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July 7, 2005

After reading today's mailbag, you should go and read the restored archive of old mailbags. Who knows, your answer may be in there.

In the Super Nintendo version of Mario, how do you exist the Enchanted forest level? I beat the Ghost House 2 different ways, but no I didn't get access to any new world. What gives?
~Joe

Sean Kelly: I don't think it's the ghost house you have to beat.

Kyle Orland: The guides page to the rescue! (link: http://www.smbhq.com/users/guides/forestof.htm) the key here is not the ghost house, but Foret of Illusion 3. The hidden exit is in a tall pipe near the end of the level. This should lead you to Roy's castle.

Jay Resop:  What gives? You dare ask WHAT GIVES??? Beats me. Maybe you have a bad copy of SMW. You should return it to Nintendo and ask for a 100% full refund.-jay

PenguinMan: It's been too long since I played it. I know there was some hidden switch you had to hit, but that's all I remember. Try GameFAQs.

EAM: You need to go out the secret exit in Forest of Illusion 3. http://www.smbhq.com/users/guides/forestof.htm

Luigi128: I will give you a hint that may help. On any stage that has a yellow circle indicating its location on the map, there will be only one available exit. However, on the stages that have a red circle indicating their location, they will have two exits. The Forest of Illusion has several stages with multiple exits, and many of them lead to nowhere. Be sure you inspect the entire thing.

PeachFan: Heh. It'd help if I knew what Super Mario World game you were talking about (I'm guessing the original?)... and it'd probably help even more if I'd gotten further than Donut Plains.

Peachfan's homework: Beat Super Mario World. And soon. While I'm at it, maybe I should attempt beating all the other Mario games. Why doesn't anyone ask questions about Mario RPG? I beat that one... -_-



Dear yous guys,

I couldn't help but notice that this year, 2005, is the 20th anniversary of Super Mario Brothers, the original N.E.S. game. If you could, I'd like to know the exact release date of the game, so I can host an awesome Mario Party! (pun!) Thanks in advance,

the cool yellow yoshi!

Sean Kelly: I believe it was October 10, 1985 (I was only 3 1/2 years old)

Kyle Orland: Well, Gamespot says October 1985 (link: http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/supermariobros/), and that's the best date I can come up with. Game Over talks about the Nintendo crew working hard in the last quarter of 1985 to get displays of the NES and games up by Christmas, so it's sometime later i nthe year. I'll keep investigating.

Jay Resop:  Smarch 32nd.-jay

PenguinMan: I think Mario would be older than 20 by now. Maybe they should give him some gray fringes on his sideburns or something. Also, the best Yoshis are blue.

EAM: According to Game FAQs, September 9, 1985.

Luigi128: Well, according to TMK the release was in October. If TMK doesn't know it to the day, you will probably have a great deal of trouble finding out. But you could just go ahead and celebrate anytime in October.

PeachFan: Mark your calendar, Cool Yellow Yoshi (I used to have a plush Yellow Yoshi!), October 1st is when it got released in the US. That should give you more than enough time to plan an awesome Mario Party (heheh). Have fun!

(Editor's Note: 4 out of 7 said October (and 2 out of 7 joked around), so that would be the safe bet.



Hello. My name is Brady, and I'am the Mario Master....well....at least as far as my friends are concerned. I have a bit of info on the alleged Mario Anime, that I think you might find interesting, (unless you've heard it before, in which case, forget I said anything). For starters, it WAS released on video, the distributor was the now defunct, "Vap Video," and only a limited number of copies were made, (which is why most websites concerning this issue claim it was never released on video at all). It is still possible to get, (in Japan); only its HIGHLY unlikely due to the rarity of the item. Also, were one to be found today, chances are the quality would be extremely poor, due to age and mishandling. Your best bet would be to find a copy of the movie comic that supplemented the release of the film, those may just be easier to get. For more information, check out this website; 'it'll answer all your burning questions about this great debate, (except where to find a copy, of course), http://smbis.nescentral.com/commentary/marioanime.htm Thanks alot and keep up the good work.

