******************************************************************************* _ | | ___ ___ | | / _ Y __| | |__| __|__ \ __ __ |_____\___|___/ | \/ | __ _ _ __ | | ___ _ _ _ | |\/| |/ _` | '_ \| |/ _ \ | | (_) | | | | (_| | | | | | __/ |_| |_ |_| |_|\__,_|_| |_|_|\___|\__, (_) |___/ __, \_|) _ , _|_ o \_|) / | | / \_/ \_| | /|/| | | | (\__/\_/ \/ |_/ |/ | |_/ (\__/o\_/\_/o ******************************************************************************* A Comprehensive Walkthrough/FAQ by Thuyker Version 1.1 E-mail: Thuyker AT aol DOT com ******************************************************************************* =============================================================================== Table of Contents =============================================================================== 1. Introduction 2. FAQ 3. Walkthrough 4. Items 5. Characters 6. Guide Information A. Version History B. Email information C. Credits D. Legal Stuff =============================================================================== 1. Introduction =============================================================================== Les Manley: Lost in L.A. was released in 1992, by Accolade. Admittedly, horny adolescent that I was back then, I selected this game mainly for the "adult" appeal. While it certainly didn't hold up to any of the better adventure games out there, it was still good for a few laughs. Although this game might be hard to find nowadays, I'm having fun dusting off my old games, and hope that this can be of some use to anyone else who is doing the same. Have fun! =============================================================================== 2. Frequently Asked Questions =============================================================================== Q: What kind of game is Les Manley: Lost in L.A.? A: It's a point-and-click adventure game. Basically, you move ("point") the cursor around the screen, and it changes whenever an action can be performed, in which case, you "click." Doing that, and using a combination of inventory items you obtain over the course of the game, you solve puzzles that move your adventure along. --- Q: Is there any nudity in this game? A: Well, yes and no. In the opening sequence, for instance, one of the characters goes for a skinny dip. While she covers herself up with her arms, the graphics are pretty dated and pixelized - feel free to imagine that you can see some nippleage if you like. =============================================================================== 3. Walkthrough =============================================================================== Even in the opulent mansions of the Hollywood elite, noone is safe: left and right, celebrities are vanishing without a trace. At one such home, Helmut Bean, the "World's Smallest Man," and his girlfriend, LaFonda Turner, have just finished working up a sweat. While Bean makes a call to his good friend (and star of the game) Les Manley, LaFonda decides to cool off by skinny-dipping in the pool. Little does she know that a mysterious figure is lurking in the shadows, and that she and Bean are about to join the list of missing stars. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Venice Beach =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This is where Les comes in. Before he was nabbed, Bean had asked Les to meet him at the Pit to catch up on things. As you look around, you'll see only a few things of interest. Unfortunately, even those aren't very interesting. Go ahead and "look closely" at the trashcan, but it doesn't provide any clues. The large guy sitting at Surf Dogs has his mouth too full with sausage meat to provide any info, so try checking out the two female bodybuilders. Clicking the question mark on the one in orange brings up a close-up view, in which you can initiate some dialogue with another click. The first option, "Excuse me, girls. Is this the Pit?" only results in Cristy and Misty poking fun at your muscles (or lack thereof). The second, "I'm looking for Helmut Bean," is a little more productive. The girls aren't quite sure whether they should trust you or not, so you need to find a friend of theirs as a reference. Walk left to the next screen. Click on the Newsbox, and try to Open it. You won't, but the game will inform you that an issue of the Popular Eclipse is right up against the window. Go ahead and Read it, and you'll discover that the first total solar eclipse in 137 years is going to occur today. Noone here provides any information, so walk left once again. You should be on the beach, now. Go ahead and try to talk to the girl tanning. The first option is "Can I ask you a couple of questions?", to which she replies that you should try asking Lance, the