Quote Originally Posted by ClassicGameTrader
I think you guys are missing a few things

2. I could be wrong about this but doesn't toad make his first appearance in mario 2, later to be seen in mario 3 and other games
toad was in mario 1- he was the guy that told you the princess wasnt there everytime you beat bowser. i dont think nintendo had given him a name at that time but the character was created for mario 1.