Mushroom

The mushrooms where used as a way of upgrading and giving stuff to mario such as an extra life. The mushroom has a face but wasn't really a character but since mario has become such a major brand the mushroom itself has become a recognized character in itself, it very simple yet effective and even has its own merchandise.



I have chosen this image of the mushroom as it one of its first appearances in the form its most know as. In the new games the mushroom has become more detailed and has evolved into its own character in the game. A similar thing in the game to the mushrooms are the little men with a mushroom for a hat, the mushroom on its own has become the more popular icon from the game appearing on t-shirts and as a oft toy.