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[[Shinya Kumazaki]] explained a bit about Magolor's role in the game in the July 2017 issue of ''Nintendo DREAM''. He was chosen as the shopkeeper to add a sense of familiarity to the process of transacting real money, a new element for this game, as well as being fitting for his character. Since it was felt that his original design wouldn't match the style of the [[Dream Kingdom]], he was given new clothes: he wears green to represent the shop, as well as white to represent innocence, given that he is known for being a liar. Lastly, Kumazaki confirmed that this is the same Magolor as the main ''Kirby'' universe, rather than an alternate counterpart — but because the Dream Kingdom is an alternate dimension, he has no need to make up for his previous misdeeds.<ref>{{cite|ー　今作では、よろずやの店主として『星のカービィ Wii』のマホロアも登場していますよね。服の色がもともとの青ではなく緑になったのはなぜですか？<br>熊崎　まず、マホロアの色自体がプププ王国の世界観に合わないのがひとつです。消して正体を隠してカービィの前に現れているわけではありません(笑)。「ボクの名前はマホロア！」っていう所も含めてパラレルですね。『星のカービィ Wii』の物語に大きく関わったマホロアは人気が高いキャラクターですし、今作のマホロアと関係性が気になっていた方も多いかなと思いますが、パラレルではあるもののあくまでも本人としての登場になります。<br>ー　なるほど、スッキリしました。<br>熊崎　ただ、プププ王国自体が別の世界観の物語なので、彼が以前（『星のカービィ Wii』の物語における）の罪滅ぼしをしているのかというと、それは違いますね。どちらかというと、課金の仕組みに商売っ気のあるキャラを出したかったんです。課金がネガティブに捉えられるのが嫌だったのですが、マホロアに任せられるなと(笑)。<br>ー　適任だった、と。<br>熊崎　服が緑なのは、お店の衣装ということですね。あと、ウソつきなので潔白の白もいいんじゃないかという設定もありました(笑)。<br>''Interviewer: Magolor from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' also makes an appearance, doesn't he? Why were his clothes changed to green, instead of the original blue?<br>Kumazaki: For one thing, Magolor's original color scheme doesn't quite match the style of the Dream Kingdom. And it's not like he just disappeared and disguised his identity so he could appear in front of Kirby again (laughs). This is a parallel ''[dimension]'', and the part where he says "My name is Magolor!" is also parallel ''[meaning, he has no reason to hide because this isn't the same Kirby he met before]''. Magolor is a very popular character who was crucial to the story of ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', and I'm sure many of you have wondered about his relationship to the Magolor of this game; even though it's a parallel ''[dimension]'', he is the same person ''[lit. "he is appearing as himself"]''.<br>Interviewer: I see. That clears things up.<br>Kumazaki: But the Dream Kingdom's story takes place in another world, so it's not as if Magolor is atoning for his misdeeds (from the story of ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''). If anything, we wanted to have someone who'd have a keen commercial interest in making transactions. We didn't want the billing process to be seen negatively, so we left it to Magolor (laughs).<br>Interviewer: So he was the right person for the job.<br>Kumazaki: The reason why his clothes are green is that he's dressed for the shop. Also, since he's a liar, white is a good look for innocence (laughs).|Nintendo DREAM|July 2017}}</ref> [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler]] later explicitly shows Magolor, after redeeming himself, arriving in the Dream Kingdom through a [[dimensional rift]] and setting up shop.

*"[[Mid-Boss]] All-Stars 1" in [[The True Arena#Kirby: Planet Robobot|The True Arena]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (acoustic remix from ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe'');

*"''Bravo, Kirby. You've truly earned your reputation as a hero. Your help defeating Landia was invaluable.''"

*"''Ah... At long last, it's mine! The source of limitless power... The Master Crown!''"

*"''I fought Landia by myself and lost. So I fled to Planet Popstar. That's when the thought struck me... I could have you defeat Landia for me! A stroke of genius, I know.''"

*"''Anyway... MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The time has come for your planet... No! The time has come for the ENTIRE UNIVERSE to bow down to me. And for being such a big help in all of this, your planet gets to go first!''"

*"''Bravo, Kirby. You've truly earned your reputation as a hero. Your help powering up all that gear was invaluable. Anyway... The time has come for every last Shoppe... No! The time has come for the DREAM KINGDOM to bow down to me! ... Gotcha! Hee-hee! Were you shocked? The fact that you powered up all that gear to DX grade... You really and truly are something else! I hope you keep on stopping by! Thanks for everything, Kirby!''"

*''One last thing. There's something I want to ask you.''

*''Why did you decide to help me? I mean, I was a complete stranger to you at the time, right?''

*''What is it, Kirby? Why are you making that face? Is it really that silly of a question?''

*''Hm. I suppose if someone else was in trouble, I'd help them out too...''

*''I mean, if YOU were in trouble somehow, I'd be the first one to come help you out!''

*''Can you guess why? It's because we're friends!''

*''Let's keep on being great friends to each other, Kirby...OK?''

*''One last thing. I may have told you a teeny, tiny, itsy-bitsy lie. Sorry about that.''

*''Aw, don't give me that look. I guess it may have been several lies...but who's counting, right?''

*''Anyway, the truth is...I'm not really from Halcandra. Have you seen the place? It's a dusty mess!''

*''But I did spend a lot of time traveling to different spots around here, and I eventually discovered the Lor Starcutter by the volcano.''

*''So, the part about me being all alone on Halcandra for a very, very long time? That part's true.''

*''But I wanted you to come here too! That's why I lied. This planet is just too, too amazing...''

*''It's a veritable paradise of mysterious magic and unknown technology! Or so they say.''

*''Anyway, I want to make things right, and there's no better way to do that...than to tell you about my lifelong dream!''

*''Truth be told, I want to hear the screams of every living being in the universe...''

*''Screams of JOY, that is, as they visit my very own amusement park! It'd have all kinds of surprises!''

*''But I'd have to work suuuper hard to become the manager of an amusement park like that. Hmmm.''

*''Maybe I'd start small. Open my own shop first. I could sell lots of different items...''

*''Ooo! If I do open my own shop, you'll have to come visit it, Kirby!''

*''I'll hook you up with the best deals. My prices will be so fair they're practically a steal! No foolin'!''

*''I guess what I'm saying is...no matter where you go and no matter where we may meet...''

*''Let's always stay the best of friends, Kirby!''