lifeguard. The second option, "Those wrinkles will get even deeper if you continue to tan," only gets her angry. However, note that she mentions her plastic surgeon, Dr. Nick; keep that name in mind. You should see Lance right next to the surfboards - click on him. Fortunately, he is very willing to talk. Sadly, the beach is pretty deserted today, which Lance attributes to the rash of disappearances. By asking the third dialogue option, "What do you know about Helmut Bean?", you discover that your little buddy had quite a few enemies. Continue with the conversation, and Lance will tell you to go tell Cristy and Misty that you're a friend. You're not quite finished with Lance yet, however. Talk to him again, and choose "Maybe the eclipse is keeping people home today." After the game zooms in to an overhead view, click on Lance's bandanna, and take it. Head right two screens, back to where you first started. Now that you're a "major bud" of Lance, the girls are very willing to talk. By choosing the first option, "So...you knew Helmut pretty well?", you find out that he had had a fling with Maladonna, the music video star. Ask about Maladonna again, and you'll find out quite a bit more info. To sum up, the Pawn Emporium guy is obsessed with LaFonda, Maladonna is shooting a video at Paramounds Studio, even though she doesn't get along with Abe Goldstein, the head of the studio. Now, ask "What do you think happened to Helmut?" You'll discover that the investigation is under pretty tight wraps, but the girls send you over to talk to Rock, a traffic cop working Hollywood Boulevard. Head to the right, and you'll pull out your map. -Cutscene- LaFonda is strapped down, underneath a vat of some boiling substance, while the kidnapper looks on. Apparently, he is planning on making her, Helmut, and the rest of the celebrities part of his "collection." =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Hollywood Boulevard =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Once the map comes back up, click on Hollywood Boulevard. You'll find Les in the middle of the street, with a cop nearby. This isn't the one you're looking for, however, so walk left to the next screen. In the middle of the four-way intersection, you'll see Rock directing traffic (even though there's none to be found). Walk over and talk to him. Choose the third option, "Is your name Rock?" Now that he knows you're a friend of Cristy and Misty, he's more willing to talk. Ask about any police leads, and you'll discover that any information is stored in the LAPD database, which is near impossible to get access to. Say "I think I can get in," and you'll find out that you need a password and a computer. To the left of Rock is an elderly looking couple. Walk over and ask them "Have you heard about the disappearances?" They'll ask if you're someone famous, and if you answer that you are, you'll see some references to some old adventureg games (brings back good memories for me!). The answer that gets you somewhere, however, is "Shucks, no." Once Eb and Clora find out that you're a friend of Helmut Bean, however, they'll ask for your autograph. Give it to them, and they will reward you with a spare map of L.A. Walk down one screen, and you should find yourself in front of Lou's Pawn Emporium. The only problem is, a rap group called "The Boyz" is blocking the entrance. Talk to them, and ask them if they will let you in. They won't quite just yet, but you'll find out you need some "color," some type of "symbol." Then, ask about the disappearances, and again a second time, only more specifically. Finally, say "Yo! I'm looking for my homeboy, the Beanster," then agree to rhyme along. Say "I need a modem," and then ask about Helmut, to discover that a white limousine was seen getting away from his house. You can also ask about Lou, to find out he collects pictures of LaFonda, but you already knew that. Head up one screen, then right, then right again. You'll notice a guy standing alone on one of the corners. Introduce yourself, and you'll find out that he is waiting for a call (even though there's no phone in sight). Follow up by asking about the disappearances, and you will find out that Blade is pretty knowledgeable when it comes to computer security. That's about all you can do with him, for now, so walk into the hotel. Keep in mind, however, that you'll need his help breaking into the LAPD database. Ask Murry "Do you know the kid across the street?" You'll find out that Blade is actually called "Peacechild." If you comment on the hotel, you'll discover that it offers free phone service; unfortunately, Murry doesn't take credit cards, so you'll have to find another way to pay. Now, ask "What's your take on the