Needles Kane makes his first appearance in Twisted Metal (1995). Seen lacking his signature flaming hair, Needles in his first appearance is decidedly more tame than in future installments, though he still has his killer personality. He is portrayed by live-action actor Robert Goodens.
Bio[]
In-game[]
An escaped mental patient, Needles Kane is a man on a mission. He has entered Twisted Metal in hopes of gaining the one prize that means more to him than anything in the world...his best friend.
Manual[]
A psychotic clown on the run from an LA mental hospital. He's stolen an ice cream truck, grabbed a bag of hot dogs, and set out in search of his best friend.
Endings[]
Retail Ending[]
Twisted Metal (1995) - Sweet Tooth Ending
You are the winner of the competition and are granted an audience with Calypso, the creator of the Twisted Metal contest.
As you speed into his underground garage, you spot him, surrounded by bodyguards and seated on a throne of broken car parts. His face is burnt beyond recognition. His smile is hideous. He speaks:
"As you know, I shall now grant any prize you request. But I am confused. You are only asking for THIS?!?"
Calypso holds a crumpled up paper bag in his hands.
"I can offer you ANYTHING, Sweet Tooth! Money, fame, even power... you dare INSULT ME!?!" Calypso screams.
But your mind is made up. Ever since you escaped from the mental ward 5 years ago, you have been searching for this bag. Because, in your own twisted mind, this bag is much more than just a bag. Oh yes! It is...a friend! YES! The bag is CRAZY HAROLD THE WACKY LUNCH SACK!!! And he has come home!
Plunging one hand into the bag, placing the other hand on the wheel, you speed off into the LA night searching for new victims... and looking for a new life where you and your bag can be happy at last!
Lost Ending[]
Lost Endings - Sweet Tooth (Needles Kane) - Twisted Metal
Quotes (Lost Ending)[]
- "You just don't know! You don't know what it was like for me! It was just that I... and you... and them... YOU DON'T KNOW!!"
- "Oh man! Give me that! GIMMIE!!"
- "Down! Down! You get down to the street!"
- "You! You... you said it would be easy! Do you know what they did?! Do you, you...?!"
- "Now it's MY turn! It's my world! It's my word! It's my turn! IT'S MY DAY!!"
- "Boo!"
Trivia[]
- The paper bag from his ending, Harold, makes an appearance in the Twisted Metal TV Series.
Gallery[]
| Twisted Metal (1995) Characters | |
|---|---|
| Host | Calypso |
| Contestants | Needles Kane • Charlie Kane • Mr. Ash • Sgt. Carl Roberts • Bruce Cochrane • Agent Stone • Angela Fortin • Commander Mason • ??? • Scott Campbell • Dave & Mike • Captain Spears |
| Others | Minion • Crazy Harold the Wacky Lunch Sack • Black • Refs |
| Scrapped / Lost | Apocalypse 9 • Bruce's Former Boss • Bruce's Girlfriend • Impala Buddy |