King Choropū
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The screenshot of the E3 2010 beta of [[Paper Mario: Sticker Star which features the unused King Choropū boss.
|species=Monty Mole
|first_appearance=Super Mario-kun Volume 5 (mentioned) (1992)
|latest_appearance=Paper Mario: Sticker Star E3 beta (2010)
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King Choropū (キングチョロプー)[1] was a boss found in the beta version of Paper Mario: Sticker Star. They are a large purple Monty Mole with a beard and a crown and would have seemingly been the ruler of the Monty Mole species.
History
Super Mario-kun
In volume 5 of Super Mario-kun, one of the Monty Moles briefly mentioned the existence of King Choropū when one Monty Mole suggested to take Mario and his friends to the King Choropū's place. However, the Monty Moles changed their mind and decided to take them to their livestock instead.[2]
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
The King Choropū was intended to make a physical appearance in Paper Mario: Sticker Star, as seen in a screenshot for the E3 2010 beta. He would of attacked Mario and his partners by throwing a giant boulder at them. However, King Choropū was removed from the game for unknown reasons.
Trivia
- Despite King Choropū being the supposed leader of the Monty Mole species, Bowser is usually seen as the boss of Monty Moles.
- However, it is likely that King Choropū works for Bowser as well as being a Monty Mole leader.
References
- ^ https://www.mariocastle.it/paper-mario-sticker-star-scoperte-elementi-scartati/2/
- ^ "こいつら、大王さまのところへ連れていくだよ。"("We'll take these guys to the great king's place.") - Monty Mole, Super Mario-kun volume 5 chapter 8, page 113
