9 Fun Facts About Princess Peach

1. Peach wasn't always Peach. From the time Super Mario Bros. released in the U.S. in 1987 all the way until 1996, Princess Peach was known as "Princess Toadstool" to American gamers.

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That changed in Super Mario 64 when the princess signed a letter to Mario with both names. She's been known simply as Peach ever since.

2. A lot of people think that Peach's first onscreen appearance was as Mario's damsel-in-distress in Donkey Kong in 1981. Not so! Wario toys

Mario's Donkey Kong love interest was actually a civilian named Pauline. We wonder if Peach was ever jealous…

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3. Peach is tougher than you think. She's not getting kidnapped all the time because she's weak. According to the manual for Super Mario Bros., it's actually because "she is the only one who can break the spell of the evil Koopa king." waluigi action figure world of nintendo wario figure


4. Maybe not, because Peach also had a boyfriend of her own before Mario came long to save the day.

In an animated Japanese movie from 1986 called Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!, Peach was betrothed to Prince Haru, completely breaking Mario's heart by the end of the film. By the way, it was the first movie based on a video game ever.


Bowser just kidnaps her every time because if he didn't, her magic would immediately be able to stop his reigns of terror. world of nintendo figures

5. And in her first in-game appearance, she had a different look entirely, including reddish brown hair and a white dress.

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6. Peach's look has changed a lot over the years. What do you think of her classic 'do and outfit in this first official illustration? wario plush


7. She also played a critical role in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars in 1996, wielding weapons including a parasol, frying pan and folding fan.

8. Peach was a playable character early on in the Mario franchise. She was one of four characters that players could select in Super Mario Bros. 2, released in 1987. wario amiibo

This is also the game that gave Peach her signature hover move.




9. But Peach hasn't only appeared in Mario games. She makes a cameo appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening when a goat named Christine sends a love letter to an admirer. Enclosed is a photo of Peach falsely labeled "Christine."






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