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In case there was ever any doubt, it became fairly obvious that Nintendo understood that the holiday release of Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS was a big deal when a team including Cindy Gordon, VP of Corporate Affairs for Nintendo of America, showed up at the LA Auto Show with a pair of real-life karts. Designed by West Coast Customs (of Pimp My Ride fame), the concept vehicles both served to highlight the game’s emphasis on customization and as an over-the-top treat for the Nintendo faithful, as one of the vehicles is being offered as a prize in a Gamestop PowerUp Rewards c...