celebrity disappearances?" Respond with either choice, and then leave. You'll notice something under Murry's hand just as you leave. Walk back in, and ask him what it was. You'll find out that it was a free pass to Club Mud - ask him if you can have it. Of course, he isn't about to hand it over so easily, so agree to do a favor for him. He'll give you a roll of film, which you're supposed to go develop, that he found in one of the rooms, as well as the pass. After you leave, look at the film, and you'll notice it hasn't been used. Now, go talk to Blade again, and say "Peacechild! How are you?" He'll get a little embarrased, and when he asks you not to mention his name to anyone else, answer with "No, I'll never breathe a word." Now, ask him if he's seen anything out of the ordinary, and he'll mention a lady in a white limo (!) who was wearing Maladonna's brand of perfume. Ask him for some advice, and he'll mention that the Boyz are just that, boys - threaten them, and they'll cave in. Go left one screen, and then left again. You'll see a shop called "Star Photos" - remember what Lou is interested in? Enter the shop, and ask about the celebrity disappearnces. She'll say that she thinks Abe Goldstein is the person behind it all. If you try to get your picture taken with a star, you'll find out that the camera is out of film. Leave, and then walk back in. Give the film cartridge that you got from Murry to Rainbow, and choose who you want to get your picture taken with. Lou's a big fan of LaFonda, remember? Go down one screen and give the Boyz the red bandanna - they'll change their tune and let you in. Enter Lou's Pawn Emporium, and you'll note that Lou has a computer in the back. Talk to him, and tell him that you're interested in it. You'll find out that it doesn't work, but we'll worry about that later. Ask if you can give something in exchange, and when he agrees, give him the photo of you and LaFonda. Before you exit, Lou mentions that a show at Club Mud, starring Monique and Dominique, will be starting soon. Don't be in such a rush to get over there quite yet, however. In fact, if you go straight there, you'll reach a dead end in the game, and have to reload. Rather bad game design, but oh well. From Lou's Pawn Emporium, head left, and the map will come up. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Rodeo Drive =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Click on Rodeo Drive, and after you get there, walk towards the tree on the right, with the pigeon in it. Once you get close enough, you'll startle the bird, and as a result, it'll leave a little present on the nearby sports car. Click on it, and you'll discover that it has "remarkable elasticity" - hmm, sounds like something that might be useful. You can't pick it up with your fingers, nor would you want to, so use your Big K credit card to scrape it off. Now, head left, and your map should pull up once again. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Sunset and Vine =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Walk over to Sunset and Vine, and then right one screen. You should see a guy leaning against the wall - go up and talk to him, and you'll find out that he sells an assortment of electronics, including cell phones. He doesn't take credit cards, but as you're ending the conversation, he'll mention that he doesn't really know his way around L.A. Is there anything you have that might help him out a bit? Yup, your spare map. Give it to him, and he'll agree to give you the cellular phone. Head right one screen to pull up your map, and then walk back over to Hollywood Boulevard. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Hollywood Boulevard =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Walk right one screen, and give the cell phone to Brad. Ask him to help get you the password to the LAPD database, and he'll make a call. Unfortunately, they won't give him the complete password, but if you were paying attention, you'll note the password starts with "El," not "L." Walk down one screen, and talk to the bouncer. It's normally $25 to get in, but luckily, you have the free pass from Murry. Give it to Bob, and you'll wake up the next morning, with a nice-looking girl on either side of you. Initiate a dialogue with either Monique or Dominique, and after a little bit of "dirty" talk, you can ask them to recount what happened the previous night. -Cutscene- You'll see that Les got down and dirty in a mud wrestling match. You won't see much, except for an animated cloud with various body parts sticking out of it. Oh, and a couple of shots of the bikini-clad girls in different positions on top of you. By the way, you won't be able to see these again unless you restore a