Ever wanted to drive a real-life Mario Kart? Well now you can (that is, if you’re child-size)

By Trevor Dermody Published February 21, 2014

Anyone who owned a Nintendo 64 can tell you that if they had three wishes from a genie, the first would be to own a real-life Nintendo Mario Kart.

Without you ever needing to find a lucky monkey paw, Jakks Pacific has answered this wish by producing a battery-powered, child-size Mario Kart in conjunction with Nintendo.

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Although the ride on doesn’t allow you star quality powers, nor the ability to shoot empty Koopa shells at rivals, the kart is powered by a six-volt battery and comes with all of the sounds included on the Mario Kart 7 video game kart.

Jakks Pacific Mario Kart — Image used with permission by copyright holder

The kart offers the ability to switch between on- and off-road tires. Regrettably, the kart is not a toy for adults. I’m sure, however, some parents will try to take it for a spin – I know I would, if I could get my hands on one.

The bad news doesn’t end there, I am afraid. The Jakks Pacific Mario Kart is only going to be available in the United Kingdom, with the official release in June.

It looks like this summer I may have to take a trip for some afternoon tea and a couple laps around the track in this awesome electric runabout. The Brits seem to have all of the fun with their little tikes’ cruisers, with this kart being a wise addition to any garage already housing a mini DB-5.

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