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{{Italic title|List of Toad Town News in ''Paper Mario''}}
[[File:Toad Town News front.png|thumb|300px|[[Mario]] reading the notice board in Toad Town]]
[[File:Toad_Town_News.png|thumb|300px|right|[[Mario]] reading the notice board in Toad Town]]
{{quote|There is a message board on the side of Merlon's house that posts news. It would appear that many people enjoy scribbling on the back of the message board. Indeed, various things are always written on it.|Russ T.|Paper Mario}}
{{quote|There is a message board on the side of Merlon's house that posts news. It would appear that many people enjoy scribbling on the back of the message board. Indeed, various things are always written on it.|Russ T.|Paper Mario}}
The '''Toad Town News''' is a news bulletin in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. It is posted near [[Merlon]]'s house in the northern part of [[Toad Town]], on a [[sign]] known as the '''Notice Board''' or '''message board'''. People also frequently write on the back of the sign, creating an informal gossip column called the '''Toad Town Underground News''' or the '''Message Corner'''.


Here is a list of the news and the scribbles on the notice board near [[Merlon]]'s house in [[Toad Town]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]''.
Steadily throughout the game, the Toad Town News will post new articles relating to things [[Mario]] has just done. Each time this occurs, the Toad Town Underground News will also update.


==Prologue==
One of [[Koopa Koot]]'s favors, available after Chapter 3 is completed, requires reading both the front and back of the sign.
===When [[Mario]] arrives at [[Toad Town]]===


<i>
A similar news posting with both a front and back side, the Bulletin Board News, appears in [[Rogueport]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.
{|  
{{br}}
== News postings ==
{| style="text-align: left; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px #aaa solid;" border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="1"
! style="text-align:center;background:#a8a8a8;" width=10%|Chapter
! style="text-align:center;background:#a8a8a8;" width=10%|Front side
! style="text-align:center;background:#a8a8a8;" width=10%|Back side
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News Flash
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" width=10% rowspan=4|Prologue
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" width=40% | Toad Town News Flash
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" width=30% | Toad Town Underground News
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Princess Peach Kidnapped!!'''</center>
<center>'''Princess Peach Kidnapped!!'''</center>
<center>'''Castle Uprooted!!'''</center>
<center>'''Castle Uprooted!!'''</center>
 
A few days ago, [[Peach's Castle|Princess Peach's Castle]] was stolen.
A few days ago, [[Princess Peach's Castle]] was stolen.
[[Princess Peach|She]] was inside and is presumed
[[Princess Peach|She]] was inside and is presumed
kidnapped.
kidnapped.
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information, we'll post follow-up
information, we'll post follow-up
reports on this board.
reports on this board.
 
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I'm scribbling on the back of the
I'm scribbling on the back of the
Notice Board. How naughty!
Notice Board. How naughty!
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:A gossip-loving Toad
:A gossip-loving Toad
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
 
=== After Mario goes to [[Shooting Star Summit]]===
 
<i>
{|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
|
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
<center>'''Frantic Fuzzies Conquer Koopa Village'''</center>
<center>'''Frantic Fuzzies Conquer Koopa Village'''</center>


Recently, it seems that [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]]
Recently, it seems that [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]]
have invaded [[Koopa Village]] and
have invaded [[Koopa Village]] and
and are causing mayhem.
and{{sic}} are causing mayhem.
Please exercise extreme caution
Please exercise extreme caution
when visiting Koopa Village...
when visiting Koopa Village...
 
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Did you hear the gossip about
Did you hear the gossip about
[[Princess Peach]]?
[[Princess Peach]]?
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:A gossip-loving Toad
:A gossip-loving Toad
|-
|}
</i>
==Chapter 1==
=== After Mario defeats the [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]] in [[Koopa Village]]===
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=4|Chapter 1
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Secret Message Corner
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Secret Message Corner
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''The Explorer Kolorado Challenges the Mystery of the Desert!'''</center>
<center>'''The Explorer Kolorado Challenges the Mystery of the Desert!'''</center>


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an explorer and archaeologist,
an explorer and archaeologist,
has just started his search for
has just started his search for
[[Dry Dry Ruins|the legendary ruins]] rumored to
[[Dry Dry Ruins (Paper Mario)|the legendary ruins]] rumored to
lie beneath [[Dry Dry Desert]].
lie beneath [[Dry Dry Desert (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Desert]].


As of this writing, he has yet
As of this writing, he has yet
to come across a single clue.
to come across a single clue.
Morale, however, remains high!
Morale, however, remains high!
 
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[[Koopa Koot]] of [[Koopa Village]] is
[[Koopa Koot]] of [[Koopa Village]] is
trying to recruit people to do
trying to recruit people to do
him [[Koopa Koot's Favors|favors]].
him favors.


Word is, if you grant his
Word is, if you grant his
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:An anonymous [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]
:An anonymous [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News Flash
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
 
=== After Mario defeats [[Koopa Bros.]]===
 
<i>
{|
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News Flash
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Mario More than a Match for the Koopa Bros. Fortress!'''</center>
<center>'''Mario More than a Match for the Koopa Bros. Fortress!'''</center>


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Huzzahs for Mario!
Huzzahs for Mario!
 
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[[K64|The train]] parked at [[Dry Dry Railroad|the station]]
[[K64|The train]] parked at [[Dry Dry Railroad|the station]]
at the south of [[Toad Town|town]] is pretty
at the south of [[Toad Town|town]] is pretty
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:A railroad lover
:A railroad lover
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=4|Chapter 2
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
 
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
==Chapter 2==
=== After Mario reaches [[Dry Dry Ruins]]===
 
<i>
{|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
|
! style="background:#f2f2f2" |
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
<center>'''Dry Dry Railroad's Grand Reopening!'''</center>
<center>'''Dry Dry Railroad's Grand Reopening!'''</center>


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If you plan to visit [[Mt. Rugged]]
If you plan to visit [[Mt. Rugged]]
or [[Dry Dry Desert]],
or [[Dry Dry Desert (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Desert]],
climb aboard the luxurious,
climb aboard the luxurious,
convenient Dry Dry Railroad!
convenient Dry Dry Railroad!


