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'''Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd.''' (often shortened to '''Kurogane''') is a Japanese furniture company that mostly works on office furniture, such as desks and chairs. Nintendo has worked alongside | '''Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd.''' (often shortened to '''Kurogane''') is a Japanese furniture company that mostly works on office furniture, such as desks and chairs. [[Nintendo]] has worked alongside Kurogane several times to create several ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''-themed desk accessories and furniture. | ||
=='' | ==''Super Mario Bros.'' collection== | ||
Kurogane released | Kurogane released its first collection of ''Super Mario''-themed furniture in 1986. It was based on the video game ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', and the collection included: | ||
*One garbage bin costing 1,600 yen. | *One garbage bin costing 1,600 yen. | ||
*One rug costing 7,500 yen. | *One rug costing 7,500 yen. | ||
*One shelf and clothing rack combination costing 19,500 yen. | *One shelf and clothing rack combination costing 19,500 yen. | ||
*Two different sized cutting mats costing 2,200 and 3,600 yen. | *Two different-sized cutting mats costing 2,200 and 3,600 yen. | ||
*Two different sized desk mats costing 2,100 and 2,600 yen. | *Two different-sized desk mats costing 2,100 and 2,600 yen. | ||
*Two different sized "S" racks costing 12,800 and 13,800 yen. | *Two different-sized "S" racks costing 12,800 and 13,800 yen. | ||
*Two different sized study boards costing 950 and 1,100 yen. | *Two different-sized study boards costing 950 and 1,100 yen. | ||
*Nine chairs with different designs and styles with prices ranging from 7,600 to 12,800 yen.<ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/s61-01.pdf First half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1986). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/s61-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1986). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref> | *Nine chairs with different designs and styles with prices ranging from 7,600 to 12,800 yen.<ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/s61-01.pdf First half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1986). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/s61-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1986). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref> | ||
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=='' | ==''Super Mario Bros. 3'' collection== | ||
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Sometime between 1988 and 1990, Kurogane released another furniture collection based on ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.<ref>''[https://famicoms.net/blog-entry-425.html 『スーパーマリオ３』の学習机が現存していた!!]'' (December 20, 2012). Famicoms.net. Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://twitter.com/theultimariofan/status/1286312089699614722 Twitter post by TheUltiMarioFan]'' (July 23, 2020). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref> | |||
Sometime between 1988 and 1990, Kurogane released another furniture collection based on ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.<ref>''[https://famicoms.net/blog-entry-425.html 『スーパーマリオ３』の学習机が現存していた!!]'' (December 20, 2012). Famicoms.net. Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://twitter.com/theultimariofan/status/1286312089699614722 Twitter post by TheUltiMarioFan]'' (July 23, 2020). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref> | |||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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SMB3 Kurogane furniture 01.jpg|Clothing rack and cupboard combination | SMB3 Kurogane furniture 01.jpg|Clothing rack and cupboard combination | ||
SMB3 Kurogane study board 01.jpg|Study board | SMB3 Kurogane study board 01.jpg|Study board | ||
SMB3 Kurogane desk mat.jpg|Desk mat. | SMB3 Kurogane desk mat.jpg|Desk mat. {{Iggy}}'s hair is green, despite the mat predating ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' by around 20 years. | ||
SMB3 Kurogane desk mat 02.jpg|Desk mat | SMB3 Kurogane desk mat 02.jpg|Desk mat | ||
Super Mario Bros 3 desk commercial 01.png|First commercial | Super Mario Bros 3 desk commercial 01.png|First commercial | ||
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=='' | ==''Super Mario World'' collection== | ||
In 1990 or 1991, Kurogane released | In 1990 or 1991, Kurogane released its third ''Super Mario''-themed furniture collection, this one being based on ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The collection included: | ||
*One heated rug costing 15,500 yen. | *One heated rug costing 15,500 yen. | ||
*One reading board costing 1,800 yen. | *One reading board costing 1,800 yen. | ||
*One whiteboard costing 1,000 yen. | *One whiteboard costing 1,000 yen. | ||
*Two different modeled garbage bins with different designs costing 1,700 yen. | *Two different-modeled garbage bins with different designs costing 1,700 yen. | ||
*Two different sized study boards costing 1,000 and 1,800 yen. | *Two different-sized study boards costing 1,000 and 1,800 yen. | ||
*Two rugs costing 8,300 and 9,000 yen. | *Two rugs costing 8,300 and 9,000 yen. | ||
*Three different sized cupboard and clothing rack combinations with prices ranging from 25,000 to 30,000 yen. | *Three different-sized cupboard and clothing rack combinations with prices ranging from 25,000 to 30,000 yen. | ||
*Five different sized desk mats costing 3,200 and 3,900 yen. | *Five different-sized desk mats costing 3,200 and 3,900 yen. | ||
*Six different sized schoolbags with the same design with prices ranging from 20,000 to 69,800 yen. | *Six different-sized schoolbags with the same design with prices ranging from 20,000 to 69,800 yen. | ||
*Nine chairs with different designs and styles with prices ranging from 12,500 to 18,500 yen.<ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h2-01.pdf First half on an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h2-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1991). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h4-01.pdf First half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (Circa 1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h4-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (Circa 1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.</ref> | *Nine chairs with different designs and styles with prices ranging from 12,500 to 18,500 yen.<ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h2-01.pdf First half on an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h2-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (1991). Retrieved August 15, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h4-01.pdf First half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (Circa 1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.</ref><ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h4-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (Circa 1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.</ref> | ||
