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|title=Bob-omb

|image=[[Image:MKwii_Bob-omb.jpg|200px|A '''Bob-omb''' walking.]]

|sub_species=[[Bulky Bob-omb]]<br>[[Bob-ulk]]<br>[[Bob-omb Buddy]]<br>[[Kab-Omb]]<br>[[King Bomb]]<br>[[Para-bomb]]<br>[[Glad Parabomb]]<br>[[Rob-omb]]<br>[[Lethal Bob-omb]]

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros 2]]''

|notable=[[Admiral Bobbery]]<br>[[Big Bob-omb]]<br>[[Bombette]]<br>[[Bomberto]]<br>[[Bruce]]<br>[[Bub]]<br>[[Fahr Outpost Mayor]]<br>[[General White]]<br>[[Goldbob]]<br>[[Jerry]]<br>[[Lucky]]<br>[[Master Crash]]<br>[[Pa-Patch]]<br>[[Sylvia]]

|affiliation=[[Mushroom Kingdom]], [[Koopa Troop]], [[Wario]], [[Wart]], [[Punchinello]]

|latest_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' ([[2009]])

{{quote|So, what's the password?|Bob-omb|Mario Party Advance}}

'''Bob-ombs''' are living, moving explosive devices. They are generic enemies who first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', and have appeared in nearly every [[Games|Mario game]] since then. Their appearance, intelligence, and ally/enemy status differs widely from game to game.

 

They should not be confused with [[Bomb (item)|Bombs]], non-living explosives that have been faded out of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] in favor of Bob-ombs.

 

====''Super Mario Bros. 2''====

Bob-ombs first appeared in the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario series]]'' in the game ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', where they were semi-common enemies that worked for the tyrannical frog [[Wart]]. They were often dropped from the sky by the vulture-like [[Albatoss]]es. After landing they would walk around for a while before exploding, doing damage to anyone nearby. Some Bob-ombs could be found (instead of [[Vegetable]]s or [[Coin]]s) when a red tuft of grass was pulled up. If this happens, the [[Player]] must throw the Bob-omb away before it explodes in the hero's hands.

 

In the Japanese version, these Bob-ombs are known as "Bobs," meaning they are slightly different from the Bomhei (Bob-ombs) of later games.

Bob-ombs appeared again in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Here, if Mario stomped on one, it would become carryable. However, it will explode in in a few seconds, even if Mario's still carrying it! If left alone, it will explode anyway.

Bob-ombs can once again be seen working for [[Bowser]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. In this game Bob-ombs walk quickly back and forth before they flash pink and then explode. Like Green [[Koopas]], they will fall off edges instead of changing direction before they fall off, like Red Koopas. If [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] jump on the Bob-omb before it explodes, it will become stationary and lifeless, and can even be picked up with no danger until it explodes in the user's hands. The same thing also happens if one of them hits it with a [[Cape]]. Some Bob-ombs will also appear floating in [[bubble]]s. These bombs will resume their normal activities if the bubble is popped by a touch from the player. The bubble-encased Bob-ombs appear only in one level: [[Forest of Illusion 3]].

When [[Yoshi]] eats a Bob-omb in this game, he will simply swallow it, like most enemies. If he stomps it, it will instantly be destroyed, and cannot be used as a weapon. Yoshi can also eat the bubble-covered Bob-ombs even when they are still in their bubble.

[[Image:Bomb-omb SM64.png|frame|left|A Bob-omb from ''Super Mario 64''.]]

Bob-ombs are common enemies in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''). They first appeared in [[Bob-omb Battlefield]], a level that is ruled by the [[Big Bob-omb]].

[[Image: BombSunshine.jpg|frame|right|A "digital" Bob-Omb.]]

Bob-ombs also appear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', but much differently than in any other game. They are black orbs with a digital interface. After a certain amount of time, the "eyes" will start a countdown from three, exploding at zero. But, if Mario sprays them with [[F.L.U.D.D]] they will turn blue and freeze, and can then be picked up and thrown by Mario. They will, however, still explode in this form.

