Big Top

Big Top is the talking hat of MC Ballyhoo, and serves as his co-host in the Wii game Mario Party 8. Big Top not only has the ability of speech, but also has a mind of its own. He later appeared as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He shared a trophy with MC Ballyhoo.

What Big Top stores
Despite its size, Big Top can hold a number of things inside of itself.


 * Coins and Coin Bags (Chump Charity)
 * Tic-Tac Balls (Tic-Tac-Drop)
 * Star Rod (end of Star Battle)
 * Year's supply of Candy on a platform.
 * Big Top also pops a propeller out of his head when Ballyhoo must take flight.

Trophy Information from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
''The two emcees of the Star Carnival, an event held once a year to determine the biggest superstar. Big Top (on top) and Ballyhoo (on bottom) provide all Star Carnival commentary, and while Ballyhoo is energetic and over the top, Big Top provides a reserved counterpoint to his partner's antics. Despite their conflicting personalities, they're inseparable.''

Trivia

 * Big Top is named after "big top", an alternate word for "carnival". The "Top" part of his name is also likely a reference to the fact that he is a hat.