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=='' | ==''Super Mario Advance'' collection== | ||
In 2002,<ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h13-01.pdf First half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (2002). Received October 31, 2022.</ref> Kurogane released a collection based on ''[[Super Mario Advance]]''. The collection included: | |||
In 2002,<ref>[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h13-01.pdf First half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (2002). Received October 31, 2022.</ref> Kurogane released a collection based on ''Super Mario Advance''. The collection included: | |||
*One double-sided desk mat design in four different sizes with prices ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 yen. | *One double-sided desk mat design in four different sizes with prices ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 yen. | ||
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*Two chair models with three different designs costing 16,800 and 17,800 yen. | *Two chair models with three different designs costing 16,800 and 17,800 yen. | ||
Alongside the collection included a ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' themed garbage bin and desk mat respectively priced at 2,200 and 3,500 yen.<ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h13-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (2002). Retrieved October 31, 2022.</ref> | Alongside the collection included a ''[[Mario Party 2]]''-themed garbage bin and desk mat respectively priced at 2,200 and 3,500 yen.<ref>''[https://www.kurogane-kks.co.jp/home/museum/h13-02.pdf Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog]'' (2002). Retrieved October 31, 2022.</ref> | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd. (often shortened to Kurogane) is a Japanese furniture company that mostly works on office furniture, such as desks and chairs. Nintendo has worked alongside Kurogane several times to create several Super Mario-themed desk accessories and furniture.
Super Mario Bros. collection
Kurogane released its first collection of Super Mario-themed furniture in 1986. It was based on the video game Super Mario Bros., and the collection included:
- One garbage bin costing 1,600 yen.
- One rug costing 7,500 yen.
- One shelf and clothing rack combination costing 19,500 yen.
- Two different-sized cutting mats costing 2,200 and 3,600 yen.
- Two different-sized desk mats costing 2,100 and 2,600 yen.
- Two different-sized "S" racks costing 12,800 and 13,800 yen.
- Two different-sized study boards costing 950 and 1,100 yen.
- Nine chairs with different designs and styles with prices ranging from 7,600 to 12,800 yen.[1][2]
Gallery
Chair
Chair
Chair
Chair
Chair
Chair
Desk mat
Garbage bin
Garbage bin
Study board
First commercial
Second commercial
Super Mario Bros. 3 collection
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Sometime between 1988 and 1990, Kurogane released another furniture collection based on Super Mario Bros. 3.[3][4]
Gallery
Chair, desk, and rug
Chair
Chair
Chair
Chair
Clothing rack and cupboard combination
Study board
Desk mat. Iggy's hair is green, despite the mat predating New Super Mario Bros. Wii by around 20 years.
Desk mat
First commercial
Second commercial
Second commercial
Super Mario World collection
In 1990 or 1991, Kurogane released its third Super Mario-themed furniture collection, this one being based on Super Mario World. The collection included:
- One heated rug costing 15,500 yen.
- One reading board costing 1,800 yen.
- One whiteboard costing 1,000 yen.
- Two different-modeled garbage bins with different designs costing 1,700 yen.
- Two different-sized study boards costing 1,000 and 1,800 yen.
- Two rugs costing 8,300 and 9,000 yen.
- Three different-sized cupboard and clothing rack combinations with prices ranging from 25,000 to 30,000 yen.
- Five different-sized desk mats costing 3,200 and 3,900 yen.
- Six different-sized schoolbags with the same design with prices ranging from 20,000 to 69,800 yen.
- Nine chairs with different designs and styles with prices ranging from 12,500 to 18,500 yen.[5][6][7][8]
Gallery
Chair
Chair
Chair
Chair
Chair
Clothing rack and cupboard combination
Garbage bin
Garbage bin
Storage hanger
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Super Mario Advance collection
In 2002,[9] Kurogane released a collection based on Super Mario Advance. The collection included:
- One double-sided desk mat design in four different sizes with prices ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 yen.
- One randoseru design with nine different sizes ranging from 33,000 to 70,000 yen.
- One rug costing 9,500 yen.
- One double-sided study sheet.
- Two chair models with three different designs costing 16,800 and 17,800 yen.
Alongside the collection included a Mario Party 2-themed garbage bin and desk mat respectively priced at 2,200 and 3,500 yen.[10]
Gallery
Randoseru packaging
Randoseru
Rug
External links
- First and second Super Mario Bros. commercials
- First and second Super Mario Bros. 3 commercials
- First, second, and third Super Mario World commercials
References
- ^ First half of an archived Kurogane catalog (1986). Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog (1986). Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ 『スーパーマリオ３』の学習机が現存していた!! (December 20, 2012). Famicoms.net. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Twitter post by TheUltiMarioFan (July 23, 2020). Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ First half on an archived Kurogane catalog (1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog (1991). Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ First half of an archived Kurogane catalog (Circa 1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog (Circa 1991). Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ First half of an archived Kurogane catalog (2002). Received October 31, 2022.
- ^ Second half of an archived Kurogane catalog (2002). Retrieved October 31, 2022.
