art Blog
September 1, 2011
Donkey Kong on Disneyland's Splash Mountain 10:52:19 PM CT [David]
Donkey Kong and Samus battle it out in Disneyland's Splash Mountain.  These guys managed to combine two of my favorite things into one amazing combo -- sort of like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but less messy.



Sources: Daily Dot Interview with the Riders, reddit
August 30, 2011
TMK on Facebook & Twitter 03:49:25 PM CT [David]
TMK is now blazing into the 21st century -- follow and friend us on Twitter and Facebook!

Twitter: @TMK_Mario
Facebook: TheMushroomKingdom

Now you never have to leave your Mario updates behind...
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