Super Mario Land 1980s Keshi Figures Digitally Preserved for Nintendo Fans

In a significant milestone for both Nintendo enthusiasts and video game preservationists, the entire collection of 21 rare Super Mario Land keshi figures from the 1980s has now been 3D scanned and made available for digital download.

These obscure figures, tied to Nintendo’s iconic 1989 Game Boy title Super Mario Land, have become treasures among collectors—many of whom have struggled to obtain even a single piece due to their rarity and age. This preservation initiative was spearheaded by MrTalida, the dedicated collector and archivist behind the Keshi Corner project.

Keshi Corner focuses on documenting and archiving video game-themed keshi gomu—small, rubbery collectible toys released primarily in Japan throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Distributed mainly via gashapon capsule machines and shokugan (candy toys), these figures served as unique memorabilia for fans of games like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong Country. MrTalida and the Keshi Corner project have previously gained recognition within the retro gaming community for successfully collecting and digitally preserving various video game-related figure sets, including titles beyond the Nintendo universe such as Street Fighter II.

The availability of high-resolution 3D scans has allowed enthusiasts to download, 3D print, and even animate these relics, contributing to a vibrant subculture of collectible preservation and creative reinterpretation. This latest achievement centers on a full suite of Super Mario Land keshi, inspired by the Game Boy classic that debuted in 1989 and followed Mario’s adventure through Sarasaland.

The 21-piece set features three distinct Mario figures, as well as the princess Daisy and an array of adversaries like bombshell Koopas, Gaos, Pionpis, and Gunions.

Due to their age and limited circulation, some figures—such as a complete Tatanga and spaceship—can command prices of over $100 on secondary marketplaces, making digital access a significant breakthrough for fans and historians alike. To commemorate the completion of the collection’s digital preservation, MrTalida created an engaging animation using the newly scanned figures.

This animation brings a Mario keshi to life, showing it escaping from a Game Boy and embarking on a playful adventure through an elaborate diorama.

The project not only highlights the potential for creative use of preserved assets but also demonstrates the growing value of digital archiving in safeguarding gaming culture. Fans and collectors can now download the complete set’s .stl 3D files from Archive.org for personal use—whether to print, paint, display, or animate these unique pieces of Nintendo history.

This effort stands as a testament to the power of grassroots archival work in ensuring that rare Nintendo merchandise, such as the Super Mario Land keshi figures, remains accessible for future generations of gamers and historians around the world.

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