Video Game Super Stars
Video Game Super Stars[1] is a series of go-kart action figures based onMario Kart 64 andDiddy Kong Racing. The figures were created by Toy Biz (now Marvel Toys until it was absorbed into Hasbro in 2007), released around 1999. The figures also come with attachment items that came from the games when interacted with the figure. After the figure is wound up, the go-kart racer moves forward and shoots out both items from the front and back side. Toy Biz also did another figurine, which includesMario with translucent arms, a red go-kart, and aBoo item in place of theGreen Shell.
Figurines
Mario Kart 64
Series 1
Mario | Red coloredkart with aGreen Shell power-up. | ![]() |
Bowser | Orange/brown colored kart with a pair ofSpiny Shells power-up. | ![]() |
Yoshi | Light green colored kart with a row ofBananas power-up; attached only at the back of the figurine. | ![]() |
Series 2
Luigi | Dark green colored kart with aMushroom power-up. | ![]() |
Donkey Kong | Yellow colored kart with a row ofBananas power-up. "Donkey Kong is the famous ape who has banana peel power. As the track's big boy, Donkey Kong steers his kart into racers. With his long trail of banana peels, he leaves his opponents in a pile of slip-ups and crazy crashes."[1] | ![]() |
Wario | Purple colored kart with a pair ofRed Shells power-up. | ![]() |
Diddy Kong Racing
Banjo | Banjo and his car | ![]() |
Diddy Kong | Diddy Kong and his car | ![]() |
Wizpig | Wizpig and his rocket | ![]() |
Gallery
References
- ^abSMB Collector (October 23, 2009).Mario Kart 64 Toy Biz Action Figure Set.YouTube. Retrieved April 25, 2010.