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{{quote|This is the melody I've been looking for. Thank you for the inspiration!|Toadofsky|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}} | {{quote|This is the melody I've been looking for. Thank you for the inspiration!|Toadofsky|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}} | ||
'''Toadofsky''' is a famous [[Toad (species)|Toad]] composer in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. His name is a reference Russian composer {{wp|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}}, although his hair looks more like that of {{wp|Johann Sebastian Bach}}. He is found in [[Melody Bay]], a small area connected to [[Tadpole Pond]], where he is struggling to compose a new song due to composer's block. Mario can help him by playing three specific melodies, and after each one, Toadofsky will give Mario a special membership card which unlocks items at the Tadpole Pond's [[List of shops in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars#Tadpole Pond|Juice Bar]]. After all three melodies are played, Toadofsky allows Mario to compose the last quarter of the symphony himself. During the ending, Toadofsky is seen putting on a concert attended by [[ | '''Toadofsky''' is a famous [[Toad (species)|Toad]] composer in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. His name is a reference Russian composer {{wp|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}}, although his hair looks more like that of {{wp|Johann Sebastian Bach}}. He is found in [[Melody Bay]], a small area connected to [[Tadpole Pond]], where he is struggling to compose a new song due to composer's block. Mario can help him by playing three specific melodies, and after each one, Toadofsky will give Mario a special membership card which unlocks items at the Tadpole Pond's [[List of shops in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars#Tadpole Pond|Juice Bar]]. After all three melodies are played, Toadofsky allows Mario to compose the last quarter of the symphony himself. During the ending, Toadofsky is seen putting on a concert attended by [[Frog Sage]]. | ||
Toadofsky, referred to as '''Toadofski''', also appears in ''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]''. He gives Mario, [[Luigi]] and [[Toad]] one of the six [[Mushroom]]s in exchange for Mario composing a new song. Mario titled his new composition, "Falling Down a Waterfall". | Toadofsky, referred to as '''Toadofski''', also appears in ''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]''. He gives Mario, [[Luigi]] and [[Toad]] one of the six [[Mushroom]]s in exchange for Mario composing a new song. Mario titled his new composition, "Falling Down a Waterfall". | ||
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==Melodies of Toadofsky's symphony== | ==Melodies of Toadofsky's symphony== | ||
*"Frogfucius' suite #18", learned from reading a poster on Frogfucius' island, awards the [[Alto Card]]. | *"Frogfucius' suite #18", learned from reading a poster on Frogfucius' island, awards the [[Alto Card]]. | ||
*"Moleville blues", learned from [[Ma'Mole and Pa'Mole|Pa'Mole]] in the [[ | *"Moleville blues", learned from [[Ma'Mole and Pa'Mole|Pa'Mole]] in the [[Mole Mines]], awards the [[Tenor Card]]. | ||
*A song learned from a [[Starslap]] in [[Monstro Town]], awards the [[Soprano Card]]. | *A song learned from a [[Starslap]] in [[Monstro Town]], awards the [[Soprano Card]]. | ||
*Mario himself composes the last quarter of the symphony in Tadpole Pond. | *Mario himself composes the last quarter of the symphony in Tadpole Pond. | ||
Revision as of 18:04, November 17, 2023
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| Species | Toad |
| First appearance | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023) |
- “This is the melody I've been looking for. Thank you for the inspiration!”
- —Toadofsky, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Toadofsky is a famous Toad composer in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. His name is a reference Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, although his hair looks more like that of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is found in Melody Bay, a small area connected to Tadpole Pond, where he is struggling to compose a new song due to composer's block. Mario can help him by playing three specific melodies, and after each one, Toadofsky will give Mario a special membership card which unlocks items at the Tadpole Pond's Juice Bar. After all three melodies are played, Toadofsky allows Mario to compose the last quarter of the symphony himself. During the ending, Toadofsky is seen putting on a concert attended by Frog Sage.
Toadofsky, referred to as Toadofski, also appears in Mario and the Incredible Rescue. He gives Mario, Luigi and Toad one of the six Mushrooms in exchange for Mario composing a new song. Mario titled his new composition, "Falling Down a Waterfall".
Melodies of Toadofsky's symphony
- "Frogfucius' suite #18", learned from reading a poster on Frogfucius' island, awards the Alto Card.
- "Moleville blues", learned from Pa'Mole in the Mole Mines, awards the Tenor Card.
- A song learned from a Starslap in Monstro Town, awards the Soprano Card.
- Mario himself composes the last quarter of the symphony in Tadpole Pond.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | キノコフスキー Kinokofusukī |
Portmanteau of「キノコ」(kinoko, mushroom) and "Tchaikovsky" |
| German | Toadzart |
Portmanteau of Toad + "Mozart" |
| Spanish | Toadofsky |
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Trivia
- According to the Player's Guide, if he does not come up with a song and make some money soon, he will have to compose video game music for games starring a hedgehog.[1] This is a reference to the Sonic the Hedgehog series, referencing the rivalry between Nintendo and Sega at the time.
References
- ^ Pelland, Scott, and Kent Miller. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Player's Guide. Page 31. "While waiting for inspiration, he's been drawing down his savings. But if he doesn't come up with some dough soon, he'll have to submit himself to the ultimate indignity: writing music for video games starring a hedgehog. Zounds!"
