The term in question refers to printable or digital outlines featuring characters and themes from the Nintendo universe, designed to be colored. These illustrations offer a canvas for artistic expression using crayons, markers, colored pencils, or digital painting tools. An example would be a line drawing of Mario, Luigi, or Princess Peach intended for coloring by children or adults.
Such resources offer several benefits, including fostering creativity, developing fine motor skills in younger individuals, and providing a relaxing activity for all ages. Historically, these types of images have been prevalent in children’s activity books and have transitioned into digital formats, readily available for download and printing. The popularity of the underlying intellectual property, Nintendo’s game franchises, fuels the demand and appeal of these coloring activities.