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Just throwing this out there to see if there is any interest for this.....

Trying to think of some ways to help cover recent hospital bills.....I recently made a couple of MARIO themed LEGO figures for my son. My son Mikey, picked out his favorite pose of Mario, I hopped online and found the "sprite", mapped everything out, then we headed to the LEGO store and picked out the majority of the pieces from what they had, and for some of the pieces I had to "improvise" as the store did not have all the correct sizes I needed, so even thought the online store is a little more expensive, everything will be correct.

Please keep in mind that LEGOS, are not cheap, and I am only marking up the price by a few dollars per figure (right now, a few bucks here and there really does add up and helps A LOT). I have calculated the base cost of each figure (right now I am keeping it very simple- offering Mario Luigi, and a Mushroom, but later, may do other characters) and the approximate cost of postage and packing supplies, plus a very minimal amount for my time. Right now, I a looking at the following prices (GIFTED via paypal would be awesome):

Mario or Luigi: $26
Mushroom: $19
Mario and Luigi: $45
Mario/Luigi and a Mushroom: $40
Mario, Luigi, and a Mushroom: $60

Just added:
Goomba $26 or $22 shipped with any other figure
(see the pic on page 2 of this thread :http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?p=2094601#post2094601)

Mario and Luigi are approx 5.5in x 6in, and the Mushroom is approx 5in wide x 6in tall

What you would get for the above prices: all the LEGOS to make the figure, a detailed instruction sheet on "how to" build the figure, a lego stand for each figure, prices include postage with delivery confirmation.

These would make great arcade cabinet toppers (fit perfect on a red tent), an awesome gift for the kid that happens to lover Mario and legos, the list goes on and on............

If I get enough people interested, I will collect payments upfront via paypal, then I will place an order for all the legos from their online store, and the day that I get them, I will pack everything up and mail the packages out by the next day. I plan to have a very quick turnaround time.

I know it's a cheesy idea, but it was a fun project that put a huge smile on my kids face, and all my wife's preschooler's think that its the coolest thing that the characters from the video game are sitting on top of the Red Tent, so please, if you think this is a cool idea, please let me know, tell your friends and family, bump the hell out of it ;) But if you think it's a stupid idea, you have the right to your own opinion, just please don't post anything negative in this thread, in no way am I trying to ask for donations or pan handle- my family and I just went thru a horrible experience now we have a HUGE financial burden to deal with on top of the loss of a child, so I am just trying to find something to help keep my mind off things for a while and help get some bills caught up.
 

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Hi;
Sorry to hear of all the horror.........
Please put me down for a set of the Mario/Mushroom/Luigi.
Where should I send payment?
Jeff
 
I will PM anyone interested with my paypal info, and I will start the "official" list here. I'm planning to place the order by this Wednesday, the 16th. If funds haven't been sent, please do so by then ;)

jetusenet - Mario/Luigi/Mushroom/Goomba [PAID]
carolinamarcg - Mario/Luigi/Mushroom [PAID]
gonzojoey - Mario/Luigi/Mushroom [PAID]
alejandromad - Mario/Luigi/Mushroom/Goomba [PAID]
stingray2309 - Mario/Luigi/Mushroom/Goomba [PAID]
MajorHavoc - Mario/Luigi/Mushroom/Goomba [PAID]
Holleywierd - Mario/Luigi/Goomba [PAID]
 
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Great idea!!

(It actually saves me money if the funds are not gifted, that way I can just print shipping labels thru paypal)

You can still use paypal shipping with a gift payment. There's a manual entry 'ship-now' page that will pull postage from your paypal balance and print a shipping label:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

Take payment as gift and ask for their address via PM. Takes one minute to type the address into the 'ship-now' page and avoid the fees. :)
 
Great idea!!



You can still use paypal shipping with a gift payment. There's a manual entry 'ship-now' page that will pull postage from your paypal balance and print a shipping label:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

Take payment as gift and ask for their address via PM. Takes one minute to type the address into the 'ship-now' page and avoid the fees. :)

Thanks for the info :)
 
Those are awesome! Great idea and execution.

JJ

Thanks! I know they aren't the "correct" colors, but my son really wanted a "little" fire Mario and Luigi. We were originally going to frame them in picture box fames, but now I want to do a whole scene from one of the stages on his wall......that project is on hold for now, but when I do it, I will post pics :)
 
So while talking to my son about our new project, he brought up a good point- Mario needs a bad guy. He told me I should make a goomba, and I was able to find a picture of one and figure out the legos needed. So if anyone would like one (below is the pic I found online) I will gladly make one for them. $26 shipped or $22 added to any figure
 

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Put me down for a full set with bad guy. Shoot me a message with PayPal info. Also I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.

Thank you. I'll put you down for the new and improved set with the goomba ;) The kids are getting really excited, so far they get to build 5 whole sets to double check that everything is there before they ship out. And again, thank you for the kind words :) PM coming your way
 
Wow!

I just really want to thank everyone for the kind words and the positive reaction to this project. The kids actually let us sleep in today and we have to rush to the Farmer's Market by 9am, so I have a few PM's to respond to and will updated the want/paid list as soon as we get back :)
 
Just updated the paid/want list. I am planning to place the order Wed the 16th, so if any one else would like any of the figures or sets, please let me know no later than Tues the 15th, that way I can get it all in one order :)
 
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