...paid for by Dry Dry Railroad
...paid for by Dry Dry Railroad
 
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| width="300px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
Don't scribble here.
Don't scribble here.


:Public Works Dept.,
:Public Works Dept.,
::[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
::[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
|-
|}
</i>
=== After Mario defeats [[Tutankoopa]]===
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News{{footnote|main|1}}
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Attention'''!</center>
<center>'''Attention'''!</center>
<center>'''Gala Radio Giveaway!'''</center>
<center>'''Gala Radio Giveaway!'''</center>


If you listen to the [[Radio Contest Toad|radio]],
If you listen to the [[Trading Event Toad|radio]],
you have a chance to win some
you have a chance to win some
fabulous prizes!
fabulous prizes!
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:DJ Toad-rock
:DJ Toad-rock
 
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<center>'''Princess Peach Gossip'''</center>
<center>'''Princess Peach Gossip'''</center>


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it's true. You think it is?
it's true. You think it is?
:A gossip-loving Toad
:A gossip-loving Toad
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=6|Chapter 3
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
In the Japanese version, however, the gossip-loving Toad posts something different:<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/pm_j-e.shtml ''Mario in Japan: Paper Mario'', The Mushroom Kingdom] (accessed on 5 August, 2014)</ref>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
<blockquote><i>Princess Peach may seem quiet, but I heard she has a [crush] on [Mario]!
Whenever she's [kidnapped] by Bowser, I bet she wants [Mario] to [rescue] her!</i></blockquote>
 
==Chapter 3==
=== After [[Bootler]] scares [[Fice T.]]===
 
<i>
{|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
|
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
<center>'''Ancient Ruins Discovered in Dry Dry Desert'''</center>
<center>'''Ancient Ruins Discovered in Dry Dry Desert'''</center>


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the esteemed [[Kolorado|Mr. Kolorado]], has
the esteemed [[Kolorado|Mr. Kolorado]], has
finally discovered the legendary
finally discovered the legendary
[[Dry Dry Ruins]].
[[Dry Dry Ruins (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Ruins]].


Although it could not be
Although it could not be
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Let's hear it for Mario!
Let's hear it for Mario!
 
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[[Tayce T.|Miss Tayce T.]]'s cooking class will
[[Tayce T.|Miss Tayce T.]]'s cooking class will
be cancelled for a while.
be canceled for a while.


Miss T. is very sad to make this
Miss T. is very sad to make this
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just turn pale.
just turn pale.
:A gossip-loving Toad
:A gossip-loving Toad
|-
|}
</i>
=== After Mario reaches [[Boo's Mansion]]===
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" |  
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Ghost Sightings Slowly Fade'''</center>
<center>'''Ghost Sightings Slowly Fade'''</center>


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Stay tuned to this board for our
Stay tuned to this board for our
follow-up to this breaking news.
follow-up to this breaking news.
 
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| width="300px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
So sleepy... Please...
So sleepy... Please...
Don't make me work so hard.
Don't make me work so hard.
|-
|}
</i>
=== After Mario reaches [[Tubba Blubba's Castle]]===
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Princess Peach's Cooking Contest'''</center>
<center>'''Princess Peach's Cooking Contest'''</center>
<center>'''Postponed Due to Lack of Castle'''</center>
<center>'''Postponed Due to Lack of Castle'''</center>
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Besides sponsoring the annual
Besides sponsoring the annual
affair, Peach also hosted the
affair, Peach also hosted the
culinary contest at [[Princess Peach's Castle|her castle]].
culinary contest at [[Peach's Castle|her castle]].
The disappearance of the castle
The disappearance of the castle
itself presents some perplexing
itself presents some perplexing
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Keep the faith, champion chefs!
Keep the faith, champion chefs!
[[Mario]] will save the day!
[[Mario]] will save the day!
 
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| width="300px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
You read this underground
You read this underground
newsboard a lot, don't you?
newsboard a lot, don't you?
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:Underground news writer
:Underground news writer
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=12|Chapter 4
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
 
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Righteous Message Corner
==Chapter 4==
=== After [[Shy Guy|Shy Guys]] invade Toad Town===
 
<i>
{|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
|
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Righteous Message Corner
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
<center>'''Shy Guy Invasion!'''</center>
<center>'''Shy Guy Invasion!'''</center>
<center>'''Robbing Rogues Run Roughshod!'''</center>
<center>'''Robbing Rogues Run Roughshod!'''</center>
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Guys are hiding out.
Guys are hiding out.
We'll post news as it breaks.
We'll post news as it breaks.
 
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| width="300px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
How many [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa Troopas]] have
How many [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa Troopas]] have
been beaten up by [[Mario]]?
been beaten up by [[Mario]]?
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:An anonymous Koopa
:An anonymous Koopa
|-
|}
</i>
=== After Mario enters [[Shy Guy's Toy Box]]===
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" |  
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Ghost Story, Part Two'''</center>
<center>'''Ghost Story, Part Two'''</center>
<center>'''Mario's Coup de Boo'''</center>
<center>'''Mario's Coup de Boo'''</center>
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[[Boo|ghost]] coverage:
[[Boo|ghost]] coverage:


It seems that [[Lady Bow|a single Boo]] was
It seems that [[Bootler|a single Boo]] was
responsible for all of the
responsible for all of the
sightings in town.
sightings in town.
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Next week's editorial:
Next week's editorial:
Why Mario is The Man!
Why Mario is The Man!
 
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Scribbling here is so fun!
Scribbling here is so fun!
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News Flash
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Secret Confession Corner
 
=== After Mario gets [[Storeroom Key]] back===
 
<i>
{|
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News Flash
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Secret Confession Corner
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Shy Guys Still Stealing'''</center>
<center>'''Shy Guys Still Stealing'''</center>
<center>'''Toad Town in Trouble!'''</center>
<center>'''Toad Town in Trouble!'''</center>
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menaces. They're everywhere!
menaces. They're everywhere!
Please take care, folks!
Please take care, folks!
 