saved game, so save before this if you're a horny little pervert and want to watch this over and over. Back in the hotel room, start a conversation once again. Tell them that you need to find a phone jack, and you'll discover that there is one in the room. Then, when they ask if you need anything else, respond with "Well...there is ONE thing." They'll place a DOS disk on top of the blanket - pick it up, and you automatically move to the computer. Click on the computer, and select "Boot." Once it has booted up, click on the computer again and select "Hack." Scroll down the list of available passwords, and you'll see that all of them start with "L," except for "Elvis." Choose that one, and you'll successfully access the LAPD database. You'll obtain quite a few leads, some of which you may have already heard, if you were paying attention during conversations: -Eyewitness Reports- * two lurking figures at the scene of the crime * mysterious white limousine -Physical Evidence- * two sets of footprints at the Bean mansion * shreds of silver duct tape * fence cut with wire cutters * traces of Totally Heinous perfume * strands of long hair So far, the evidence seems to point to Maladonna (including the fact that she was recently dumped by Helmut), and Abe Goldstein: -Maladonna- * history of insane jealousy (once tried to impale ex-lover with conical brassiere) * recently endorsed Totally Heinous perfume * sometimes seen in company of two dance partners (Boy and Toy) * always travels in white limo -Abe Goldstein- * head of Paramounds Studios * ruthlessly destroys rivals * feuding with stars over contracts * owns fleet of white limos So, one of the suspects is currently shooting a video at Paramounds Studios, while the other runs it - obviously, you know where to go next. Head off the screen to the right to pull up your map, then walk to the studio. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Paramounds Studios =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Talk to Dave, the security guard, and choose either of the first two options, telling him you need to see either Abe or Maladonna. When he responds that you can't really see either of them without a reason, answer "You really want a REASON?" This will get you in, but first, you'll have to get past the game's copy protection, using the provided code wheel. Enter the second hangar from the right, and you'll find yourself on the set of a horror film, complete with creepy music. You should see a rowboat right in front of you - look at it closely. Upon closer observation, you'll note that there is a small, but significant, hole. Check your inventory; are there any objects in there that looks like it could patch that right up? Yup, the crap from the pigeon. Once you've fixed the boat, climb in, and you'll automatically make your way across the lake to the Camp Blood cabin. Ignore the creepy shadow in the window, and try to open the door - you'll then see Jason Meyers burst out of it, axe in hand. Talk to him, and a list of options will come up. Go ahead and click on any of them, but the last one, "Freddy's scarier," is the one that ends the conversation. Once the director cuts the action, pick up the axe. So, how do you get out of here? Remember where the director popped out of? Click there (on the sign for Camp Blood) and open the stage door, then go through. -Cutscene- You've finally made it to Maladonna's video shoot! While she gyrates and grabs her crotch onstage, you swing by to try and confront her. Although Les isn't able to get any answers, some nearby talent scouts decide that he is the next big star...if only he had an agent. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Sunset and Vine =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Once the cutscene is over, head to Sunset and Vine. Go through the nearby door into Tony Leoni's office. Introduce yourself and say that you need an agent. Tony is a little apprehensive about setting a meeting between you and Abe up, so say "apparently, you don't realize who I am." Tony says you'll first need a portfolio before you can even hope of meeting with a producer - luckily, there's a photographer nearby. Once you've exited Tony's office, walk right one screen and enter Luther Blue Studios. Introduce yourself to Luther (is that Jon Lovitz?!). He's willing to photograph you, but only after you fix up that ugly mug of yours. Remember what that tanning girl on the beach said? She mentioned a "Dr. Nick," but where to find him? Well, what better place to have a plastic surgery boutique than right next door to the designer shops rich women frequent? Walk over to Rodeo Drive. