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by YoshiWrangler
Sat May 17, 2014 4:01 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros. (Franchise)
Topic: What are Boos ghosts of?
Replies: 4
Views: 2894

What are Boos ghosts of?

I've wondered this for quite a while, if Boos are ghosts, what were they in life? After some consideration I've come up with a disturbing answer. Kirbys. Boos are dead Kirbys. The physical resemblance is startling. Big circles with stubby, fingerless arms. Same eyes. They even blush the same. Of cou...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: Site/Forum Updates
Topic: Second Sight DVD/Blu-Ray Release of Super Mario Bros.
Replies: 29
Views: 40367

Re: Second Sight DVD/Blu-Ray Release of Super Mario Bros.

Besides being HD, what differences will there be between DVD & Blue ray? I've just got a DVD player and no plans ro upgrade anytime soon.
by YoshiWrangler
Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Mario Mania Player's Guide Preview
Replies: 4
Views: 2726

Re: Mario Mania Player's Guide Preview

I'm intrigued by the reference to "magic and mayhem" which sounds like they may have had one of the earier fantasy scripts. Of course, for a blurb this size they may have just phoned in a two minute interview and who knows who gave them what info from where. Great find, anyway.
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Yoshi's Film/Game Portrayal
Replies: 11
Views: 3510

Re: Yoshi's Film/Game Portrayal

I've been greatly enjoying the comics, and do like your take on Yoshi. Are you saying the spines/frills grew in after the movie, or that he always looked like this, like Luigi & the king look different?
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:21 am
Forum: Fan Media
Topic: Gone Goomba
Replies: 0
Views: 3370

Gone Goomba

Just wrote this ode to Toad. It's based on the tune to Gone Country by Alan Jackson. GONE GOOMBA He's been playin' folk music all his life without much direction. But fungus has grown over the town just like an infection. He's noticed how everything has only gotten worse since Koopa's been Kinging. ...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Nostalgia Critic
Replies: 12
Views: 3655

Re: The Nostalgia Critic

Anybody know if the misunderstanding about Mario being Luigi's father started with the Critic, or if it goes back farther than him? If it did start with him he's got a lot to answer for. Even a casual viewer should be able to tell that Mario just raised Luigi like a parent. Yet I've had to straighte...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "They Changed it, now it sucks"
Replies: 9
Views: 2101

Re: "They Changed it, now it sucks"

Two words: Inspector Gadget. The list of evil changes is nearly endless, but here's a few. 1) Gadget's coat and hat are now tan, not grey. Seems minor, and if it was the only change I'd forgive it, but come on people! You couldn't find a grey trenchcoat?! First sign that noone cared about the origin...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies You're Anticipating
Replies: 92
Views: 22417

Re: Movies You're Anticipating

Looking forward to the new Godzilla in just about a month. Looks like this one's going to be truer to the original than the 1998 film. Thing is, I kinda liked that movie too, although I admit it was a terrible adaptation. Unlike the Mario movie, which had a limited pool to draw from, Godzilla had de...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:52 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Yoshi's Film/Game Portrayal
Replies: 11
Views: 3510

Re: Yoshi's Film/Game Portrayal

Yoshi is one of my favorite elements of the movie, a perfect example of a character from the games being translated into a more realistic yet reconizable form. He was also one of the few characters, besides the brothers themselves, who would have translated so well into live action. As much as I lov...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Calling All Fans! An Ideal Extended Cut
Replies: 49
Views: 13304

Re: Calling All Fans! An Ideal Extended Cut

Quick question... do we really need the Iggy Spike Rap reinserted? Do you remember how bad 90's movie rap was? (Ninja, ninja rap!) I wouldn't mind it as a bonus feature, but I'm not sure I'd want it in the middle of the film.
by YoshiWrangler
Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: Merchandise
Topic: ERTL Toy Line Discussion
Replies: 96
Views: 28079

