# Geeky Hero Mashup Art This Nintendo Super Mario DC Mash-Up Will Please Many Nerds By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario References: [riptapparel](https://www.riptapparel.com/graveyard/mushroom-league/) Created by designer Fuacka of Ript Apparel, this [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique) Super Mario Justice League mash-up brings two distant nerd franchises together in amazing super hero fashion. Nintendo isn’t a company that’s easily associated with the [DC Universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-city), mostly because of the company’s alignment with [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-marvel-x-capcom-collection). Titled ‘Mushroom League,’ this Nintendo Super Mario Justice League collision re-imagines the characters of the Super Mario World with DC’s finest. Mario is depicted as the Man of Steel, Princess Peach as the Princess of the Amazons and Donkey Kong as the Martian Manhunter. The blending of the two universes will undoubtedly be the cause of several nergasms, since the two worlds of Super Mario and DC aren’t often depicted with one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mash-up Art:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more mash-up art creations that combine different popular franchises. - **Nerd Franchise Crossover:** There is potential for more crossover collaborations between popular franchises to appeal to a wider fanbase. - **Fictional Character Reimagining:** Re-imagining fictional characters into other popular franchise universes creates a new niche for fan art. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** Designers can benefit from creating unique mash-up art to sell to niche markets. - **Entertainment:** Collaborations between popular franchises in different entertainment industries can create buzz and fan excitement. - **Merchandise:** Mash-up art can be used to create unique merchandise items for fans of different franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Game-Themed Noodle Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-powerup-shapes.md) - [Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-clothing-line.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-cookies.md) - [Video Game-Themed Candy Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-and-nintendo.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Game-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameinspired-soap-collection.md)