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Rodeo Drive =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Across the street from the red sports car you saw earlier is Les Plastique, the offices of Dr. Nikopoulas. Go ahead and enter, and talk to him. If you ask if he's really done the work on all those stars, he'll mention Maladonna, and that all the missing celebrities are either rivals or ex-lovers. Tell him that Luther suggested that you need a new look, and Dr. Nick will go over the available options. Unfortunately, you can't afford any of them, so he gives you a loaner wax nose to try out. Head back to Sunset and Vine. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Sunset and Vine =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Go right one screen and back into Luther Blue Studios. With your new nose, Luther takes your photos free of charge, hoping that he'll get a cut of the action after you make it big. Now, with your new portfolio, all you need is a new wardrobe. Stop by Tony's office again, and he'll set up a power lunch for you, as well as recommend you stop by Rodeo Drive for some clothes. Do so. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Rodeo Drive =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Walk right one screen, and enter Les Boutique. Talk to the saleswoman, and tell her that you'll just have a look around. Walk to the far right, and you will see Maladonna enter the store, to pick up her outfit for a party that Dr. Nick is having. You also hear her proclaim that she will be getting revenge on Abe Goldstein tonight! Les then decides to hurry over to his lunch with Abe. Abe is accompanied by two blondes with glazed-over eyes - eh, I guess that's not so strange. (Just kidding) They're still kind of creepy looking, though; Deena and Geena are their names. Anyways, talk to Abe, and you'll question him about Helmut, and have a brief flashback. -Cutscene- Les recalls the good, old, pre-VGA days, in which he met Helmut in the first Les Manley game, "Search for the King." Abe cuts your story off, and offers you a movie deal! Don't accept his offer, however, as the fame goes straight to your head and ends the game. Instead, being the loyal friend you are, say that you're not quite sure. As a result, Abe invites you to the Nikopoulas party, to try to get to know everyone better. At the party, you'll be in the top right corner. Click on yourself, and the screen will zoom up to you, Maladonna, and Abe. You'll then confront them with the evidence you've gained so far. Click on the various options, and soon, Abe and Maladonna start pointing fingers at each other. A little while later, you will see Maladonna talking to the Geena and Deena - Les will assume that they are working for Maladonna, and stalking Abe Goldstein. That's not quite the case, however, as they soon kidnap her as well! You then follow them to the Wax Museum. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = Wax Museum =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The doors are boarded shut, but that shouldn't be a problem - remember what Jason did? Chop through with your axe. Once you're in the museum, go ahead and take a look around at the various statues, just for fun. Pay particular attention to the Conan the Barbarian statue, with the sword. Unfortunately, the sword is too firmly attached at this moment. Walk right one screen. There's a sarcophagus here, but don't open it just yet. Walk right another screen. Off to the right, you'll see statues of Maladonna, LaFonda, and your buddy, Helmut! You're a sicko, so take advantage of this opportunity to feel LaFonda or Maladonna up (use your Hand icon). A little wax should come loose in your hand. Don't take a closer look at Helmut, however! Instead, pick up the torch on the wall. Walk back to the left two screens - can you think of anything that might loosen Conan's grip? Right, use the torch to melt his hand, and you'll automatically take the sword. Walk back over to Helmut's statue. Here, you'll find another example of poor game design...you could get stuck for quite a while, by not doing something you'd really expect to do. Luckily, I'm here to help. Drop the sword! Kind of a strange thing to do, but trust me. Now, use the torch on Helmut's statue. Uh oh...Geena and Deena appear behind you, and you end up strapped down. Well, at least you find out who's behind this all: it's Abe Goldstein! Wait, it's Tony Leoni! No, it's Dr. Nick! Oops, it's MAD WAX! Nope, all four of them are the one and the same - Tony finds the talent, Dr. Nick fixes them up, Abe makes them into a star, and Mad Wax turns them into statues! Looks like Les is done for... Fortunately, you left the torch by Helmut, melting the wax right off him. Conveniently, Les left his sword behind, so pick that up, as well as