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To tell you the truth, I'm crazy
To tell you the truth, I'm crazy
about Miss [[Lady Bow|Bow]].
about Miss [[Lady Bow|Bow]].
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:A scary [[Boo]]
:A scary [[Boo]]
::from [[Boo's Mansion]]
::from [[Boo's Mansion]]
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Underground Message Corner
 
=== After Mario gets [[Frying Pan]] back===
 
<i>
{|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
|
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Underground Message Corner
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
<center>'''The Very Latest Tour Information'''</center>
<center>'''The Very Latest Tour Information'''</center>


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There's a [[Pleasant Path]] and
There's a [[Pleasant Path]] and
[[Koopa Bros. Fortress|Fortress]] Tour, an Exploration
[[Koopa Bros. Fortress|Fortress]] Tour, an Exploration
Tour of [[Dry Dry Ruins]],
Tour of [[Dry Dry Ruins (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Ruins]],
a Cruise Tour in the South Sea
a Cruise Tour in the South Sea
by luxury liner, and a full
by luxury liner, and a full
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request a brochure. Thank you.
request a brochure. Thank you.
:Toad Town Tours
:Toad Town Tours
 
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| width="300px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
I hate fighting [[Mario]]!
I hate fighting [[Mario]]!
I won't do it anymore!
I won't do it anymore!
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:A [[Bowser]] underling
:A [[Bowser]] underling
|-
|}
</i>
=== After [[Watt]] joins the party===
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" |  
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Volcano Wakes from Slumber'''</center>
<center>'''Volcano Wakes from Slumber'''</center>


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:TT Meteorological Agency
:TT Meteorological Agency
 
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Say hello to Spike!
Say hello to Spike!
I'm gonna be big in this town!
I'm gonna be big in this town!
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:The true [[Koopa Bros.|Nash T.]]
:The true [[Koopa Bros.|Nash T.]]
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News Flash
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
 
=== After Mario defeats [[General Guy]]===
 
<i>
{|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News Flash
|
! style="background:#f2f2f2" |
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
<center>'''What Shy Guy Problem?'''</center>
<center>'''What Shy Guy Problem?'''</center>
<center>'''Mario Trounces Thieves'''</center>
<center>'''Mario Trounces Thieves'''</center>
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innocent and weak, we say this:
innocent and weak, we say this:
Mario will prevail!
Mario will prevail!
 
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I've come back!
I've come back!
I'm sure you missed me!
I'm sure you missed me!
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:[[Kent C. Koopa]]
:[[Kent C. Koopa]]
|-
|}
</i>
==Chapter 5==
=== After Mario arrives at [[Jade Jungle|the beach]]===
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=6|Chapter 5
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Secret Sale
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Secret Sale
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
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<center>'''A Whale of a Story'''</center>
<center>'''A Whale of a Story'''</center>


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All's "whale" that ends "whale"!
All's "whale" that ends "whale"!
 
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We'll send you beautiful photos
We'll send you beautiful photos
of [[Princess Peach]].
of [[Princess Peach]].
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the following address:
the following address:


:[[Post Office|Toad Town Post Office]]
:[[Toad Town Post Office]]
:P.O. Box 7144
:P.O. Box 7144
:Secret Toad
:Secret Toad
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We will accept no complaints
We will accept no complaints
or returned goods.
or returned goods.
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
 
=== After Mario asks [[Raphael the Raven|Raphael]] for help===
 
<i>
{|
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
|-
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
|
 
<center>'''Flower Days are Blooming!'''</center>
<center>'''Flower Days are Blooming!'''</center>


Take one look in front of the
Take one look in front of the
[[Post Office]] or in the garden of
[[Toad Town Post Office|Post Office]] or in the garden of
[[Minh T.]] and you'll see that
[[Minh T.]] and you'll see that
Flower Days are here.
Flower Days are here.
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or plant a few in the town
or plant a few in the town
flower garden!
flower garden!
 
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<center>'''Bowser's Castle Infiltration Report'''</center>
<center>'''Bowser's Castle Infiltration Report'''</center>


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:A curious [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]
:A curious [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]
|-
|-
|}
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Angry Corner Message
 
=== After Mario gets [[Volcano Vase]] for [[Kolorado]]===
 
<i>
{|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
|
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Angry Corner Message
|-
| width="400px" style="background:#f9f9f9" |
 
<center>'''Pleasant Path to Become a Toll Road?!'''</center>
<center>'''Pleasant Path to Become a Toll Road?!'''</center>


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you take some coins with you
you take some coins with you
when you go to Koopa Village.
when you go to Koopa Village.
 
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I bought Princess Peach's photos
 
I bought [[#After Mario arrives at the beach|Princess Peach's photos]]
by mail order, but they were a
by mail order, but they were a
total rip-off!
total rip-off!
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beautiful! Give me back my coins,
beautiful! Give me back my coins,
you swindler!
you swindler!
:A big fan of Princess Peach  
:A big fan of Princess Peach
 
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==Chapter 6==
=== After Mario enters [[Flower Fields]]===
 
<i>
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=6|Chapter 6
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<center>'''Door to Another World Opens In Center of Toad Town'''</center>
<center>'''Door to Another World Opens In Center of Toad Town'''</center>


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And why? And how?
And why? And how?
:Mysterious Events Investigation Team
:Mysterious Events Investigation Team
 
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Flowers can speak, you know.
Flowers can speak, you know.
I heard [[Mario]] talking with them.
I heard [[Mario]] talking with them.
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:A scribble-loving little Toad
:A scribble-loving little Toad
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
 
=== After [[Lakilester]] joins the party===
 
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{|  
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<center>'''Volcano Blows its Lid on Lavalava Island'''</center>
<center>'''Volcano Blows its Lid on Lavalava Island'''</center>
<center>'''Mario Escapes Molten Magma'''</center>
<center>'''Mario Escapes Molten Magma'''</center>
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Mario...he's on fire!!!
Mario...he's on fire!!!
 
