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'''Mr. Sparkles''' is a character that appears in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]''. He is a bodybuilder who regularly weightlifts his signature frying pans, and is notable for, besides his build, his enthusiasm and constant smiling. | '''Mr. Sparkles''' is a character that first appears in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]''. He is a bodybuilder who regularly weightlifts his signature frying pans, and is notable for, besides his build, his enthusiasm and constant smiling. | ||
Mr. Sparkles first appears on a television program which catches [[5-Volt]]'s attention. He advertises a set of frying pans, but advises customers not to buy them until they get into shape, as the pans are allegedly heavy. Out of boredom, 5-Volt decides to partake in the bodybuilding exercise herself, helping her retrieve [[9-Volt]]'s dropped [[Nintendo 3DS]] later on. | Mr. Sparkles (accompanied by two [[Alien Bunny|Alien Bunnies]]) first appears on a television program which catches [[5-Volt]]'s attention. He advertises a set of frying pans, but advises customers not to buy them until they get into shape, as the pans are allegedly heavy. Out of boredom, 5-Volt decides to partake in the bodybuilding exercise herself, helping her retrieve [[9-Volt]]'s dropped [[Nintendo 3DS]] later on. | ||
Mr. Sparkles appears as a deception in the Sneaky Gamer mode of the game, lifting 9-Volt's television rack in place of 5-Volt to reveal himself, and may also appear on TV when it is on. | Mr. Sparkles appears as a deception in the [[Gamer|Sneaky Gamer]] mode of the game, lifting 9-Volt's television rack in place of 5-Volt to reveal himself, and may also appear on TV when it is on. | ||
In ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', Mr. Sparkles, now dressed in a toga, | In ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', Mr. Sparkles, now dressed in a toga, appears as the host of [[Megagame Muscles]], singing the [[Megagame Muscles (song)|song]] that plays during the mode.<ref name=Voice>Kyle Hebert. [https://twitter.com/kylehebert/status/1721173653478601207]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved November 8, 2023.</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Mr. Sparkles WarioWare Gold.png|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | Mr. Sparkles WarioWare Gold.png|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | ||
Megagame Muscles Stage 2 Players.png|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' | Megagame Muscles Stage 2 Players.png|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' | ||
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== Names in other languages == | == Names in other languages == | ||
{{Foreign names | {{Foreign names | ||
|FreE= | |FreE=M. Brillant (''Gold'')<ref name=kard>Named on his [[Wario Kard]] character cards in ''WarioWare Gold''.</ref> | ||
|FreEM=Mr. Shiny | |FreEM=Mr. Shiny | ||
|FreE2=Mr. Brillant{{ref needed}} | |||
|FreE2M=Mr. Shiny | |||
|FreA=M. Brillant | |FreA=M. Brillant | ||
|FreAM=Mr. Shiny | |FreAM=Mr. Shiny | ||
|Ger=Mr. Mucki | |Ger=Mr. Mucki<ref name=kard/> | ||
|GerM=Mr. Muscle | |GerM=Mr. Muscle | ||
|Spa=Sr. Fulgor | |SpaE=Mr. Fulgor (''Gold'')<ref name=kard/> | ||
|SpaM=Mr. | |SpaEM=Mr. Radiance | ||
|Spa=Sr. Fulgor{{ref needed}} | |||
|SpaM=Mr. Radiance | |||
|Jap=ミスターハッスル | |Jap=ミスターハッスル | ||
|JapR=Misutā Hassuru | |JapR=Misutā Hassuru | ||
|JapM=Mr. Hustle | |JapM=Mr. Hustle | ||
|Ita=Tano Ciarla | |Ita=Tano Ciarla<ref name=kard/> | ||
|ItaM=Anagram of | |ItaM=Anagram of "ciarlatano" (con artist) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Mr. Sparkles' rank A card states he frequents the same gym as a "wrestler who gets interviewed all the time," presumably a nod to the ''[[rhythmheaven:Rhythm Heaven (series)|Rhythm Heaven]]'' series' [[rhythmheaven:Ringside|Ringside]] game and its [[rhythmheaven:Wrestler|protagonist]]. | *Mr. Sparkles' rank A card states he frequents the same gym as a "wrestler who gets interviewed all the time," presumably a nod to the ''[[rhythmheaven:Rhythm Heaven (series)|Rhythm Heaven]]'' series' [[rhythmheaven:Ringside|Ringside]] game and its [[rhythmheaven:Wrestler|protagonist]]. | ||
*His Japanese and Italian names greatly imply that Mr. Sparkles is in truth a con artist and lies about the products he advertises. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:08, August 26, 2024
| Mr. Sparkles | |
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| Species | Human |
| First appearance | WarioWare Gold (2018) |
| Latest appearance | WarioWare: Move It! (2023) |
| Portrayed by | Kyle Hebert[1] |
- “Aren't muscles just the absolute best?”
- —Mr. Sparkles, WarioWare Gold
Mr. Sparkles is a character that first appears in WarioWare Gold. He is a bodybuilder who regularly weightlifts his signature frying pans, and is notable for, besides his build, his enthusiasm and constant smiling.
Mr. Sparkles (accompanied by two Alien Bunnies) first appears on a television program which catches 5-Volt's attention. He advertises a set of frying pans, but advises customers not to buy them until they get into shape, as the pans are allegedly heavy. Out of boredom, 5-Volt decides to partake in the bodybuilding exercise herself, helping her retrieve 9-Volt's dropped Nintendo 3DS later on.