the torch. Look a little closer at the display stand that Helmut was just on. It's now splattered with melted wax, which you can pry off with the sword. You might have noticed the Alien statue before, as Les. Taking a look at it, you discover the drool looks pretty real, and if you've seen any of the Alien movies, you know it's pretty acidic. Sounds useful, but you need something to keep it in. Look through your items: that white wax you just collected resists corrosion! Use it on the statue to collect some drool. Walk left one screen, and then another. Using the sword, cut off Tarzan's loincloth. Now, walk right one screen, and try to open the sarcophagus I told you to ignore earlier. You need something long and hard to use as a lever, and the sword seems to fit the bill perfectly - use it. You'll see Les and the madman far below you: too far to jump, with not enough time to use the stairs. "Use" your loin cloth to form a parachute, and then "drop" it to float on down. Helmut will land on top of the straps restraining Les, while Mad Wax is fortunately still giving us his evil look. Once again looking through your inventory, look for something that might free Les - yup, your acid should melt right through the straps. Les is freed, but Mad Wax grabs Helmut and runs up the stairs! Geena and Deena, the two killer zombie bimbos, block your way and try to eat you. Most of your stuff doesn't seem to work on them - but hey, what do most women LOVE to do? Shop...so whip out your Big K credit card, and they melt. The game will cut to a view of Mad Wax, Helmut, and a large bell. There should be a trapdoor right near Mad Wax, which you're under. Click on it to climb up, and Mad Wax threatens to throw Helmut over the edge. Offer to cut a deal with him, but it doesn't accomplish much. Try whipping out your Big K credit card again (hey, it worked on the zombies), and Mad Wax will respond by pulling out a gun. Click on the ropes that ring the bell, and Helmut will take a bite out of Mad Wax's hand. Helmut is then thrown into the air - use this moment to quickly put the droplets of wax in your ear, before the bell deafens you all. Mad Wax should drop his revolver to cover his ears, so try and pick it up. Although Les doesn't pick it up, Helmut will come flying in on a bat and position himself on all fours behind Mad Wax. Now, use your Hand icon to push him over the edge...congratulations, you've finished Les Manley: Lost in L.A.! =============================================================================== 4. Items =============================================================================== -Axe- Perfect for chopping through just about anything. Obtained from Camp Blood, in Paramounds Studios, after talking to Jason Meyers. -Big K Credit Card- People in Hollywood wouldn't be caught dead with this particular card. Les never leaves home without it. You start the game with this. -Cellular phone- Perfect for those anticipated phone calls. Obtained from the entrepreneur near Sunset and Vine, in exchange for the spare map. -Conan's sword- A long hard blade with a razor sharp edge. Obtained in the wax museum, by melting the statue's hand with the torch. -Cup o' drool- Highly corrosive. Do not put in contact with anything (unless, of course, you want it to dissolve!) Obtained in the wax museum by Helmut, by using the white wax on the Alien statue. -DOS Disk- 3 1/2 inches of pure power. Something Les is familiar with. Obtained from Dominique and Monique after the night at Club Mud. -Droplets of wax- Kind of like the stuff Les usually finds in his ears. Obtained from the wax museum, by using the Hand icon on certain statues. -Film Cartridge- Murry doesn't realize it, but this cartridge film hasn't been used. This is obtained from Murry, when you agree to do a favor for him. -Flaming torch- A hot item to have around. Found in the wax museum, near the statues of Maladonna, LaFonda, and Helmut. -Free Pass- Good for one free Fling-In-The-Mud at CLUB MUD! Obtained from Murry, if you agree to do a favor for him. -L.A. Map- Useful for getting around. You start the game with this. -Laptop- 33 MHZ 386SX with 64K RAM cache, 100 Meg hard drive, and internal modem. Les' window to the world. Obtained from Lou's Pawn Emporium, in exchange for the photo of you and LaFonda. -Loin cloth- Lightweight, yet durable. Obtained in the wax museum by Helmut, by using the sword on the Tarzan statue. -Photo with LaFonda- Another Kodak moment! What a great looking pair! Obtained from Rainbow at the Star Photo shop, on Hollywood Boulevard, after you give her the film. -Pigeon spoo- High tensile strength, high elasticity spoo goo. Obtained from the red car parked on Rodeo Drive. -Portfolio- Every aspiring star needs