Foreman Spike

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Spike riding in a backhoe.
Spike
Species	Human
Debut	Wrecking Crew

Foreman Spike is one of Mario's earliest rivals, predating even Bowser and the character Wario of whom Spike is often thought to have been the basis for.

Background

Wrecking Crew

Foreman Spike first appeared as a rival for Mario in the game Wrecking Crew. Here he appears on the other side of the demolition site, knocking out different areas in an attempt to beat Mario. To make sure he wins, however, he employs Gotcha Wrenches and Eggplant Men to slow down Mario's progress. He also would attack Mario himself by trying to hit a wall Mario was currently beside. His motives were unknown (since he was apparently in charge of the demolition) and may have been fueled by any number of things.

Wrecking Crew '98

Spike later made an unusual return in the Japan-only Wrecking Crew '98. Here his design had been completely altered in that he lost his beard and gained a slick mustache in its place. In this game he is the second-to-last boss in the normal path. This time he works for Bowser, making Spike part of the Mushroom Kingdom. After Spike is defeated, he becomes a playable character in 2-player mode, marking the first time Spike is playable in a game. In this game he is often called "Blackie", which is his Japanese name.

Mobile Golf

He makes one final and surprising return in the again, Japanese-only Mobile Golf as a playable character. This game returns Spike to his traditional appearance of having a beard and dressed as a construction worker would be. His stats in this game are unknown.