Re: ERTL Toy Line Discussion

I don't own one, but I've seen the pictures. What's up with the Devo Chamber? Why does fungus come out of it? The fungus never de-evoled anyone! It's just strange considering what a good job they did with the police car.
by YoshiWrangler
Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: Merchandise
Topic: Goomba action figure collection
Replies: 3
Views: 1787

Re: Goomba action figure collection

I am soon to be the proud owner of one of the Devo exclusive Goombas after winning an E-Bay bid. I may have overpaid a bit ($30 including shipping) especialy considering that it comes without the red coat, so I'll have to pick up another regular Goomba to dress him, but since the Devo Chamber tends ...
by YoshiWrangler
Fri Apr 04, 2014 3:55 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros. (Franchise)
Topic: Thought : "Cold Blooded" Super Mario
Replies: 5
Views: 2649

Re: Thought : "Cold Blooded" Super Mario

Yeah, I once wrote a "novelization" of the first game, and had to figure out how to have Mario stomp his way through swarms of enemies without turning him into a psyco killer. Something you're just meant to overlook while playing, I guess. Like why Pac-Man never gains weight.
by YoshiWrangler
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:54 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Alternate '93 Casting
Replies: 27
Views: 4693

Re: Alternate '93 Casting

I wonder why so many think Danny Devito would have been a good Mario? Must be based on looks alone, because while he's a good actor he seems to only play unpleasant characters. I really can't see him in the role, though I admitt he would have done better than Tom Hanks...
by YoshiWrangler
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:09 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Between Dimensions
Replies: 1
Views: 1467

Between Dimensions

When Mario goes through the "solid" wall into Dinohattan, he first falls screaming through some kind of between dimension void, entering through one hole in this void and traveling in a straight line into another hole directly oposite. Along the "walls" of this void are several i...
by YoshiWrangler
Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:43 am
Forum: Fan Media
Topic: Goomba Costume
Replies: 16
Views: 6032

Re: Goomba Costume

I was hoping to see a finished product... What Kind of coat would you get for a costume like this? Or boots, for that matter?
by YoshiWrangler
Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:33 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: What made you think differently?
Replies: 9
Views: 2182

Re: What made you think differently?

Finding a Koopa action figure at a local comic store made me revisit this film, and I found I had been disliking it based on other peoples perceptions and not giving it a fair chance. Now it's one of my favorites.
by YoshiWrangler
Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:30 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: The Lizard in the new Spiderman movie looks like a Goomba
Replies: 17
Views: 5469

Re: The Lizard in the new Spiderman movie looks like a Goomb

Now they're saying the new live action Ninja Turtles look like Goombas.
I love the look of the movie Goombas, and can see why it's well remembered all these years later.
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:20 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros. (Franchise)
Topic: Mushroom City?
Replies: 3
Views: 1912

Mushroom City?

When are we going to get a game set in Mushroom City? We drive through it several times in the Mario Kart games. I for one would love to explore it. After all, The Mushroom Kingdom can't be all open fields or ice lands. Perhaps they're afraid they'll legitamize Dinohattan... How do you think a city ...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: Introductions Lounge
Topic: Another Fungi ready to join the Mario Party!
Replies: 4
Views: 2427

Re: Another Fungi ready to join the Mario Party!

I don't see how the site could die as long as we keep our trust in the fungus! The movie seems to be shaking off its reputation and gaining a new audiance, so who knows?
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:13 am
Forum: Merchandise
Topic: Substitute Action Figures
Replies: 1
Views: 1312

Substitute Action Figures

The Super Mario Bro's Movie was expected to be a summer blockbuster, so it seems odd to me that Ertl didn't make a bigger initial line of figures. The six they did offer just arn't enough. The brothers in particular look lonely against Koopa, his cousins and Goomba(s). So I went E-bay bargain huntin...
by YoshiWrangler
Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:29 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Amazon/IMDb Scores -- Ratings for a Re-Release
Replies: 53
Views: 39745

Re: Amazon/IMDb Scores -- Ratings for a Re-Release

Well, I just did my partiotic duty and created an imdb account in order to write a 10 star review. I also posted a 5 star Amazon review. This movie is doing much better there than at imdb, it's good to know the actuall consumers like the product.
by YoshiWrangler
Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:10 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: REVIEW: Well...What did you expect?
Replies: 2
Views: 1863

Re: REVIEW: Well...What did you expect?