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[[Koopa Bros.|Mr. Nash T.]] and his gang rule
[[Koopa Bros.|Mr. Nash T.]] and his gang rule
the streets...
the streets...
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Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!
Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!
|-
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Mysterious Events File
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
 
=== After Mario defeats [[Huff N. Puff]]===
 
<i>
{|  
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! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
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<center>'''Reports from the Bizarre Interdimensional Door'''</center>
<center>'''Reports from the Bizarre Interdimensional Door'''</center>
<center>Another World, Same Story</center>
<center>Another World, Same Story</center>
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[[Klevar|another Star Spirit]]!
[[Klevar|another Star Spirit]]!
Now that's flower power!
Now that's flower power!
 
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××× and ○○○ are ♥♥♥♥.
××× and ○○○ are ♥♥♥♥.


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:A gossip-loving Toad
:A gossip-loving Toad
|-
|}
</i>
==Chapter 7==
=== After Mario visits [[Merlon]]===
<i>
{|
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=6|Chapter 7
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
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<center>'''!!Breaking News!!'''</center>
<center>'''!!Breaking News!!'''</center>
<center>'''Peach's Castle Spotted?!'''</center>
<center>'''Peach's Castle Spotted?!'''</center>
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:The TTN staff
:The TTN staff
 
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A few days ago, I ate some of
A few days ago, I ate some of
Miss [[Tayce T.]]'s homemade food.
Miss [[Tayce T.]]'s homemade food.
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Unfortunately, we were served
Unfortunately, we were served
[[Mistake|Mistakes]].  
[[Mistake|Mistakes]].


The guy I was with really liked
The guy I was with really liked
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:Unlucky guy
:Unlucky guy
::with an upset stomach
::with an upset stomach
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
 
=== After Mario arrives in [[Shiver City]]===
 
<i>
{|  
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<center>'''Safety Week'''</center>
<center>'''Safety Week'''</center>
<center>'''Let's Prevent Accidents!'''</center>
<center>'''Let's Prevent Accidents!'''</center>
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:[[Toad Town]]
:[[Toad Town]]
:Crime Prevention Office
:Crime Prevention Office
 
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Both the people who read and
Both the people who read and
write these messages must have
write these messages must have
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Of course, I'm one of 'em.
Of course, I'm one of 'em.
|-
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"|
 
=== After Mario defeats [[Crystal King]]===
 
<i>
{|
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! style="background:#f2f2f2" |  
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<center>'''Shiver Sensation!'''</center>
<center>'''Shiver Sensation!'''</center>
<center>'''Mario Masters Crystal Palace'''</center>
<center>'''Mario Masters Crystal Palace'''</center>
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Mario put those goons on ice and
Mario put those goons on ice and
saved the [[Kalmar|the last Star Spirit]]!
saved [[Kalmar|the last Star Spirit]]!


Now, with all of the Star Spirits
Now, with all of the Star Spirits
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[[Bowser's Castle]]!
[[Bowser's Castle]]!
Good luck, Mario!!
Good luck, Mario!!
 
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<center>★ Stars ★</center>
<center>★ Stars ★</center>
<center>♥ It's a heart.</center>
<center>♥ It's a heart.</center>
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:A little Toad!
:A little Toad!
|-
|-
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! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2" rowspan=4|Chapter 8
</i>
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
 
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Underground Message Corner
==Chapter 8==
=== After Mario arrives at [[Bowser's Castle]]===
 
<i>
{|
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Underground Message Corner
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<center>'''Spirits at All-Time High'''</center>
<center>'''Spirits at All-Time High'''</center>


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local folks cannot help but
local folks cannot help but
expect that [[Princess Peach|our princess]] and
expect that [[Princess Peach|our princess]] and
[[Princess Peach's Castle|her castle]] will soon return.
[[Peach's Castle|her castle]] will soon return.
Several [[Item Shop|shops]] even appear to be
Several [[Item Shop|shops]] even appear to be
planning "Welcome Home" sales
planning "Welcome Home" sales
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Will [[Toad Town|our fair town]] return to
Will [[Toad Town|our fair town]] return to
normal soon?
normal soon?
 
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Lord [[Bowser]], We were beaten...
Lord [[Bowser]], We were beaten...
Don't get mad, please.
Don't get mad, please.
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:Bowser's underling
:Bowser's underling
|-
|}
</i>
== After Mario defeats [[Bowser]]==
<i>
{|
|-
|-
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town News
! style="background:#f2f2f2" | Toad Town Underground News
! style="text-align:center;background:#f2f2f2"| Toad Town Underground News
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<center>'''!!PRINCESS PEACH RESCUED!!'''</center>
<center>'''!!PRINCESS PEACH RESCUED!!'''</center>
<center>'''!!CASTLE DESCENDS!!'''</center>
<center>'''!!CASTLE DESCENDS!!'''</center>
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Almost positive.
Almost positive.


[[Princess Peach's Castle|Peach's Castle]] has been
[[Peach's Castle]] has been
perfectly restored to its
perfectly restored to its
original position, and it even
original position, and it even
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with many thanks!
with many thanks!
We owe you one, Mario!!
We owe you one, Mario!!
 
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Hurrah for [[Princess Peach]]!
Hurrah for [[Princess Peach]]!
Hurrah for [[Mario]]!!
Hurrah for [[Mario]]!!
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He fought beside [[Goombario]],
He fought beside [[Goombario]],
[[Kooper]], [[Parakarry]], [[Bombette]],
[[Kooper]], [[Parakarry]], [[Bombette]],
[[Lady Bow|Lady Boo]] ''[sic]'', [[Watt]], [[Lakilester]]
[[Lady Bow|Lady Boo]]{{sic}}, [[Watt]], [[Lakilester]]
and [[Sushie]]!
and [[Sushie]]!


