Nintendo Super Mario Boo sticker

The image features a sticker of 'Boo', a well-known ghostly enemy character from the Super Mario video game franchise. Boos were first introduced in Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) and were created by Takashi Tezuka. The character is known for its unique 'shy' mechanic, where it hides its face when looked at but chases the player when their back is turned.

As a global media icon, Boo appears on a vast array of merchandise including stickers, apparel, and toys. While the intellectual property is strictly owned by Nintendo, the physical manufacturing of such merchandise takes place in various locations worldwide, often through licensed third-party manufacturers. Nintendo itself is a legendary Japanese company that has transformed from a playing card manufacturer into a global leader in the interactive entertainment industry.

Ownership of the character resides entirely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., based in Kyoto, Japan. The brand remains one of the most protected and valuable in the gaming world, with the Super Mario franchise consistently ranking as the best-selling video game series of all time.