- In Mario Kart 64, a Magikoopa was planed as a playable character, but was replaced by Donkey Kong in the final version.
- A Cheese Pyramid serves as a treasure in Wario Land: Shake It!'s Ratl Ruins stage, along with many other curios.
- A giraffe Animal Buddy was supposed to be in Donkey Kong Country, but got scrapped for unknown reasons.