Mr. Sparkles appears as a deception in the Sneaky Gamer mode of the game, lifting 9-Volt's television rack in place of 5-Volt to reveal himself, and may also appear on TV when it is on.
In WarioWare: Move It!, Mr. Sparkles, now dressed in a toga, appears as the host of Megagame Muscles, singing the song that plays during the mode.[1]
Profiles[edit]
WarioWare Gold character cards[edit]
- Rank C – Mr. Sparkles brims with energy and keeps his smile turned all the way up, no matter how hard the workout.
- Rank B – Mr. Sparkles has big fans among late-afternoon TV viewers. It's likely his big arms or big smile that does it.
- Rank A – Mr. Sparkles goes to a gym known for its celebrities, like that wrestler who gets interviewed all the time.
Gallery[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ミスターハッスル[?] Misutā Hassuru |
Mr. Hustle | |
| French (NOA) | M. Brillant[?] | Mr. Shiny | |
| French (NOE) | M. Brillant (Gold)[2] | Mr. Shiny | |
| Mr. Brillant[citation needed] | |||
| German | Mr. Mucki[2] | Mr. Muscle | |
| Italian | Tano Ciarla[2] | Anagram of "ciarlatano" (con artist) | |
| Spanish | Sr. Fulgor[citation needed] | Mr. Radiance | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Mr. Fulgor (Gold)[2] | Mr. Radiance |
Trivia[edit]
- Mr. Sparkles' rank A card states he frequents the same gym as a "wrestler who gets interviewed all the time," presumably a nod to the Rhythm Heaven series' Ringside game and its protagonist.
- His Japanese and Italian names greatly imply that Mr. Sparkles is in truth a con artist and lies about the products he advertises.
References[edit]
| WarioWare Gold | |
|---|---|
| Main characters | Wario (Deluxe) • Jimmy T • Mona • Dribble & Spitz • 5-Volt • Ashley • Red • Dr. Crygor • 18-Volt • Penny • Kat & Ana • 9-Volt • Young Cricket • Master Mantis • Orbulon • Mike • Fronk |
| Minor characters | 13-Amp • Alien Bunnies • Amy and Mimi • Ben • Cat • Danny • Dark Lord Hum Gree • Doris 1 • Gahrumble • Joe • Little Hammies • Long-Lost Love • Lulu • Mr. Sparkles • Ms. Munchly • Ninja Steve • Pops • Ralphie • Ruffington • Sasquatch Family • Space Gangs |
| Microgames | 5-Volt • 9-Volt • 18-Volt • Ashley & Red • Dr. Crygor • Dribble & Spitz • Jimmy T. • Kat & Ana • Mona • Orbulon • Penny • Wario • Young Cricket & Master Mantis |
| Locations | 5-Volt's House • Agate Forest • Ashley's Mansion • Club Joe • Crystal Park • Demon realms • Diamond City • Diamond City Amusement Park • Diamond City Castle • Diamond City Elementary • Diamond City Stadium • Dr. Crygor's Lab • Emerald Street • Gigantaburger • Joe's Clothes • Luxeville • Penny's Lab • Peridot Campgrounds • Sapphire Street • The Farthest Edge of Space • Wario's House |
| Minigames | Autograph! • Battle Time • Foiled! • Game & Watch: Manhole • Memory Match • Mewtroid • Mewtroid 2: Return of Sameow • Micro Golf Open • Micro Golf Tour • Pro Bowl • Pumpkin Panic • Pyoro • Root Awakening • Sew Tricky • Sneaky Gamer • Super Pyoro • Wario Kard |
| Other | Bomb • Computer • Dribble's taxi • Hydrocannon LX • Mandrake • Octoblazooka • Oinker • Pot of Luxeville • Pumpkin • Super-Special Tummy Tonic • Tonally Transformative Elixir • Variety Towers • Wario Bowl |
| Further info | Gallery • Media • Missions • Quotes • Staff • Souvenirs |
| WarioWare: Move It! | |
|---|---|
| Main characters | Wario (Volcano) • Mona • Lulu • Ashley • Red • Dr. Crygor • Mike • Penny • Orbulon • Young Cricket • Master Mantis • Kat & Ana • Jimmy T • Dribble & Spitz • 9-Volt • 5-Volt • 18-Volt |
| Supporting characters | 13-Amp • Caresawayan • Cicada • Cractus • High-Octane Hippo • Joe • Ken • Leo • Mr. Sparkles • Omni Nom • Oinker • Papa Orb • Poolopus • Pyoro • Shopkeeper Polario • Winnie and Summer • Woods Watchers |
| Minigames | Megagame Muscles • Dirty Job • Pyoro W • Switching Gears • Showdown • Copycat Mirror |
| Party Mode | Galactic Conquest • Listen to the Doctor! • Medusa March • Go the Distance • The "Who's in Control?" Show |
| Locations | Caresaway Island • Diamond City • Flashfreeze Cape • Museum • Pack-'Em-In Plaza • Perspiration Peak Volcano • Polario's shop • Sandboxer Beach • Underarm Jungle |
| Objects | Bomb • Dribble's taxi • Form Stones • Garlic burger • Hydrocannon LX • Mandrake • Sacred Pose • Time Obliterator 5.0 • Tour bus |
| Miscellaneous | Gallery • Microgames • Megagame Muscles (song) • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Variety Towers |