We're gonna party like there's
We're gonna party like there's
no tomorrow! Come on!
no tomorrow! Come on!
|-
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|}
</i>
{{footnote|note|1|In the Japanese version, the gossip-loving Toad posts something different:<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/pm_j-e.shtml "Mario in Japan: Paper Mario"]. ''The Mushroom Kingdom''. Retrieved on August 5, 2014.</ref>
<blockquote>"Princess Peach may seem quiet, but I heard she has a [crush] on [Mario]! Whenever she's [kidnapped] by Bowser, I bet she wants [Mario] to [rescue] her!"</blockquote>}}<!--
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==Names in other languages==
===Toad Town News===
{{foreign names
|Jap=キノコタウンニュース
|JapR=Kinoko Taun Nyūsu
|JapM=Mushroom Town News
|Ger=Toad Town News
|ChiS=蘑菇镇新闻
|ChiSR=Mógūzhèn Xīnwén
|ChiSM=Toad Town News
}}
 
===Toad Town Underground News===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ウラニュース
|JapR=Ura Nyūsu
|JapM=Back-side News
}}


==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:37, September 13, 2024

Mario and Goombario reading from the front side of the notice board in Toad Town in Paper Mario
Mario reading the notice board in Toad Town
“There is a message board on the side of Merlon's house that posts news. It would appear that many people enjoy scribbling on the back of the message board. Indeed, various things are always written on it.”
—Russ T., Paper Mario

The Toad Town News is a news bulletin in Paper Mario. It is posted near Merlon's house in the northern part of Toad Town, on a sign known as the Notice Board or message board. People also frequently write on the back of the sign, creating an informal gossip column called the Toad Town Underground News or the Message Corner.

Steadily throughout the game, the Toad Town News will post new articles relating to things Mario has just done. Each time this occurs, the Toad Town Underground News will also update.

One of Koopa Koot's favors, available after Chapter 3 is completed, requires reading both the front and back of the sign.

A similar news posting with both a front and back side, the Bulletin Board News, appears in Rogueport in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

News postings[edit]

Chapter Front side Back side
Prologue Toad Town News Flash Toad Town Underground News
Princess Peach Kidnapped!!
Castle Uprooted!!

A few days ago, Princess Peach's Castle was stolen. She was inside and is presumed kidnapped.

The whereabouts of the princess are unknown, and where the castle once stood there is now a gaping hole in the ground. According to witnesses, the castle rose into the sky.

As soon as we get new information, we'll post follow-up reports on this board.

I'm scribbling on the back of the Notice Board. How naughty!

I heard Mario was defeated by Bowser... How ominous...

A gossip-loving Toad
Toad Town News Toad Town Underground News
Frantic Fuzzies Conquer Koopa Village

Recently, it seems that Fuzzies have invaded Koopa Village and and[sic] are causing mayhem. Please exercise extreme caution when visiting Koopa Village...

Did you hear the gossip about Princess Peach?

I can't write it down here because it's unbelievable!♥♥♥

A gossip-loving Toad
Chapter 1 Toad Town News Secret Message Corner
The Explorer Kolorado Challenges the Mystery of the Desert!

Mr. Kolorado of Koopa Village, an explorer and archaeologist, has just started his search for the legendary ruins rumored to lie beneath Dry Dry Desert.

As of this writing, he has yet to come across a single clue. Morale, however, remains high!

Koopa Koot of Koopa Village is trying to recruit people to do him favors.

Word is, if you grant his requests, he rewards you. He's a pretty self-centered old Koopa, though, so who knows if anyone will be willing to help him.

If you're reading this and have a kind heart, why don't you do an old Koopa a favor?

An anonymous Koopa
Toad Town News Flash Toad Town Underground News
Mario More than a Match for the Koopa Bros. Fortress!

Our hero, Mario, has vanquished the Koopa Bros. who lived in the great fortress to the east.

The Koopa Bros., longtime underlings of Bowser, had been left to guard one of the kidnapped Star Spirits. That Star Spirit has returned to Star Haven, all thanks to our hero.

Huzzahs for Mario!

The train parked at the station at the south of town is pretty spiffy, isn't it? It's called K64.

Unfortunately, a huge boulder has fallen on the track and the train can't go anywhere.

Talk about a crying shame!

A railroad lover
Chapter 2 Toad Town News
Dry Dry Railroad's Grand Reopening!

The massive boulder problem plaguing Dry Dry Railroad has finally been solved. The tracks are as clear as the desert sky!

If you plan to visit Mt. Rugged or Dry Dry Desert, climb aboard the luxurious, convenient Dry Dry Railroad!

...paid for by Dry Dry Railroad

Don't scribble here.

Public Works Dept.,
Mushroom Kingdom
Toad Town News Toad Town Underground News1
Attention!
Gala Radio Giveaway!

If you listen to the radio, you have a chance to win some fabulous prizes! You have three chances to win!

C'mon! Tune in to the radio or these prizes'll tune you out!

Listen to the Radio Information channel for more details.

DJ Toad-rock
Princess Peach Gossip

I heard from this friend of mine whose sister heard Peach likes ♥♥♥♥ ★★★★.

Anyway, my cousin ××× said that ○○○ told her ♥♥ said it's true. You think it is?

A gossip-loving Toad
Chapter 3 Toad Town News Toad Town Underground News
Ancient Ruins Discovered in Dry Dry Desert

Our resident archaeologist, the esteemed Mr. Kolorado, has finally discovered the legendary Dry Dry Ruins.

Although it could not be confirmed at press time, Mario may have played a key role. Details are sketchy, but if the early reports are true, a Star Spirit languishing in the ruins has been rescued.

Let's hear it for Mario!

Miss Tayce T.'s cooking class will be canceled for a while.

Miss T. is very sad to make this announcement. Her beauty has faded because of her sadness. You'd better not eat dishes cooked by Miss T. or you might just turn pale.

A gossip-loving Toad
Toad Town News
Ghost Sightings Slowly Fade

The rash of ghost sightings in the area seemed to be reaching epidemic proportions.

Lately, though, we've seen a marked decrease. And now, we likely know why. The Forever Forest path guard tells us that Mario has entered the forest.

As soon as we can, TTN will interview Mario to get a first-hand report on this bold move. Stay tuned to this board for our follow-up to this breaking news.

So sleepy... Please... Don't make me work so hard.

Toad Town News Toad Town Underground News
Princess Peach's Cooking Contest
Postponed Due to Lack of Castle

The annual Cooking Contest sponsored by Princess Peach has been postponed indefinitely.

Besides sponsoring the annual affair, Peach also hosted the culinary contest at her castle. The disappearance of the castle itself presents some perplexing problems for the contest planners.

