Mario Day is right around the corner on March 10, and while we're still waiting for most of the official deals to go live, there are a bunch of great discounts to peruse ahead of the event. Whether you're in the market for a new Switch game, a Lego Mario expansion set, or a snuggly plush, there's a bunch of Mario gear on sale ahead of the plumber's big day. One cool deal for longtime fans is for the Super Mario Encyclopedia, which is filled with 256 pages of Mario knowledge and is now just $21 (down from $40). You'll also find the Super Mario Bros. Movie Collectible Steelbook back in stock at Walmart for $28--though we're sure it'll sell out fast.

New to the concept of Mario Day? Each year, March 10 is celebrated as Mario Day because the date can be stylized as "MAR10." That's really all there is to it, though the day has gradually evolved into a sales event featuring discounts on games and gear, as well as the possibility of news from Nintendo about everyone's favorite plumber.

Looking ahead, Nintendo has revealed that select Mario games will be available for discounts on the eShop from March 7 to March 17. Meanwhile, select retailers will have physical games for up to $20 off from March 10 to March 16. Some retailers will also be giving away $25 gift cards with the purchase of a Nintendo Switch console.