I have just came back from a vaccation at Japan. One of my intentions there was to keep a look out for Mario collectibles. Although I have not seen much unique Mario merchandise to purchase, my visit to Akihabara (a famous area in Tokyo for Anime/video games store) was an eye opener in terms of the amount of retro gaming stuff that they have there. Check out the photos I have taken at Super Potato, a store that specialises just in retro gaming and with a retro Arcade at the top floor!!
Click the photo below or follow this link to the photo gallery. http://www.flickr.com/photos/53404026@N07/sets/72157624825936488/
(Note: photography permission have been granted by the salesperson)