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{{italic title|''Super Mario Bros.'' Trading Cards}}
{{italic title|''Super Mario Bros.'' Trading Cards}}
{{about|a series of collectible cards based on the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros. film]]|a list of other Mario-themed trading cards|[[:Category:Trading cards|here]]}}
{{about|a series of collectible cards based on the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros. film]]|a list of other Mario-themed trading cards|[[:Category:Trading cards|here]]}}
[[File:PackagingSMBTC.jpg|thumb|Large box of ''Super Mario Bros.'' trading cards.]]
[[File:PackagingSMBTC.jpg|thumb|right|Large box of ''Super Mario Bros.'' trading cards.]]
The '''''Super Mario Bros.'' Trading Cards''' were a series of collectible trading cards based on the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]. They were released over the summer and winter of 1993, with a total of 101 regular cards and 3 hologram ones. The summer release cards have yellow text, while the winter release has a light blue text. The summer release was produced by the now defunct {{wp|SkyBox International}}, while the winter release was released by defunct Australian company Dynamic Marketing. The cards feature high quality images, both screen caps from the film itself and some behind the scenes photographs.  
The '''''Super Mario Bros.'' Trading Cards''' were a series of collectible trading cards based on the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]. They were released over the summer and winter of 1993, with a total of 101 regular cards and 3 hologram ones. The summer release cards have yellow text, while the winter release has a light blue text. The summer release was produced by the now defunct {{wp|SkyBox International}}, while the winter release was released by defunct Australian company Dynamic Marketing. The cards feature high quality images, both screen caps from the film itself and some behind the scenes photographs.  


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==Card list==
==Card list==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | Set List No.
! scope="col" | Set List No.
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| align="center" |#12
| align="center" |#12
|[[File:SMBFilmCard12.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:SMBFilmCard12.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Spike & Iggy'''
| align="center" |'''Spike and Iggy'''
| ''"There's strange, there's stranger and then there's Spike and Iggy. Their mission? To track down and kidnap the innocent Daisy, then deliver her to their leader. Trouble is, not only are they ugly and subhuman, they're also not too terribly bright."''
| ''"There's strange, there's stranger and then there's Spike and Iggy. Their mission? To track down and kidnap the innocent Daisy, then deliver her to their leader. Trouble is, not only are they ugly and subhuman, they're also not too terribly bright."''
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|[[File:SMBFilmCard14.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:SMBFilmCard14.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Bella Napoli'''
| align="center" |'''Bella Napoli'''
| ''"Mario and his girlfriend, Daniella, Luigi and his new-found fascination, Daisy, make for a lively foursome at the Bella Napoli Restaurant. Over saucy Italian cuisine, they discuss the finer points of life: jobs, tans and prehistoric rocks."''
| ''"Mario and his girlfriend, Daniella, Luigi and his new-found fascination, Daisy, make for a lively foursome at the Bella NapoliRestaurant. Over saucy Italian cuisine, they discuss the finer points of life: jobs, tans and prehistoric rocks."''
|-
|-
| align="center" |#15
| align="center" |#15
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| align="center" |#51
| align="center" |#51
|[[File:SMBFilmCard52.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:SMBFilmCard51.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Koopa Confronts Daisy'''
| align="center" |'''Koopa Confronts Daisy'''
| ''"Koopa tells Daisy, "You belong here," as she backs away from him in disgust. Although she has no use for the scaly scoundrel, she can't help but wonder at his claiming to know the identity of her parents. Are they here somewhere, in this odd universe?"''
| ''"Koopa tells Daisy, "You belong here," as she backs away from him in disgust. Although she has no use for the scaly scoundrel, she can't help but wonder at his claiming to know the identity of her parents. Are they here somewhere, in this odd universe?"''
|-
|-
| align="center" |#52
| align="center" |#52
|[[File:SMBFilmCard51.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:SMBFilmCard52.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''[[Yoshi (film character)|Yoshi]]'''
| align="center" |'''[[Yoshi (film character)|Yoshi]]'''
| ''"If a dog is man's best friend, then Yoshi, a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex, is Daisy's. Somehow this pet from the Koopa clan seems to sense Daisy's distress over being held prisoner. Of course, he would help her get away, if only he could. Could he?"''
| ''"If a dog is man's best friend, then Yoshi, a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex, is Daisy's. Somehow this pet from the Koopa clan seems to sense Daisy's distress over being held prisoner. Of course, he would help her get away, if only he could. Could he?"''