To those who are pulling their hair out in frustration, we say: Keep the faith, champion chefs! Mario will save the day!

You read this underground newsboard a lot, don't you?

You must have a lot of free time, huh?

Underground news writer
Chapter 4 Toad Town News Righteous Message Corner
Shy Guy Invasion!
Robbing Rogues Run Roughshod!

A squad of scurrilous Shy Guys has beset Toad Town, leaving our fair citizens in a daze. The thefts are too numerous to name here, but suffice it to say residents are urged to guard their possessions.

It's still unclear where the Shy Guys are hiding out. We'll post news as it breaks.

How many Koopa Troopas have been beaten up by Mario?

It's shameful...

An anonymous Koopa
Toad Town News
Ghost Story, Part Two
Mario's Coup de Boo

Breaking news on our continuing ghost coverage:

It seems that a single Boo was responsible for all of the sightings in town. This Boo was merely looking for a brave soul to help vanquish a Boo-eating monster.

Mario, of course, took the challenge and punished the great beast, freeing another Star Spirit in the process.

Afterlife has returned to normal for the Boos, so the town hauntings should cease.

Next week's editorial: Why Mario is The Man!

Scribbling here is so fun!

Toad Town News Flash Secret Confession Corner
Shy Guys Still Stealing
Toad Town in Trouble!

Look around, folks! Shy Guys still run rampant in our town.

Miss Tayce T., our resident master chef, recently lost a vital frying pan to the pests. These scoundrels came upon Minh T. in her flower garden and gave her quite a fright.

By the main gate, they drove a well-meaning shopkeeper from his very own store. They've even been seen bouncing on the bed in Toad's House.

Reports are pouring in from all over town about these miniature menaces. They're everywhere! Please take care, folks!

To tell you the truth, I'm crazy about Miss Bow.

She's so arrogant...so very headstrong... I love it! I can't believe I'm writing this... If Miss Bow sees this, what'll I do?

Just thinking about her gives me chills...♥

A scary Boo
from Boo's Mansion
Toad Town News Underground Message Corner
The Very Latest Tour Information

Toad Town Tours are planning many types of trips for your holidays this year.

There's a Pleasant Path and Fortress Tour, an Exploration Tour of Dry Dry Ruins, a Cruise Tour in the South Sea by luxury liner, and a full selection of Winter Sports Tours in the Shiver region. We have a tour to fit every preference, and our reservation agents are standing by.

For further information, please come by our office or request a brochure. Thank you.

Toad Town Tours

I hate fighting Mario! I won't do it anymore!

Somehow he always gets the best of us in the end.

A Bowser underling
Toad Town News
Volcano Wakes from Slumber

The once dormant volcano in the South Sea has officially been classified as active. As molten lava can be lethal, travel there is now forbidden.

TT Meteorological Agency

Say hello to Spike! I'm gonna be big in this town!

Don't listen to this idiot! This is my turf!

The true Nash T.
Toad Town News Flash
What Shy Guy Problem?
Mario Trounces Thieves

The little larceny-lovers known as Shy Guys have finally quit terrorizing the town. Mario tracked them to their Toy Box hideout, valiantly dispersed their ranks, and managed to rescue an imprisoned Star Spirit.

To those who would prey on the innocent and weak, we say this: Mario will prevail!

I've come back! I'm sure you missed me!

I've got a foolproof plan for coins. See you on the road!

Kent C. Koopa
Chapter 5 Toad Town News Secret Sale
A Whale of a Story

The small island that appeared recently in the harbor has turned out to be an ailing whale from the deeps.

Apparently the whale was floating there, trying to quell a stomachache caused by a hairy caterpillar it swallowed.

Mario saved the caterpillar, which had been used as bait by a fisherman. Both whale and caterpillar felt lots better.

All's "whale" that ends "whale"!

We'll send you beautiful photos of Princess Peach.

To inquire about this special offer, please send a letter to the following address:

Toad Town Post Office
P.O. Box 7144
Secret Toad

We will accept no complaints or returned goods.

Toad Town News Toad Town Underground News
Flower Days are Blooming!

Take one look in front of the Post Office or in the garden of Minh T. and you'll see that Flower Days are here.

Let's make this town bloom! Grow flowers in your home garden or plant a few in the town flower garden!

Bowser's Castle Infiltration Report

I sneaked into Bowser's Castle, pretending to be one of his underlings.

Braving the dark, I managed to avoid Koopatrols and Hammer Bros.

It wasn't easy to climb up the castle, but spying was a piece of cake.

Anyway, I thought the castle was quite well decorated. Isn't it supposed to be gross?

I don't want to go there again.

A curious Koopa
Toad Town News Angry Corner Message
Pleasant Path to Become a Toll Road?!

An enormous Koopa Troopa has parked himself on Pleasant Path between Koopa Village and Toad Town.

The huge creature, who is apparently calling himself Kent C. Koopa, demands coins from every passing traveler. If the traveler refuses, this brute blocks the way with his enormous body.

We must stop this extortion as soon as possible! Any ideas would be welcome... For now, we would suggest that you take some coins with you when you go to Koopa Village.

I bought Princess Peach's photos by mail order, but they were a total rip-off!

I paid 100 coins, but I got only three photos, all of which were horribly out of focus!

They sure as Sushie weren't beautiful! Give me back my coins, you swindler!

A big fan of Princess Peach
Chapter 6 Mysterious Events File
Door to Another World Opens In Center of Toad Town

Behind an unremarkable door that appeared in the center of Minh T.'s flower garden, a flower world seems to exist.

Toad Town officials are considering a scouting team but there's probably no point, as Mario has already stepped through. We await word from him.

Where did the door come from? And why? And how?

Mysterious Events Investigation Team

Flowers can speak, you know. I heard Mario talking with them. Then he went through a magical door to their land.

I'd love to go there.

A scribble-loving little Toad
Toad Town News
Volcano Blows its Lid on Lavalava Island
Mario Escapes Molten Magma

A little while ago we reported on new volcanic activity erupting on an island in the South Sea. Mt. Lavalava on Lavalava Island was the volcano in question.

