Had the pleasure of photographing a Steampunk Mario Bros. group at PAX! They were all so amazing and sweet, and I'm happy to say I'll be joining them soon in that cosplay group!
Never cared for the character, but I do like the steampunk element. It's different and looks a lot better than the original character. Shows how a different look can improve a character, if it's done right.
Woops wrong picture. I was going to comment on this anyway. It is a really good picture, and I love the cosplay group you met, they are awesome. Wish I met them myself some day. It will be interesting to see what you, because you have now joined them, will do next.