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In the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'', the Mushroom King is Princess Toadstool's father and the de facto leader of the Mushroom Kingdom. However, he is depicted as scatterbrained and dimwitted, so his responsible daughter often performs his royal duties in his stead. [[Wooster]], one of his subjects, is occasionally at odds with him due to his intelligence. | In the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'', the Mushroom King is Princess Toadstool's father and the de facto leader of the Mushroom Kingdom. However, he is depicted as scatterbrained and dimwitted, so his responsible daughter often performs his royal duties in his stead. [[Wooster]], one of his subjects, is occasionally at odds with him due to his intelligence. | ||
Based on his role, it is likely that he was based off the [[Mushroom Kings]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as he plays a similar role in the comic strips (having a [[ | Based on his role, it is likely that he was based off the [[Mushroom Kings]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as he plays a similar role in the comic strips (having a [[magic wand]] that is often taken by Bowser's forces and being transformed into various animals). | ||
===''Super Mario Bros.'' Film=== | ===''Super Mario Bros.'' Film=== | ||
[[File:King film 1.png|thumb|200px|King | [[File:King film 1.png|thumb|200px|The King, depicted by Lance Henriksen in a cameo role.]] | ||
'''King | '''The King''' (not to be confused with the actual [[President Koopa]]), as he is known here, appears as a main character in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]. He is [[Princess Daisy (film character)|Daisy's]] father and the king of [[Dinohattan]], but had been overthrown and de-evolved by President Koopa into a giant sentient fungus that had spread across the parallel world to obstruct Koopa's construction projects. | ||
He continually aids Mario and Luigi throughout the film in their quest to defeat Koopa. Once they successfully do so by killing Koopa, King | He continually aids Mario and Luigi throughout the film in their quest to defeat Koopa. Once they successfully do so by killing Koopa, the King reverts back to his human form and exclaims, "I'm back... I love those plumbers!" | ||
He also appears in the webcomic sequel to the film, where he is now called [[Reznor]], his original name from the ''Super Mario Bros.'' film script. The name "Reznor" is a reference to the fights scientists believed would have taken place between the [[President Koopa|T. rex]] and the [[Princess Daisy (film character)|Triceratops]] in prehistoric times, due to the Reznor's similarity to this dinosaur. | He also appears in the webcomic sequel to the film, where he is now called [[Reznor]], his original name from the ''Super Mario Bros.'' film script. The name "Reznor" is a reference to the fights scientists believed would have taken place between the [[President Koopa|T. rex]] and the [[Princess Daisy (film character)|Triceratops]] in prehistoric times, due to the Reznor's similarity to this dinosaur. | ||
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The Mushroom King is a seldom-seen ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom. Although he is said to rule alongside the princess, he is a figure that is mostly absent in the video game series. However, he does make an appearance in other early media.
History
Super Mario Bros.
In the NES instruction booklet of Super Mario Bros., the Mushroom King is briefly mentioned in passing as the father of Princess Toadstool. With the exception of Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, this is not included in subsequent releases. This is due to the fact that no Japanese manual mentions him, and his hinted existence was invented by the English localization team.[1]
Nintendo Comics System
In the Nintendo Comics System, the Mushroom King is Princess Toadstool's father and the de facto leader of the Mushroom Kingdom. However, he is depicted as scatterbrained and dimwitted, so his responsible daughter often performs his royal duties in his stead. Wooster, one of his subjects, is occasionally at odds with him due to his intelligence.
Based on his role, it is likely that he was based off the Mushroom Kings from Super Mario Bros. 3 as he plays a similar role in the comic strips (having a magic wand that is often taken by Bowser's forces and being transformed into various animals).
Super Mario Bros. Film
The King (not to be confused with the actual President Koopa), as he is known here, appears as a main character in the Super Mario Bros. film. He is Daisy's father and the king of Dinohattan, but had been overthrown and de-evolved by President Koopa into a giant sentient fungus that had spread across the parallel world to obstruct Koopa's construction projects.
He continually aids Mario and Luigi throughout the film in their quest to defeat Koopa. Once they successfully do so by killing Koopa, the King reverts back to his human form and exclaims, "I'm back... I love those plumbers!"
He also appears in the webcomic sequel to the film, where he is now called Reznor, his original name from the Super Mario Bros. film script. The name "Reznor" is a reference to the fights scientists believed would have taken place between the T. rex and the Triceratops in prehistoric times, due to the Reznor's similarity to this dinosaur.
Gallery
- 100px-KingToadstool coloringbooks.jpg
Coloring Book page.
References
- ^ Legends of Localization comparing the Japanese and North American storylines of Super Mario Bros. (Retrieved April 30, 2014)
