When it comes to the childhood icons of the 80s and 90s gaming generation, you certainly cannot overlook the names Mario and Ultraman, affectionately known as “Ultraman Điện Quang”. Many gamers may still be unfamiliar with the real name of this character, but for those who don’t know, Ultraman is the official name of Siêu Nhân Điện Quang.
The name Ultraman was localized by video rental stores to make it easier for children to remember and relate to the superhero. Just mentioning Ultraman Điện Quang, 9 out of 10 gamers from the 90s will recall a superhero in a red and silver costume, always standing up for justice. Although each episode follows a similar trope of facing villains, battling, succeeding or failing, growing large… and ultimately winning, Ultraman Điện Quang still captivated countless children back then.
The same goes for Mario; although not a movie character, Mario’s presence through the 8-bit console left a significant impact on the gaming generation of the 90s. Back then, Mario, along with games like Contra, “Ninja cứu mẹ”… were the saviors that filled gamers’ summers with countless memories.
So, what if Mario and Ultraman combined to create the “Mariultra” version? The formidable Bowser, the main antagonist, would still be a threat, but Mario wouldn’t be an easy target anymore; he wouldn’t need to rely on mushrooms to grow strong and “shoot projectiles”. This is because this version features Mario teaming up with Ultraman, forming a superhero tentatively called “Mariultra”.
The appearance of the two characters is cleverly combined, retaining the distinctive features of both Mario and Ultraman. Just by looking at this design, gamers can immediately recognize it as Mario merging with Ultraman. It can be said that the designer has created a shape that is both adorable and quirky while still maintaining the “brand identity” for both characters.
However, this is not a game but rather a handcrafted toy design by the toy company Bid Toy. As soon as the “Mariultra” version was revealed, it received positive reactions from the gaming community. However, the manufacturer Nintendo has remained “silent”. Whether there will be a real game featuring these two characters in the future remains a mystery. What is known is that the “Mariultra” appearance truly brings players a sense of fun, humor, cuteness, and quirkiness.
It is known that this toy version is made from vinyl material. These products currently do not have a scheduled release date for gamers, but it is likely that this toy will “make waves” upon its release due to its bold design. Mario and Ultraman are both icons of the 90s gaming generation, and in this comeback, these icons will continue to be “immortal” in the hearts of gamers.