To celebrate today's launch of Super Mario 3D World, Nintendo hired hand shadow expert Drew Colby to create a short film based on the plumber's latest adventure.

Inspired by the Shadow-Play Alley level found within Super Mario 3D World, the video shows just some of the Mario-themed hand shapes that Drew Colby has crafted. 

If you fancy having a go yourself, Drew Colby has also created a guide.  Click on any of the images below to see a larger version.

If you do make your own, be sure to share them with N-Europe.