"Thank you for to read my e-mail,"
Brady

Sean Kelly: Well, it looks like this case has FINALLY been closed.

Kyle Orland: Wow, that's really cool. I love those animation cel pictures. Thanks for the link.

Jay Resop: Mario Anime scares me to no end. "Thank you for to read my answer."-jay

PenguinMan: Thank you for the send the info.

EAM: Pretty cool.

Luigi128: Well, that's certainly interesting. I must admit, I never really liked anime, though...

PeachFan: Mario Anime? How'd I miss this? *visits the link* And the guy who voiced Mario voiced Tuxedo Kamen, in Sailor Moon! Oh god! It's like heaven! The mixing of my two favorite things, Mario and Sailor Moon! Brady, you are my new best friend. Thank you for sharing this information with us! ^_^


Where can I get these beanies??????????? Any information would be so appriciated! Thanks

Angel

Sean Kelly: I would say, but it has already been said.

Kyle Orland: eBay.

Jay Resop: (Tries to think of an answer that doesn't involve e-bay). Try google. Or amazon.-jay

PenguinMan: Beanies? Like the ones with the little propeller on the top? I don't know if they make those any more.

EAM: Try ebay.

Luigi128: Um... eBay?

PeachFan: Wow, the Nintendo Beanies are really old now... *thinks* It's been 8 years since they've been released! Wow, I feel old. Anyhow, the best place to get them is Ebay. Or, if you're looking for the little plush Mario Party characters, you might find them in a Japanese specialty store. That's where I found my Peach plush, got her for $15 there, although I've seen the plushes go for as high as $40. But check Ebay. Happy hunting!


Why dont they put a game where there is 5 teams and 2 heros on each team. Here is the story idea. Cactalla is back and gets 10 heros in a tournment while she tries to take over the world.
    
                Teams             Heros
              -----------        ---------
              Mario Bros     Mario and Ludgi
             Wario Bros     Wario and Waludgi
              Team D.K       D.K and Diddy
              Team Yoshi    Yoshi and Birdo
            Team Evil       KoopaKid and Boo
 
P.S Its like Mario and Ludgi SuperStar Saga but 3-D.

- Gary White

Sean Kelly: Uhhh...Nintendo has too many Mario "team" games coming out already.

Kyle Orland: A lot of people have panned Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3D because it reads like it was written by a seven year odl. It was -- the director's son is listed as the screenplay author. This idea reads like it was written by a seven year old.

Jay Resop: I wish there was a baseball team called Team Evil. It could have a picture of someone taking candy from a baby for the hat logo. And their uniforms could be on fire all the time. That would rule.-jay

PenguinMan: Maybe you post this on the forums where you can discuss your AMAZING idea in a more engaging manner. Or get ridiculed, I don't know.

EAM: And the point of this is?

Luigi128: Well... Amen!

PeachFan: Poor, poor Luigi... he's so neglected, people can't even spell his name right. And I'm guessing you mean Cackletta, right? And last I knew... Birdo wasn't a Yoshi. Maybe use different colored Yoshis? And maybe instead of Team Evil, make a Team Princess. With Princess Peach and Princess Daisy. The world needs more games with Princess Peach in them. Ohh, I can't wait until Super Princess Peach gets released... Anyhow, this sounds like an interesting idea. Who knows, maybe it'll get released.
(Editor's Note: Birdo was previously Yoshi's doubles partner in Mario Tennis)




Hi! I was re-exploring SMB 3 with my younger brother and I can’t seem to remember how to/ where/ what the save points are. Little help please?

Thanks TDD and AJD

Sean Kelly: I hate to break this to you, but there are none. To my knowledge, the only non-RPG NES game that allows you to save is Kirby's Adventure

Kyle Orland: Are you playing on an NES? If so, there are no save points. On the SNES Super Mario All Stars version, just pause the game and choose "save and continue." On the game boy re-release you can do the same thing.

