eadlamp equipped. Backpacks packed. Kerchiefs tied just

right. Captain Toad and Toadette were both ready for adventure when they headed out to search for those coveted Power Stars and Super Gems. But I don’t think they were ever ready for what was in store for the both of them.

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fter finding their first star on the top of a peaceful peak, a giant bird named

Wingo swooped down and stole it from them. I could do nothing but watch as the treasure-loving Toadette held onto the treasure and was carried off into the sky.

ur loyal Captain quickly set off to find her. Even though he can’t

jump like the red-hatted hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, that didn’t stop him. He just adjusted his headlamp, took a deep breath and hopped … er, stepped into action. Many dangerous worlds awaited Captain Toad on his journey. But he wasn’t afraid. He would do whatever it took to get that Power Star … er, I mean, Toadette back.

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Oh my Toad! Oh my Toad! Oh my Toad!” That was the reaction

I had when Captain Toad was Toadnapped by a giant bird. And not just any giant bird: WINGO! He’s the scariest giant bird of them all. Lucky for Captain Toad, Toadette quickly set off on her own adventure to find him. Just between this journal and me, Toadette may even be reluctantly braver than Captain Toad! I mean, when Wingo grabbed that Power Star, she didn’t even let go!

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uring her adventure, Toadette encoun-tered just as many

challenges as Captain Toad, if not more. She risked life and pigtail to look for treasure and help save the Captain from the clutches of that foul feathered nuisance Wingo. Didn’t Wingo know who he was messing with? Toadette is not afraid of anything! Well, maybe the occasional spike … or pool of lava … or Boo. BUT NOTHING ELSE! OK, maybe certain Piranha Plants too …

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haunted mansion overrun with Boos. A towering castle

full of puzzles and secrets. Even the lava-filled home of a fire-breathing dragon! These are only a few of the worlds that Captain Toad explored on his quest to rescue Toadette and find the Power Stars. They are also places I WOULD NEVER VISIT! Captain Toad is so...well...reluctantly brave is a good way to put it. It must be his positive attitude and ability to look at all problems from every angle.

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s he explored each of these worlds, Captain Toad didn’t just find

treasure in easy-to-spot places. No way. He had to check every nook and cranny to discover everything the worlds had to offer. Sometimes he even had to rotate cranks to make the entire environment spin around! Or pluck turnips to throw at enemies! This one time he even went on a train, in the snow! Note to self: Be like Captain Toad. He really is the coolest Toad around.

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thought I had seen everything. Goombas running through the

grass. Check. Goombas with wings. Check. Goombas that look like cats. Check. But Goombas floating around in spiky inner tubes? When Toadette wandered into a nearby Water Park, it looked like the Goombas were having a pool party! But it was more of a CRUEL party! You know, because Goombas are not the nicest creatures and … er …

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nyway, those floating Goombas were only some of the wild

enemies Captain Toad and Toadette encountered on their adventures. There were also flying birds that slammed down to the

ground when someone got too close. Shy Guys who patrolled every corridor. Boos that would appear whenever Captain Toad and Toadette’s backs were turned. And giant fire-breathing dragons. Did I mention the giant fire-breathing dragons? Because there were giant fire-breathing dragons!

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ou know what’s crazier than a mine cart full of turnips?

Seeing TWO Toadettes explore a world at the same time. But that’s exactly what happened when the intrepid explorer picked up a Double Cherry. For Toadette and, well, the OTHER Toadette, this item was great for solving some of the world’s trickiest puzzles. After multiplying, the two Toadettes did surprising things, like carefully making their way through tricky mazes to activate separate switches. The Toadettes made it all look simple … but it was far from easy.

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nother amazing power-up Toadette found on her perilous journey was a Super Pickax. And “Super” is putting it mildly. This powerful item let Toadette break through bricks and even take out enemies.

You thought you were nice and secure hiding behind that wall of tough bricks, didn’t you, gold coins? Think again!

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