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Super Mario Bros. - Wario Adult CostumeSo admit it….Don’t I look cool in the game screens? Those long, muscular legs on my sturdy toned frame….I’m the perfect specimen of a man ….What!?!? You say I look fat and my quadruple chin looks like a waterfall of flab? Shut up! That’s just because you have your television set up on widescreen display!” – Wario, Wario World

Could that quote (or at least some variation ) just as easily be from you? If so, you’re ripe for a Wario costume for Halloween or your next Super Mario Bros. event. You see, without a fun loving supporting cast, Super Mario Bros. would not nearly be as enjoyable. They certainly would not have been able to survive as a video game franchise for over 20 years.

So, instead of settling for the iconic Mario costume or Luigi costume, you can flip the switch in a Wario costume. Wario may not get the babe (Princess Peach) in the end, but he certainly has just as much fun.

Wario is the obese, yet surprisingly muscular, hot-tempered, greedy anti-hero, and Mario’s yellow-and-purple clad rival. Wario’s greed pushes him to commit malevolent acts, such as the seizing of Mario’s Castle.

Due to his money grubbing personality, Wario is disliked by many citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom. Wario has also proven to be very cunning as he has tricked Mario on more than a few occasions.

Samuel (Black) Adult ShoesSimilar to those of Mario and Luigi, the Wario costume includes a character jumpsuit, an inflatable belly, white gloves, a Wario hat and a self-adhesive moustache (in Wario’s signature zig-zag style!). Add a pair of black shoes, and your costume will be complete.

The fun part of playing Wario is the very obvious association with Mario himself. Wario is a combination of Mario’s name and warui, a Japanese adjective word for bad. It was created as an exaggerated and unrelated nemesis to Mario, which was first featured in 1992. Wario is an anti-hero from the Warioware and Wario Land series.

As long as Wario is around, the streets may never be safe again…at least not for Mario. So have some fun on Halloween and make Mario work for his hero status as you set tricks and traps for him in a Wario costume.

Super Mario Bros. - Deluxe Princess Peach Adult CostumePrincess of the Mushroom Kingdom, attacked often by the Koopa Troop, rescued before doom sets in…it’s Princess Peach. Most notably known as Nintendo’s leading lady, you can assume this coveted role in a Princess Peach Costume.

Princess Peach first debuted in the Mario video game series over 20 years ago. And, she’s been in trouble from Day 1.  You see, a villain named Bowser invaded the Mushroom Kingdom, and transformed its inhabitants into blocks and other objects. Soon thereafter, it was foretold that the Mushroom King’s daughter (Princess Peach) would be able to lift the spell. Well, you don’t have to guess that Bowser kidnapped Princess Peach so that the prophecy would not come true.

Enter Mario and his brother Luigi to save the day. They found Princess Peach and rescued her. As a show of gratitude, she kissed Mario on the cheek and the two have been love interest ever since.

Bowser, however, never gave up. He continued to wreak havoc upon Princess Peach as well as neighboring worlds. But Princess Peach always gets her man in her signature Princess Peach costume.

The adult Princess Peach Costume is a light pink satin dress featuring an attached fuchsia peplum, matching trim and puff sleeves. The outfit also comes with a gold crown headpiece with jewel screen-prints so that you know a princess is around. Elbow-length white gloves are also included.

Silver Mini Glitter Heels AdultTo complete this enchanting outfit, all you need to do is add a pair of royal shoes, such as the Silver Mini Glitter Heels. These are the perfect shoes to dress your feet and accessorize the Princess Peach Costume. And, if you really want to mimic the look of Princess Peach, add a blonde wig and blue contacts to the mix. With this costume, you’ll have more than just Mario coming to your aid.

Just remember that when in character, Princess Peach is known for her kindness and generosity. She frequently puts others above herself in a means to provide aid and support, regardless of the predicaments it may place her in. But, she can also be headstrong and valiant against opposition, alongside developing a somewhat competitive attitude in sporting events.

The Princess Peach Costume is available in adult size small, medium, large and plus size. For family themed dress-up, you can also get a child Princess Peach Costume.

There’s no fear in being a damsel in distress on Halloween. In a Princess Peach Costume, there’s sure to be a Mario and Luigi around to save the day. And, if you play your cards right, you may even create or rekindle your own love interest!