At least he didn't say "What did you expect... Shakespeare!" Man, that line's overused.
And why are we still talking about Titanic anyway? The ship sank, get over it!
by YoshiWrangler
Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:04 am
Forum: Site/Forum Updates
Topic: 5/24/13--John Leguizamo Anniversary Greeting
Replies: 13
Views: 25647

Re: 5/24/13--John Leguizamo Anniversary Greeting

Anybody else think that he looks more like he could be Mario's brother now than he did 20 years ago? I think it's in the cheeks... compare his face to Bob Hoskins in '93. Am I wrong?
by YoshiWrangler
Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:59 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Which Mario games would make good movies?
Replies: 3
Views: 2061

Re: Which Mario games would make good movies?

Would you keep the paper elements? Because a live actor being folded into an airplane sounds painfull.
by YoshiWrangler
Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:03 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Overalls vs Jumpsuit
Replies: 8
Views: 3955

Overalls vs Jumpsuit

So people like to complain about every detail that the movie "got wrong". (don't know if you noticed, but Luigi doesn't have a moustache!) Among these details is the Mario Bro's outfits. They're not overalls like the game! Can you believe it? And when they do get special duds, it's not unt...
by YoshiWrangler
Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:56 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Which Mario games would make good movies?
Replies: 3
Views: 2061

Which Mario games would make good movies?

When Super Mario Bros. The Movie came out, there were not a lot of Mario games out there, and none with that much of a plot. So naturaly the writers had to come up with something new. Now, modern Mario games are seldom plot heavy, but perhaps one would work better as a straight addaptation. Luigi's ...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:48 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros. (Franchise)
Topic: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Replies: 1
Views: 1806

Re: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

Yeah, I've always loved the original GameCube classic and this was the main reason I got a 3DS. In my opinion it has some of the best use of 3D of any game, and is just different enough from the first to be unique while still keeping the feel of its predessesor.
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:28 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Super Mario/Metroid Prime
Replies: 2
Views: 2410

Super Mario/Metroid Prime

The scene: A fairly harmless inhabited planet, orbiting its sun and minding its own buisness. Suddenly, a meteor comes streaming through the sky. It crashes down with an impact so catastraphic the world is split in to, not as seperate halves but actually as seperate dimentions! Dimentions which you ...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:04 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Evolution
Replies: 10
Views: 2910

Re: Evolution

I know I'm in the minority here, but I don't believe in the theory of evolution. That being said, I also don't believe in fire flowers, koopa troopas or racoon tails that let you fly. So I had no real problem with the film in that regard. The whole point of good entertainment is that it brings you o...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: Super Mario Bros.
Topic: Super Mario Bros. The Movie: The End of an Era?
Replies: 9
Views: 3244

Re: Super Mario Bros. The Movie: The End of an Era?

An interesting theory, but I'm not sure I buy it. Remember, Mario being from Brooklyn, loving pasta ect. were only featured in non-game sources made in (or at least for) America. The games had never hinted at any of this, with the possible exception of the star spanggled shirt Mario wears in an earl...
by YoshiWrangler
Mon Feb 03, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: Introductions Lounge
Topic: Another Fungi ready to join the Mario Party!
Replies: 4
Views: 2427

Another Fungi ready to join the Mario Party!

Hey there! I'm YoshiWrangler. Glad to see this neglected classic has enough fans for a site like this. Also glad I'm not the only adult out there who owns the action figures! I look forward to digging into the content of these pages and contributing where I can.

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