Jay Resop: In order to reach a save point in SMB3, you must first beat a level with exactly 55 coins and 55 seconds left on the timer. You then must press the button combination Left Right Up Down B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B A. A new level called Booyaville will appear on the screen. Go into Booyaville and Captain Caveman will appear to let you save your game.-jay

PenguinMan: You young whippersnappers expect all games to be so easy. When I was your age, I had to beat SMB IN ONE SITTING and the most you got for it was a level skip/difficulty increase that went away after you shut it off.

EAM: The original NES game can't save. In Allstars on SNES and the Mario Advance remake on GBA you can get to the save menu by pressing start.

Luigi128: I'm relatively sure that you can bring up a menu of which you have the options to save & continue, save & exit, and exit without saving. This menu also appears when you defeat a mini-boss or a boss.
(Editor's Note: Save menu appears after a boss??? What game are you playing????)


PeachFan: *tries not to laugh* Uh, there are no save points in Super Mario Brothers 3. If you have to stop playing for a while, and you're on an original NES, my suggestion to you is to just pause your game, and disconnect the NES from the back of the TV, so you can watch TV while your game's paused. I used to do that while playing other games that can't be saved. Just make sure you leave your NES on, and leave it plugged into the wall. Otherwise all your hard work will be lost.


Okay I have been playing Super Mario Bros. and I am in the Lost Levels. I am currently on World 8-3 or 8-2 I can't remember, but anyways, Once Mario gets to the end there are to ledges and a pipe with a guy in it and to the very right of the screen is the tower of blocks....they blocks are so high that Mario can't reach them even when he's big. The pipe leads you down to a Bonus Room with tons of coins and hanging green pipes with guys in them... I can't seem to figure out what to do! Please help....

Thanks!!!
Frustrated Mario Player

Sean Kelly: It's been years since I've played Lost Levels. Maybe one of the other guys can help.

Kyle Orland: **Sits there idlely**

Jay Resop: First, you have to hit the guy with the thing. And then you have to do the thing to the other guy with the first thing, but before that other guy does that thing with the thing. Then it will do this and that and that guy will do it over and over until you do this and that before the last guy does that thing. Understand?-jay

PenguinMan: Man, don't even get me started about the Lost Levels.

EAM: 8-2: This level is tricky because the exit is elsewhere. Use the falling platform to reach a brick with a mushroom. Use the spring to get on the wall then jump onto some steps. keep moving and go past the Koopa Paratroopa but don't scroll past it. Stand on the brick on the right and let the Hammer Brother fall to its death then bounce off the Koopa Paratroopa and reveal a beanstalk that leads to the flagpole. If you mess up, go to the end and go down the bonus pipe and try again.

(from http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/fds/file/super_mario_bros_2j_d.txt)

Luigi128: Ah, yes. That level. I believe that there is an invisible block somewhere close beneath the block up in the air. Check in the area close to the block, it should be somewhere near...

PeachFan: Dear Frustrated Mario Player, I haven't actually played Lost Levels yet. I know, I'm a lousy Mario fan. So I'm not much help. I'm sorry.


Hey i was wondering what the music notes and the cloud do in Mario 3 and how are they used?

Thanks, Liz

Sean Kelly: The notes make you jump and the cloud makes you skip.

Kyle Orland: The music boxes put the koopa troopas on the map to sleep. relatively useless. The cloud lets you skip a level but be careful... if you die on the next level you will be brought back and might have to complete teh skipped level after all.
(Editor's Note: He said NOTES not BOX)

Jay Resop: The music notes are used to download illigal songs online. The cloud is for turning Mario into the Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax-Machine Combo Suit. (http://www.smbhq.com/nc/short37.gif)-jay

PenguinMan: If you hit EVERY ONE in the game, at the end when you fight Bowser, he challenges you to a guitar-playing contest.

