You know you shouldn't worry about N changing their mascot because Pokemon is just a fad(No, there's nothing wrong with Pokemon, I used to play the game when it came out but am not buying the trading cards.) and have only been around for 2 years or so. Pretty soon after Nintendo has squeezed the last Pokemon drop out of the bucket(cards, PJs, cereal, TV shows, etc.), they will put the spotlight on Mario again, who, on the other hand, has been out for way over 15 years. So you shouldn't think N will change their mascot. And, one other small request... please, save the Pokemon stuff for a Pokemon message board. Also you must understand I am in no way insulting Pokemon(I used to love them myself!), just clearing up an issue, so please don't post ruthless hate messages or mail.
-YOSHI :P