Nintendo is adding another collectible to its Super Mario 40th anniversary lineup. A new themed pin set is headed to select retailers, and it brings together four character pins spanning some of the franchise's most beloved eras, including a nod to Super Mario Galaxy with a Mario & Luma pin.
What's actually in the set
The pin set pairs four distinct Mario forms with the official Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary logo. Here's the full breakdown:
- Giga Cat Mario (from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury)
- Tanooki Mario (from Super Mario Bros. 3)
- Propeller Mario (from New Super Mario Bros. Wii)
- Mario & Luma (from Super Mario Galaxy)
That last one is a nice touch given the year's context. Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 launched on Switch as part of the anniversary celebrations, and the Mario & Luma pin directly represents that era of the franchise. The selection spans four decades of power-ups and transformations, which makes for a tidy little history lesson on a pin card.
How this fits into the broader anniversary push
Nintendo has been running Super Mario's 40th anniversary campaign since last year. The rollout has included Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 on Switch, new amiibo figures, fresh content for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a new Yoshi game, and even a Super Mario Galaxy movie earlier this year.
On the merchandise side, Nintendo already dropped a 40th anniversary pin set through the My Nintendo Store in North America earlier in the year as a reward redemption item. This new retail-focused set is a separate release, positioned as a promotional item through select third-party retailers rather than a direct Nintendo Store exclusive.
The distinction matters if you missed the My Nintendo Store window. This set gives collectors another shot at anniversary pins without needing reward points.
Where to find it
Nintendo has not announced a specific release date or confirmed which retailers will carry the set. The announcement so far describes it as "coming soon" through select retail locations. Here's what's confirmed versus still pending:
The key here is keeping an eye on your local retailers and Nintendo's official channels as the anniversary year continues. Given how quickly the My Nintendo Store set moved earlier this year, waiting on this one could mean missing out.
For fans who want to revisit the games behind the pins while waiting, the Super Mario Galaxy guides are a good place to brush up on everything from Power Star locations to hidden collectibles. Broader gaming guides are also available if you're working through other titles in the anniversary lineup.
