Evolution of Mario's sprites in the Paper Mario series : r/papermario

Ludwig CS version (Paper Mario) by DerekminyA on DeviantArt

As someone who hasn't played any other Paper Mario game, what's with all the hate for Sticker Star? : r/papermario

NFG Games + Nintendo Official Magazine Present - A Mario Sprite History

Paper Mario - The Cutting Room Floor

Paper Mario Producer Says He's Not Opposed To The Fans' Opinions

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Video Game) - TV Tropes

Evolution of Mario's Sprites in Super Mario Bros. 1

NFG Games + Nintendo Official Magazine Present - A Mario Sprite History

So..it may just be a coincidence since Paper Mario came way after Smw did but doesn't small mario look like paper mario in some ways. : r/papermario

New Super Mario Bros., MarioWiki

Crowber (Paper Mario-Style) by DerekminyA on DeviantArt

Paper Mario - The Cutting Room Floor