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|[[File:SMBFilmCard73.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Massing For Invasion'''
| align="center" |'''Massing For Invasion'''
|''"All points lead to the subway, wherein lies the tunnel that connects both dimensions. Here, the heavily-armed Koopa and his Goombas meet Luigi and Daisy, Mario, Daniella and the other Brooklyn girls. It's time for the final showdown."''
|''"All points lead to the subway, wherein lies the tunnel that connects both dimensions. Here, the heavily-armed Koopa and his Goombas meet Luigi and Daisy, Mario, Danielle and the other Brooklyn girls. It's time for the final showdown."''
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|-
| align="center" |#74
| align="center" |#74
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|[[File:SMBFilmCard83.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Monkey Business'''
| align="center" |'''Monkey Business'''
|''"Divine justice! Koopa fires his devo gun at Mario, but the quick-thinking plumber ducks and the beam catches Scapelli! De-evolutionized down to a chimpanzee, the sleazy leader of Scapelli Construction now resembles a cheap circus act."''
|''"Divine justice! Koopa fires his devo gun at Mario, but the quick-thinking plumber ducks and the beam catches Scapelli! De-evolutionized down to a chim-panzee, the sleazy leader of Scapelli Construction now resembles a cheap circus act."''
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|-
| align="center" |#84
| align="center" |#84
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| align="center" |'''Hip, Hip, Hooray!'''
| align="center" |'''Hip, Hip, Hooray!'''
|''"The population of Koopa Square gives a mighty cheer as they watch their former leader dissolve into near-nothingness. With Koopaa mere memory, they are finally free. Even the monstrous Goombas can't resist a little victory dance!"''
|''"The population of Koopa Square gives a mighty cheer as they watch their former leader dissolve into near-nothingness. With Koopaa mere memory, they are finally free. Even the monstrous Goombas can't resist a little victory dance!"''
|-
| align="center" |#88
|[[File:SMBFilmCard88.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''The Fungus is Avenged'''
|''"Koopa is gone and the fungus of Koopa Square has been avenged. Slowly, the slimy stuff recedes, until it has finally disappeared into the cracks of the sidewalks. In place of the fungus now springs a glorious fountain of life-giving liquid-water!''"
|-
| align="center" |#89
|[[File:SMBFilmCard89.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Sad Goodbyes'''
|''"It's time to return to good ol' New York, but Daisy has other ideas. "I can't go yet," she says, explaining that her family roots are still in Koopa Square. So Luigi, along with Mario and Daniella, must bid Princess Daisy a fond farewell."''
|-
| align="center" |#90
|[[File:SMBFilmCard90.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Daisy's Back'''
|''"Weeks after their amazing adventure, Mario and Luigi are relaxing at home when suddenly, Daisy bursts through their door! "You've got to help me!" she cries. So, strapping on their toolbelts, the Mario Bros. prepare for... who knows what?"''
|-
| align="center" |#91
|[[File:SMBFilmCard91.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''A Brilliant Idea'''
|''"Whatever became of Spike and Iggy? The two idiots-turned-geniuses get a great idea! They figure, wouldn't their adventures in the other world make an incredible Nintendo video game? Hmmm... definitely something to think about."''
|-
| align="center" |#92
|[[File:SMBFilmCard92.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Vehicles'''
|''"In order to create the many wild and comical cars seen in SUPER MARIO BROS., the production team commissioned artists to create illustrations of the vehicles needed. These production drawings were used to modify "real" vehicles to look like the crazy cars of Koopa's dino-world."''