We recently received a report from Kolorado, the famed archaeologist who journeyed into the volcano with Mario. He states that Bowser's minions were behind the seismic tremors that caused the volcano to violently erupt.

At great risk to life and limb, Mario made a daring rescue of the Star Spirit that was held in the fiery depths.

Mario...he's on fire!!!

Mr. Nash T. and his gang rule the streets... Nobody is safe from us, NOBODY!!!!

Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!

Mysterious Events File Toad Town Underground News
Reports from the Bizarre Interdimensional Door
Another World, Same Story

A world populated by flowers lies on the other side of the mysterious door in Minh T.'s flower garden.

It should come as no surprise to learn that Bowser's goons were causing trouble there. But guess what? Our own Mario did a little extermination of the pests in that garden!

By kicking Bowser's underlings out of the world, he also saved another Star Spirit! Now that's flower power!

××× and ○○○ are ♥♥♥♥.

Did you know that?

Now their secret's out!

A gossip-loving Toad
Chapter 7 Toad Town News Toad Town Underground News
!!Breaking News!!
Peach's Castle Spotted?!

On fine days, some keen-eyed observers have reported seeing a tiny black dot way up in the sky.

It is only a faint shadow, but even that is enough to fill the people of our fair town with hope.

Although the shape is fuzzy, popular opinion holds that it is Bowser's and Peach's Castles, linked together.

Perhaps there is hope after all! Princess Peach! Come home!

The TTN staff

A few days ago, I ate some of Miss Tayce T.'s homemade food. They say she loves to cook, don't you know.

Unfortunately, we were served Mistakes.

The guy I was with really liked his but mine was so disgusting I almost barfed. It was that foul.

I guess I was just unlucky but I'm nervous about trying again...

Unlucky guy
with an upset stomach
Toad Town News
Safety Week
Let's Prevent Accidents!

As the inside of pipes may be dangerous, do not let children enter them. You never know what sort of creatures might hide within. Even adults should think twice before exploring.

Toad Town
Crime Prevention Office

Both the people who read and write these messages must have nothing to do but gossip.

Of course, I'm one of 'em.

Toad Town News
Shiver Sensation!
Mario Masters Crystal Palace

Mario went to the Shiver region to look for the last Star Spirit and discovered the legendary Crystal Palace at the top of Shiver Mountain.

This Palace is said to have been built and dedicated to the Star Spirits. Bowser's evil followers, however, had taken it over.

Mario put those goons on ice and saved the last Star Spirit!

Now, with all of the Star Spirits together, they're on their way to Shooting Star Summit. It's finally time to head for Bowser's Castle! Good luck, Mario!!

★ Stars ★
♥ It's a heart.
Now I can draw a ♪

I love scribbling!

A little Toad!
Chapter 8 Toad Town News Underground Message Corner
Spirits at All-Time High

Now that Mario has found a way into Bowser's Castle, local folks cannot help but expect that our princess and her castle will soon return. Several shops even appear to be planning "Welcome Home" sales for the return.

Everywhere you look, hope shines in people's eyes. Will our fair town return to normal soon?

Lord Bowser, We were beaten... Don't get mad, please.

We all did our best... I swear it....

Bowser's underling
Toad Town News Toad Town Underground News
!!PRINCESS PEACH RESCUED!!
!!CASTLE DESCENDS!!
Commemorative Party to be Held

Just like we knew he would, Mario defeated Bowser and rescued our dear princess.

Bowser was badly beaten and will likely never return. We're sure of it. Almost positive.

Peach's Castle has been perfectly restored to its original position, and it even sports fresh paint!

A grand party celebrating the victory is planned at the castle, with everyone who's anyone in attendance.

Hooray for Mario! Hooray for our hero!!

From all the reporters, with many thanks! We owe you one, Mario!!

Hurrah for Princess Peach! Hurrah for Mario!! Mario was as strong as legend said he was!

He fought beside Goombario, Kooper, Parakarry, Bombette, Lady Boo[sic], Watt, Lakilester and Sushie!

We're gonna party like there's no tomorrow! Come on!

1 - In the Japanese version, the gossip-loving Toad posts something different:[1]

"Princess Peach may seem quiet, but I heard she has a [crush] on [Mario]! Whenever she's [kidnapped] by Bowser, I bet she wants [Mario] to [rescue] her!"


Names in other languages[edit]

Toad Town News[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キノコタウンニュース[?]
Kinoko Taun Nyūsu 		Mushroom Town News
Chinese (simplified) 蘑菇镇新闻[?]
Mógūzhèn Xīnwén 		Toad Town News
German Toad Town News[?] -

Toad Town Underground News[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ウラニュース[?]
Ura Nyūsu 		Back-side News