EAM: Music boxes put the hammer bros on the map to sleep. The cloud lets you skip over a level, but it does not clear it.
(Editor's Note: NOTES!!!!!!! HE SAID NOTES!!!!!!!!)

Luigi128: Well, the cloud lets you skip a level. I don't exactly remember what the music note does, it's been a little while since I played that game. You use them by bringing up a little menu on the map screen, but I do not remember which button you press to do so.

PeachFan: I don't remember a cloud in Mario 3, maybe the guys do? But the music note blocks make you jump high, and if you land on a pink one, it sends you to a secret area loaded with coins. And coins are always a good thing.
(Editor's Note: FINALLY, someone gets it right!)



Dear Sirs,

I am interested in ordering some of the Mario figurines. I would like four, Peach, Daisy, Mario and Luigi. Could you tell me if I can order these, if so how much do they cost and how long will it take to arrive?

I am trying to plan a birthday party for March 26th and my son wants a mario party. Do you have any other items such as birthday decorations or plates?

Thank you
Debbie Stobaugh

Sean Kelly: What do we look like? The SMB Party Store? And, please don't send letters that need an answer by a certain date.

Kyle Orland: We have no such items. Try eBay.

Jay Resop: (Tries to think of a site besides e-bay. Head explodes.)-jay

PenguinMan: Well, Mario party favors and toys aren't as common as you'd think, although there are shirts out the wazoo. But then again, it doesn't matter anyway, since Sean is a lazy bum.
(Editor's Note: No, I just have a large backlog)

EAM: Try ebay.

Luigi128: Well, we don't sell 'em.

PeachFan: Uh, as far as I know, we don't sell Mario stuff. And if we did, anything with Peach on it- MINE. I am the Peach fan, after all. If you really need Mario figurines, check Ebay. But good luck finding anything with Peach and Daisy on it- it's hard as heck finding anything with our favorite princesses on it. Also, you might have luck finding Mario-related party goodies on Ebay, too. I'm pretty sure around the time Mario 64 was released, there may have been Mario party goodies. I know there was Pokemon goodies up the wazoo, might have been the same with Mario. Good luck on your search! And if you do happen to find any Peach figurines, lemme know. ^_^


What up!!! Your site is crack. I have an important question. What sound equipment did Koji Kondo use to make Super Mario Brothers 3?

"An adult is a child who has more ethics and morals. That's all" - Shigeru Miyamoto (designed the super mario brothers games)

Balsam Etheridge

Sean Kelly: He used the hizzle in the fashizzle nizzle (translation: I don't know)

Kyle Orland: Our site is crack? Uh, word up!

I've heard that Kondo-san useda simple synthesizer to compose his tracks, but I don't remember where I heard that from. It may be apocryphal.

That's a great quote, by the way.

Jay Resop: I'm glad you think our site is crack. Koji Kondo used a MPXBMPGGT2300 With Extra Woofers, Tweeters, Splinters, and Thrashers.-jay

PenguinMan: This site is WHAT?! We do not participate in any illegal substance usage here, no siree. How DARE you insinuate such rude baseless allegations. You'll be hearing from my laywer!

EAM: Crack \Crack\, v. i. 2. To be ruined or impaired; to fail. [Collog.] [1913 Webster]

Luigi128: No Clue.

PeachFan: Uh, maybe this one shoulda been sent to the Mushroom King. You might have dethroned him with this one, heheh. Because I honestly have no clue what sound equipment he used. I'm just the new girl, who specializes in Princess Peach.

Oh, and Shigeru Miyamoto is my hero. ^_^
(Editor's Note: Speaking of which, I haven't heard from the Mushroom King in ages. Maybe I should give him a little nudge.)



One final word from Jay Resop: Captain...CAAAAAAAAAAVEMAN!-jay


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