|-
| align="center" |#93
|[[File:SMBFilmCard93.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Characters'''
|''"Because of the many different "creatures" that are a part of the SUPER MARIO BROS. world, a great deal of time was spent adapting these characters to fit a live-action film.Seen here is an early production sketch of a Goomba, with a more colorful uniform than those finally used."''
|-
| align="center" |#94
|[[File:SMBFilmCard94.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Weaponry'''
|''"One of the most interesting elements of the production of SUPER MARIO BROS. was the detail incorporated into the weapons seen throughout the film. Seen here is a detailed production sketch of a "toaster," a mini-flamethrower used by Koopa towards the end of the movie."''
|-
| align="center" |#95
|[[File:SMBFilmCard95.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Thwomp Stompers'''
|''"Have you ever wished that you could fly? Well, that's exactly what a pair of Thwomp-Stomers will let you do... except that they don't exist! Even through they don't really work, the stompers in the film sure look like they do -- thanks to the incredible detail and creativity used in creating them."''
|-
| align="center" |#96
|[[File:SMBFilmCard96.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Inside Goombas'''
|''"What makes a Goomba work? no, it's not food or money -- it's the amazing animatronics seen here. This elaborate head-gear allowed "real" people to become eight-foot monsters without resorting to a de-evolution chamber. Just add one heavy coat, and voilà -- instant Goomba!"''
|-
| align="center" |#97
|[[File:SMBFilmCard97.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Mario's Toolbelt'''
|''"Mario Mario's job as a plumber takes a lot of tools, and Mario carries them in his fabulous toolbelt! He'd be lost without it -- it's more than equipment, it's his best friend! No matter what kind of trouble he gets into, Mario can always count on his tools and his toolbelt to help him out."''
|-
| align="center" |#98
|[[File:SMBFilmCard98.jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Koopa's Symbol'''
|''"This imposing emblem is seen plastered on walls throughout Dinohattan; it is the mark of Koopa, the scheming dictator of the asteroid underworld. It's a perfect symbol for this overbearing ruler, whose hand extends to control everything within his tyrannical reach."''
|-
|-
| align="center" |#99
| align="center" |#99
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| align="center" |'''Winter - 1993'''
| align="center" |'''Winter - 1993'''
| ''"The winter of 1993 is the winter of SUPER MARIO BROS., the movie-starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, John Leguizamo and Fisher Stevens. Dynamic Marketing is proud to present this original trading card series documenting the story and production of this exciting hit film!"''
| ''"The winter of 1993 is the winter of SUPER MARIO BROS., the movie-starring Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, John Leguizamo and Fisher Stevens. Dynamic Marketing is proud to present this original trading card series documenting the story and production of this exciting hit film!"''
|-
| align="center" |H1
|[[File:SMBFilmCardH1.png|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Going "Goomba"!'''
| ''"Toad is the first to undergo "treatment" in Koopa's de-evolution chamber. Strapped to a chair and locked in a pod, he "de-evolves" by 65 million years. The result? Toad is now one of Koopa's reptilian tribe of guards -- the Goombas!"''
|-
| align="center" |H2
|[[File:SMBFilmCardH2.png|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Koopa Regresses'''
|''"Mario, Luigi and Daisy barrage Koopa with beams from their devo guns, then watch the hideous result: Koopa regresses down past a Tyrannosaurus Rex, all the way down to the bottom of the evolutionary scale -- slime."''
|-
| align="center" |H3
|[[File:SMBFilmCardH3.png|200px]]
| align="center" |'''Yoshi to the Rescue'''
|''"Lassie, move over; here comes Yoshi! Daisy, very nearly strangled by the jealous and hateful Lena, is saved at the last minute by no other than this tender Tyrannosaurus Rex. And, thanks to Yoshi, Daisy finally sees her big chance to escape."''
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