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Gamer-Themed Childhood Toys

Super Mario Hungry Hungry Hippos to Be Sold at El Paso Comic Con

— September 12, 2012 — Art & Design
Hungry Hungry Hippos is a brilliant kids’ game that has only gotten better with the Super Mario Hungry Hungry Hippos customized version. Creator KODYKOALA spent approximately 50 hours meticulously working on this project, and his time and attention to detail show.

KODYKOALA says that he spent about 10 hours on each hippo converting them into koopas. The koopa are not just different colors, they each have distinctive features to make them unique from one another.

Combining a classic childhood game with the most widely known video game franchise of all time has created an incredibly fun-to-play game that is enjoyable to look at as well. Waste some time slapping your koopa in an attempt to eat as many black marbles as possible.

The Super Mario Hungry Hungry Hippos will be sold at the El Paso Comic Con which starts on Septmenber 14th.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Childhood Games - The Super Mario Hungry Hungry Hippos combines a classic kids' game with a popular video game franchise, opening up opportunities for creating customized versions of other childhood games.
2. Nostalgia-inspired Gaming Merchandise - The sale of Super Mario Hungry Hungry Hippos at El Paso Comic Con highlights the demand for nostalgia-inspired merchandise in the gaming industry, opening up opportunities for creating more gaming-related collectibles.
3. Creative Collaborations in Gaming - The collaboration between the creator KODYKOALA and the Super Mario franchise demonstrates the potential for creative collaborations between independent toy makers and established gaming companies.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The customized Super Mario Hungry Hungry Hippos game showcases the potential for toy manufacturers to create innovative and unique versions of popular childhood games.
2. Gaming Merchandise - The demand for Super Mario Hungry Hungry Hippos at El Paso Comic Con highlights the market potential for gaming merchandise that taps into nostalgia and popular video game franchises.
3. Independent Toy Making - The collaboration between KODYKOALA and the Super Mario franchise illustrates the opportunities for independent toy makers to partner with established gaming companies to create unique and appealing gaming merchandise.
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