one. Obtained from Luther Blue Studios after you get the wax prosthesis from Dr. Nick. -Red Bandanna- A symbol of ultimate coolness to some people in L.A. Obtained from Lance during the eclipse. -Silver revolver- Mad Wax's antique revolver. The very same one used to kill Lon Chaney Jr. in "The Wolfman." Obtained in the wax museum, after plugging your ears and ringing the bell. -Spare L.A. Map- Useful for scouting locations. Obtained from Eb and Clora, after you give them your autograph. -Wax prosthesis- Gives Les that something extra audiences look for these days. Obtained from Dr. Nick after telling him you need work done. -White bits of wax- Special non-toxic formula. Resists corrosion. Obtained in the wax museum by Helmut after he is melted free. =============================================================================== 5. Characters =============================================================================== -Abe Goldstein- The head of Paramounds Studios, and the most powerful man in Hollywood. Met at Spago's after you see Maladonna in Les Boutique. -Blade- AKA "Peacechild," this guy stands on one of the corners near Murry's Hotel, on Hollywood Boulevard. -Bob the Barker- The bouncer outside Club Mud, near Hollywood Boulevard. -Cristy- A female bodybuilder found in The Pit, at Venice Beach. -Dave the guard- The guard standing outside Paramounds Studios. -Deena- One of Abe Goldstein's blonde friends. -Diamond Lou Ferrini- Runs Lou's Pawn Emporium, near Hollywood Boulevard. -Dominique- The brunette mud wrestler at Club Mud, near Hollywood Boulevard. -Dr. Nick Nikopoulas- Plastic surgeon, working out of Les Plastique on Rodeo Drive. -Eb and Clora- A Midwestern couple on vacation. Found near Hollywood Boulevard (on a curb near Rock), they -Entrepreneur- The man selling stuff outside of Luther Blue Studios, on Sunset and Vine. -Geena- One of Abe Goldstein's blonde friends. -Helmut Bean- Your good friend, and the "World's Smallest Man." He disappears along with a number of other celebrities. -Jason Meyers- Meyers works as a horror film actor at Paramounds Studios. -LaFonda Turner- Helmut Bean's girlfriend, who makes fitness videos. She disappears along with Helmut. -Lance- A lifeguard, found on Venice Beach. -Les Manley- The main character you control; the hero of the game! -Luther Blue- A photographer, with a studio near Sunset and Vine. -Maladonna- A music video star, known to have a lot of enemies in Hollywood. -Misty- A female bodybuilder found in The Pit, at Venice Beach. -Monique- The blonde mud wrestler at Club Mud, near Hollywood Boulevard. -Murry Morroni- Runs the Murry Hotel, on Hollywood Boulevard. -Rainbow Dawn-Marah- Runs the "Star Photo" shop, on Hollywood Boulevard. -Rock- The traffic cop directing traffic near the Mann Theatre, Hollywood Blvd. -Tony Leoni- Talent agent, with an office on Sunset and Vine. =============================================================================== 6. Guide Information =============================================================================== =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = A) Version History =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Version 1.1 (May 08, 2003) - Fixed the formatting and corrected several typos. Version 1.0 (May 02, 2003) - The walkthrough is complete, as are the item and character descriptions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = B) Email information =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= If you have any questions regarding this guide, feel free to email me at Thuyker at aol dot com. Make sure to put something in your email subject, so that I don't mistake it for spam. Also, if you have any suggestions, comments, or information that might be useful, please let me know! I'll definitely give credit where credit is due. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = C) Credits =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -Thanks to Accolade for making the game! -Thanks to GameFAQS and CJayC for putting this up! In addition, as I mentioned above, I would greatly appreciate anyone who has any further information that might be useful for this guide. Your name will go here! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= = D) Legal Stuff =~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This FAQ/Guide was written 100% by me. It is Copyright © 2003 Thuy Tran ("Thuyker") and may not be taken in part or whole to be claimed as your own work, not altered in any way. Please contact me for permission if you're interested in posting this on your site. Currently, the following sites have permission to post my FAQ: www.gamefaqs.com www.neoseeker.com All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders.