FOR THE DATE OF 10/23/02 PenguinMan26 Penguin - No Man - Yes Hey everyone! I'm PenguinMan26. If you frequent the forums of VGF, then you'll recognize me as the Moderator of the SMBHQ forum. I also have a website of my own at The Nintendo Black Hole. It's a semi-lame comic site that I haven't had a lot of time to work on, so only go there if you're bored. Well, enough prattling. On with the questions!

Okay...apparently, it's official that Microsoft has bought Rareware from Nintendo. Doesn't concern me much, since I have an XBox. The only thing I'm wondering about is Donkey Kong: since Rareware gave him his current look in Donkey Kong Country, will he be going back to his old design from the arcade games now? Sent in by The West Virginian

Well, I guess that since Nintendo originally owned DK, they decide how he looks. He's always had the same general look, so if they do change DK's look, it won't be drastic, like turning that little curl of hair on his head into a mohawk or something.

I just love the Neglected characters section, and Syrup is my favorite profile. However, I notice that there's one character that has yet to be mentioned. The first girl Mario saved from harm:Pauline. Does Dr. Donez, or whoever does the NC section planing to do her profile. Can't wait to see what it says. Sent in by the Pokeking

(Note: The following Answer is by Jay Resop) Heh.  Wow.  I must not have my name up enough on NC if people think that Dr. Donez writes it.  Anyway, yeah, I know, I completely forgot Pauline.  Thanks for reminding me.  I'll see if I can get her up on the list soon.-jay

Hello again. Thanks for those answers. Had I told you that Lucia also likes Mario?  Mario is cool, I call him the tennis' Red Meligeni when I am playing Mario tennis. Do you know the games I hate the most? Super Smash Bros., because I hate fights from brohers [Mario and Luigi] and friends [DK and Yoshi]. I have a special box that stands next to my N64 and I separated all my games in four [actually are five, but the fifth is outside of it.] categories. The categories are: Adventure, Racing, Sports, Party and I Don't Want it. The Adventure category is for one 's Mario cameos: Donkey Kong 64 and Super Mario 64 [Paper Mario'll stay in the category.] The Racing category is for DK's friend, Diddy Kong Racing  and Mario Kart 64. The Sports category is for both Mario Golf and Tennis. The Party category is for Mario Party 1, 2 and 3. The I Don't Want It is for the real Racing and the Japanese Mario Party that my uncle from Japan gave me. Curiosity: Baby Mario is Mario, Luigi and Peach's nephew and Mario and Luigi are his uncles and Peach is his aunt while DK Jr. is DK's nephew. Don't ya think that Baby Mario is a crybaby? Sent in by Annie B.

You don't want that Japanese Mario Party? Can I have it? And call me ignorant in the world of tennis, but who is Meligeni? Ummm... are you sure about that? I thought that Baby Mario and Baby Luigi later grew up to be Mario and Luigi. And yes, Baby Mario is a cry-baby.

Did you hear about those Nintendo bobbleheads released in Europe earlier this year? I do'nt think that there on this site, but they were well cool. I have found a pic of it  - enjoy! (but if you want to put them onto your site I suggest you get autheriazation from www.cube-europe.com) Avid fan Andy B. PS - how do I come about becoming a maker of this site - and what are your opinions on Rare leaving Nintendo and of a sequel to the first ever Mario game now that Nintendo has back the DK Licence? Sent in by Andy B.

(Note: The following Answer is by Jay Resop) You know, I think that those Bobbleheads where released over here in  America too.  I know I saw them in at least one store.  But yeah, I know, I have to update the products page.-jay

As you know, RAREWARE has been bought by xbox.  I was just wondering what you thought about this.  Do you think RARE switched for the money?  Or for the success it sees?  Do you think its fair?  Also, do you think Nintendo will continue working on games like Donkey Kong and Star Fox? Sent in by Flameboy0009

I think that Rare did it for the money. Everyone knows how greedy British people are! (j/k!) And I am very sure that Nintendo will keep making Donkey Kong and Star Fox games. In fact, Nintendo is working with Namco to make the next Star Fox game, which will be like the ones on the SNES and the N64.

I tried to click this link on your site and get an error:      Mario Kart Keychain  Is your store offline?   Sent in by Joel Knight

(Note: The following Answer is by Jay Resop) If you're talking about the old SMBHQ store, I don't think that it's working at all.  I thought I removed all of the links to it.-jay

Could you tell me who the manufacturer of the Mario Plush doll that speaks and says things such as "Mama Mia" among other things. I purchased one when new, but would like to find another one. Can't find it on e-bay though. It is the 2nd one from the bottom on your Mario Plush doll page. Thank you! Sent in by RichardAmeen

Hmm... I've never heard of that. I guess your best is some other auction site, or keep checking Ebay. They get new stuff all the time.

ur comix r really cool but u should work on the spelling. lol Sent in by HotChoklit98

Yes, Jay's spelling is atrocious at time. That's because when he was smaller, he was so traumatized by attempting to spell certain words that he is now involuntarily forced to mispell them. Well, it's either that or he doesn't have a dictionary or spell check.

My son wants to be Super Mario Sunshine for Halloween.  Its hard to find red overalls.  Doesn't anyone make a costume? Sent in by Lisa Battaglia

Mario doesn't wear red overalls, just normal blue ones. Find that, a red shirt, a red cap, a fake mustache, and maybe some boots for the costume. And to add the "M" to the cap, try printing out one from a computer and tape it to the cap. It's what I did a couple of years ago. :D

Inferring from the lack of any significant response, I guess my idea of The-Great-Better-Than-GameFAQs-Cartoon-Character-Battle" has been denied, huh? Also, do you think that a third volume to the Simpsons: A Guide to Our Favorite Family will come out? If volume two only covered two seasons, there's no reason why I shouldn't be seeing the third one on the shelves. Sent in by DrRobotnik2001

(Note: The Following Answer is by Sean Kelly) I think you should personally E-mail Jay Resop about your little battle thingie. As for the second question: this is Super Mario Bros Hq NOT  Simpsons HQ.  Go ask at a Simpsons fansite.

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