The finalists from the New Super Mario Bros Wii National Coin Challenge had their grand final yesterday. The their long journey from Connection Tour winner to national champion is now complete. Nintendo says that over 1500 people entered into the competition at the Tours and these people are the best of the best.

The winners were Sandra and Andrew Dare, siblings from New South Wales, who took out the Tag Team Championship, and to Brendan Robeson from Western Australia who won the Individual Battle. Brendan is a member of this very site, and we’re glad to see him get up on top.

The winners don’t just get a fancy trophy and title, no, Nintendo has gone all out with trips for all of them to New York, including all flights and accommodation, as well as $1000 to spend big at the Nintendo World Store!

Bravo to the winners. Look for our full battle report including pictures and video from the event – it was a fabulous day we’re told. Stick to Vooks for more.