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Being of a younger generation, i have many fond memories of the video game system “Nintendo”. As Nintendo progressed, going from NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), to Super NES, i kept right up with it, always having the latest and greatest system. Now, having the newest system was a must as with the system came new games. When the Super NES came out, Nintendo released it’s mega-hit called Super Mario Kart. This game put multiplayer on the map, in my opinion, and many of my fondest memories are battling my friends on the various maps.

Super Mario Kart was a game including characters such as Mario, Luigi, Wario, Bowser, Princess Toadstool, and the rest of the classic Nintendo names. In this game, Mario and his friends were put onto Go Karts and the object was racing, simple as that. There were several different racing difficulties, and of course, there was multi-player battles. Most of the different “modes” had the capability of up to 4 players (the biggest thing about the Super NES). The game continued on with the next two Nintendo systems, Nintendo 64, and Nintendo Gamecube. There are also versions featured on the “portable” GameBoy systems, and the Nintendo Wii version should be released this year. As you can see, this is a very popular and fun filled game, which brings about the main subject of this blog.

The company NKOK has recently come out with RC versions of our favorite Super Mario Kart characters, and yes, they are on Go Karts. Now, coming from the “Super Mario Kart background”, these Remote Controlled vehicles are guaranteed to be a smash hit with the younger generations. There are a couple of different models for different ages. The less expensive “Karts” are great for younger children, ages 5-8 (or around that). These “Karts” feature forward, reverse, and left movements and have a relatively slow top speed. They are in the 1:32 Scale size. For the slightly older age group, we have the 1:12 scale “Karts”. I personally find these to be rather cool, as the included remote is a Nintendo GameCube remote. They feature right, left, forward, reverse and even have a “Turbo” mode. On top of that, they also feature “digitized sounds” from the game as you race them around. I can visualize it now… 2-3 Mario RC Karts flying around the house, racing in real life just like we did on the game… ah, memories.

We now have these available at FullFingerThrottle.com, just click on the RC Nintendo Toys category and enjoy! I hope these bring back as much fond memories for you as they have for me!

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