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mario in Japan: Paper Mario". The Mushroom Kingdom. Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
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Paper Mario
Main characters Mario • Princess Peach • Twink • Bowser • Kammy Koopa • Goombario • Kooper • Bombette • Parakarry • Lady Bow • Watt • Sushie • Lakilester
Species Baby Yoshi • Bellbell Plant • Boo • Bub-ulb • Bulb Bush • Candy Cane • Cymbal Bush • Doogan • Dryite • Flower Spirit • Heart Plant • Li'l Oink • Munchlesia • Ninji • Nomadimouse • Penguin • Raven • Sentinel • Snowman • Spinning Flower • Star Kid • Toad • Trumpet Plant • Yoshi
Minor characters Albino Dino • Bootler • Bruce • Bubble Plant • Chet Rippo • Chuck Quizmo • Club 64 bartender • Dane T. • DJ Toad • Fearsome 5 • Fice T. • Fishmael • Flight • Franky • Frost T. • Gooma • Goomama • Goombaria • Goompa • Goompapa • Gourmet Guy • Great Gossip Trio • Guard Door • Harry • Herbert • Herringway • Igor • King Mousta • Kolorado • Kolorado's wife • Koopa Koot • Kooper's mother • Koover • Lakilulu • Lily • Little Mouser • Little T. • Luigi • Madam Merlar • Master Poet • Mayor Penguin • Mayor Penguin's wife • Merle • Merlee • Merlon • Merlow • Merluvlee • Minh T. • Mini T. • Mort T. • Moustafa • Mr. E • Mr. Hammer • Muss T. • Nomadimouse • Oaklie • Penguin patrol • Petunia • Pop Diva • Posie • Postmaster • Rangers • Raphael the Raven • Rhuff • Rip Cheato • Rosie • Rowf • Russ T. • Sashimie • Spiky John • Spiky Tom • Spiny Tromp • Stanley • Sun • Tayce T. • Three Beautiful Sisters • Toad in the Desert • Toad Minister • Tolielip • Trading Event Toad • Vanna T. • Village Leader • Watt's mother • Whacka • Whale • Whirlwind • Wise Wisterwood • Yakkey
Chapters Opening • A Plea From the Stars • Storming Koopa Bros. Fortress • The Mystery of Dry, Dry Ruins • The "Invincible" Tubba Blubba • Trials in the Toy Box • Hot, Hot Times on Lavalava Island • Dark Days in Flower Fields • A Star Spirit on Ice • A Star-Powered Showdown
Star Spirits Eldstar • Mamar • Skolar • Muskular • Misstar • Klevar • Kalmar
Bosses Bill Blaster • Blooper (Baby · Electro · Super) • Bowser • Bowser??? • Buzzar • Chomp (Stone) • Crystal King (Bit) • Fuzzipede • Fuzzy • Goomba (Bros. · King) • Koopa Troopa (Bros. · Jr. · Kent C.) • Lakilester • Magikoopa (Kammy Koopa) • Monstar • Piranha Plant (Lava · Lava Bud · Petit) • Ruff Puff (Huff N. · Tuff) • Shy Guy (Anti · Big Lantern Ghost · General · Squad · Stack · Stilt) • The Master • Tubba Blubba (Tubba's Heart) • Tutankoopa
Enemies B. Bill Blaster • Bob-omb • Bullet Bill (Bombshell) • Buzzy Beetle (Bony · Chan · Spike Top) • Bzzap! • Cleft (Hyper) • Clubba (White) • Crazee Dayzee (Amazy) • Duplighost (Lee) • Fuzzy (Forest · Jungle) • Goomba (Gloomba · Hyper · Paragoomba (Hyper · Paragloomba) · Spiked (Gloomba)) • Gulpit • Hammer Bro • Hurt Plant • Koopa Troopa (Dark · Dry Bones · Paratroopa · Koopatrol) • Lakitu • Lava Bubble (Ember) • M. Bush • Magikoopa (Gray · Green · Red · White · Yellow) • Monty Mole (Flower Fields) • Piranha Plant (Frost · Putrid) • Pokey (Mummy) • Ruff Puff • Shy Guy (Bandit · Groove · Medi · Pyro · Sky · Spear · Spy) • Spiny • Swooper (Swoopula)
Locations Boo's Mansion • Boo's Shop • Bowser's Castle • Cloudy Climb • Club 64 • Crystal Palace • Dry Dry Desert • Dry Dry Outpost • Dry Dry Railroad • Dry Dry Ruins • Flower Fields • Forever Forest • Goomba King's Fortress • Goomba Road • Goomba Village • Gusty Gulch • Harry's Shop • Item Shop • Jade Jungle • Koopa Bros. Fortress • Koopa Village • Koopa's Shop • Lavalava Island • Little Mouser's Shop • Mario's House • Mt. Lavalava • Mt. Rugged • Princess Peach's room • Peach's Castle • Playroom • Pleasant Path • Shiver City • Shiver Mountain • Shiver Region • Shiver Shop • Shiver Snowfield • Shooting Star Summit • Shroom Grocery • Shy Guy's Toy Box • Starborn Valley • Star Haven • Star Haven Shop • Star Way • Storehouse • Sun Tower • Toad House • Toad Town • Toad Town Dojo • Toad Town Post Office • Toad Town Tunnels • Tubba Blubba's Castle • Windy Mill • Yoshi's Cabana • Yoshi's Village
Moves Action command • Air Lift • Air Raid • Belly Flop • Body Slam • Bomb • Charge • Chill Out • Cloud Nine • Dash • Dizzy Shell • Electro Dash • Fan Smack • Fire Shell • First Strike • Focus • Ground Pound • Guard • Headbonk • Hurricane • Jump • Lullaby • Mega Bomb • Mega Shock • Multibonk • Outta Sight • Peach Beam • Power Bomb • Power Shell • Power Shock • Refresh • Run Away • Shell Shot • Shell Toss • Sky Dive • Smack • Smooch • Spin Dash • Spiny Flip • Spiny Surge • Spook • Squirt • Star Beam • Star Storm • Tattle • Tidal Wave • Time Out • Turbo Charge • Up & Away • Water Block
Stats / statuses Badge Point • Charged • Danger • DEF-Up • Dizzy • Electrified • Flower Point • Frozen • Heart Point • Immobilized • Injured • Invisible • Peril • Poison • POW-Down • POW-Up • Prohibited Command • Sleep • Star Point • Star Power • Stone • Tiny
Objects Badge • Beehive • Brick block • Bubble • Chain • Chomp Rock • Coin • Fire Bar • Flower • Heart • Hidden block • Jack-in-the-box • K64 • Koopa Clown Car • Lakitu's Cloud • Metal Block • Power Platform • Puff Puff Machine • Recovery block • Save Block • Slot Machine • Star Ship • Stilts • Stone Block • Super Block • Switch • Treasure chest (Mysterious) • Warp Pipe • Wooden box • Wooden dock • Yellow Block
Miscellaneous 64th Trivia Quiz-Off • Badges • Bestiary • Block locations (Hidden) • Enemy formations • Gallery • Glitches • Goombario and the Adventure of the Hot Lava Rocks • Bowser's Diary Quiz • Jump Attack • Letters • Luigi's Diary • Media • Parade • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Selling prices • Shops • Smash Attack • Soundtrack • Staff • Star Pieces • Star Point amounts • Story predictions • Tayce T. recipes • Toad Town News • Trading Events • Treasure Chest locations• Unnamed NPCs (By location: A–S · T–Z)
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