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''For other uses of the name Spike, see [[Spike (disambiguation)]].'' | ''For other uses of the name Spike, see [[Spike (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
[[Image:foremanspike.jpg |frame|right|'''Foreman Spike''' in ''Mobile Golf''.]] | [[Image:foremanspike.jpg |frame|right|'''Foreman Spike''' in ''Mobile Golf''.]] | ||
'''Foreman Spike''' was the angry foreman of the construction site where [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] worked. Rather than help them, Spike continuously tried to hinder the brothers from doing their job | '''Foreman Spike''' was the angry foreman of the construction site where [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] worked. Rather than help them, Spike continuously tried to hinder the brothers from doing their job perhaps to rake in the cash for himself. He is a bearded villain who always wears sunglasses, although in ''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]'', he did not have a beard. Foreman Spike is said to be a prototype for [[Wario]] and/or [[Waluigi]], much like [[Pauline]] was for [[Princess Peach]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Wrecking Crew'' series=== | ===''Wrecking Crew'' series=== | ||
====''Wrecking Crew''==== | ====''Wrecking Crew''==== | ||
Foreman Spike first appeared in the bonus stages and some phases from the game ''[[Wrecking Crew]]''. While Mario runs around in the foreground, Spike runs around in the background trying to outdo the hero. | Foreman Spike first appeared in the bonus stages and some phases from the game ''[[Wrecking Crew]]''. While Mario runs around in the foreground, Spike runs around in the background trying to outdo the hero. While he cannot directly hurt Mario, he will smash down walls, and try to knock Mario off the platform he's standing on. However, Mario can do the same back to him. He also appears in the later regular stages. | ||
====''Wrecking Crew '98''==== | ====''Wrecking Crew '98''==== | ||
[[Image:ForemanSpikeSprite.PNG|frame|left|Foreman Spike sprite.]] | [[Image:ForemanSpikeSprite.PNG|frame|left|Foreman Spike sprite.]] | ||
Foreman Spike returns in the Japan-only title ''Wrecking Crew '98''. He is the fifth challenger in the puzzle mode game. In this game, Spike is working for [[Bowser]] himself, helping the [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] king build a series of new hideouts. Additionally, Foreman Spike has been | Foreman Spike returns in the Japan-only title ''Wrecking Crew '98''. He is the fifth challenger in the puzzle mode game. In this game, Spike is working for [[Bowser]] himself, helping the [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] king build a series of new hideouts. Additionally, Foreman Spike has been redesigned to have a mustache and red nose, resembling Wario. | ||
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===''Mobile Golf''=== | ===''Mobile Golf''=== | ||
In the Japan-only Game Boy golf title ''[[Mobile Golf]]'', Foreman Spike is an unlockable character. He has reverted back to his original ''Wrecking Crew'' design. | In the Japan-only Game Boy golf title ''[[Mobile Golf]]'', Foreman Spike is an unlockable character. He has reverted back to his original ''Wrecking Crew'' design and is now overweight. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 17:24, May 26, 2010
For other uses of the name Spike, see Spike (disambiguation).
Foreman Spike was the angry foreman of the construction site where Mario and Luigi worked. Rather than help them, Spike continuously tried to hinder the brothers from doing their job perhaps to rake in the cash for himself. He is a bearded villain who always wears sunglasses, although in Wrecking Crew '98, he did not have a beard. Foreman Spike is said to be a prototype for Wario and/or Waluigi, much like Pauline was for Princess Peach.
History
Wrecking Crew series
Wrecking Crew
Foreman Spike first appeared in the bonus stages and some phases from the game Wrecking Crew. While Mario runs around in the foreground, Spike runs around in the background trying to outdo the hero. While he cannot directly hurt Mario, he will smash down walls, and try to knock Mario off the platform he's standing on. However, Mario can do the same back to him. He also appears in the later regular stages.
Wrecking Crew '98
Foreman Spike returns in the Japan-only title Wrecking Crew '98. He is the fifth challenger in the puzzle mode game. In this game, Spike is working for Bowser himself, helping the Koopa king build a series of new hideouts. Additionally, Foreman Spike has been redesigned to have a mustache and red nose, resembling Wario.
Mobile Golf
In the Japan-only Game Boy golf title Mobile Golf, Foreman Spike is an unlockable character. He has reverted back to his original Wrecking Crew design and is now overweight.
Trivia
- The Gold Mantis is one of the thirty-six karts in Mario Kart DS, as one of Waluigi's karts.
- The Japanese Super Smash Bros. website claimed Mario's brown costume in the Super Smash Bros. series is based on Foreman Spike's outfit in Wrecking Crew '98.
Names in Other Languages
| VS. Wrecking Crew / Wrecking Crew | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Mario • Luigi |
| Items and objects | Coin • Door • Druma • Dynamite • Floor • Golden Hammera • Ladder (Ladder wall) • Lettera • Pillara • Wall |
| Enemies | Eggplant Mana • Fireball • Foreman Spikea • Gotchawrench |
| Phases | VS. Wrecking Crew • Wrecking Crewa |
Template:MG may refer to...
- Template:Mobile Golf, covering Mobile Golf.
- Template:MG N64, covering Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64.
- Template:MG GBC, covering Mario Golf for the Game Boy Color.
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