There are few things more iconic of the 1980s than the Nintendo Entertainment System. This game console was the first big gaming system after the Atari. The Nintendo featured some classic games of the 1980s, including The Legend of Zelda, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, and Metroid. However, the most popular game on the console was -- and remains today -- Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros. took place in an alternate world populated by menacing turtles and man-eating plants. The main characters, an Italian plumber named Mario and his brother, Luigi, found themselves in this universe after falling into a pipe-shaped portal. This premise led to many sequels being released for the Nintendo, and subsequent versions have appeared on every Nintendo platform since.

With the release of more and more Super Mario Bros. games, the characters in the world increased as well. Where the original started with two main characters, there are now dozens of popular characters from this world. And the cartoon-quality of these characters make for excellent Halloween costumes. Not only are these costumes great for children, but an adult Super Mario Brothers costume works well.

The first thing to do when considering a fancy dress costume is to figure out which character to go as. While there are many characters in the Mario universe, unfortunately most of them are men. Probably the best choice for any girl or woman is a Princess Peach costume.

Princess Peach was the damsel in distress in the first Mario game but over time she has evolved into a playable character. The costume itself is pink, and comes with every accessory worthy of a princess, from tiara to (fake) jewel-encrusted necklace.

Other popular costumes in the Mario Universe include, obviously, the main character: Mario and his brother Luigi. A Mario and Luigi costume involves overalls, a fake moustache and over sized plumber's hats. For those looking to take a less-obvious approach, many of the side characters are available. Toad is a fun character and there is a Mario Bros Toad costume that is made up of a vest, genie-pants and a toadstool hat. For those looking to be more villainous, a Wario Costume is another option. This is Mario's evil alter ego. Or how about Luigi's Alter Ego in a Waluigi Costume!.

Super Mario Bros. Costumes can be found at various retailers and party stores. We have a huge range of both Adults and Kids Super Mario Bros Costumes that will suit your personality and budget. There are many options for Mario costumes from online retailers and most range between the 20-40 dollar range. And if you're planning a Mario theme party, don't forget to include the Nintendo Entertainment system and the first Mario game for the guests.