Bob-ombs later appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Here, they are thrown from Bob-omb Dispensers in the ground. They can be picked up by [[Mario]] by a [[Spin]]. When picked up, they will start to light up and flash, and must be thrown with another Spin before they explode. They can be used to destroy many things, including cages and [[Chain Chomp]]s. They appear in two different varieties: ones that have legs and can walk around, which are less common, and ones that do not have legs and don't move on their own. The Bob-ombs take 9 full seconds to explode.

[[Image:Movie Bomb-Omb.jpg|thumb|right|The Bob-omb featured in the Super Mario Bros. movie.]]

A Bob-omb also appeared in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (movie)|Super Mario Bros film]]''. Unlike in the video games, it didn't have life and would only move if wound up. It could also walk up walls and was immensely more powerful than in the games (so much so that the mere sight of a Bob-omb caused mass panic and even made King Koopa duck and cover). Bob-omb's wore Reebok shoes, visible for a split second before it exploded.

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|related=[[Mezzo Bomb]], [[Micro Bomb]], [[Rob-omb]]

|psychopath=Ouch, HEY! Watch it!

Bob-ombs also appeared in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', where they first appeared in [[Moleville Mines]]. Here, they were mere enemies roaming around [[Moleville]]'s local mining mountain, although they were featured quite prominently in the battle with [[Punchinello]]. In said battle, Punchinello would summon three Bob-omb-type enemies (including the new subspecies [[Micro Bomb]]s and [[Mezzo Bomb]]s) for every three defeated, each getting larger and more powerful every "stage" or Punchinello's remaining health. Towards the end of his battle, a seemingly insane Punchinello tried his Bob-omb-summoning act one more time by creating a huge  Bomb-omb, although this piece of ammunition only ended up squishing him and allowing Mario and his party to collect the [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Star Piece]] he was guarding and save [[Dyna and Mite Mole]]. In battle, Bomb-ombs had average stats and no special attacks, however, when threatened, they could explode in a kamikaze attempt to cause one ally a lot of damage. Later in ''Super Mario RPG'', a [[Rob-omb|stronger, purple shoe-clad variety]] of Bob-omb appeared in [[Booster Tower]].

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===''Yoshi'' series===

====''Yoshi's Story''====

Bob-ombs first appearance chronologically was ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. Bob-ombs appear during level 5-4: [[Shy Guy's Ship]] where they are fired by [[Pirate Guy]] ships' [[cannon]]s. They also appear during [[Yoshi]]'s battle with [[Baby Bowser]] at the end of the game, where Baby Bowser would attack the hero by throwing Bob-ombs at him from the back of his large green "[[Baby Bowser pet|pet]]". Yoshi could actually use these Bob-ombs against him, by licking them up and throwing them at the ceiling of the room, causing large stalactites from the ceiling to fall onto Baby Bowser, eventually knocking him off the back of his pet so that Yoshi could battle him hand-to-hand.  

In this game, Bob-ombs are treated more like items than actual enemies.

Bob-ombs are common [[item]]s found in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, being a dangerous and destructive weapon, able to blow up everything on its reach. They can be picked up and thrown at other characters to create an explosion, thus, inflicting great damage on the player, or also knocking them out instantly. However, if they stay on the ground long enough, they will stand and walk around the stage by themselves and eventually stop and remain in their current spot to explode after. During [[Sudden Death]], Bob-ombs will appear and fall on the stage, blowing anyone randomly in case the event takes long time.

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|tattle=Bob-ombs are pretty temperamental, and they get steaming mad when you attack 'em. You'd better not [[Jump]] on 'em when they're angry or they'll blow up in your face. In fact, stay away entirely. Attack 'em from a distance with items like Hammers. Or you could send in other things, like shells. If they attack when angry, they'll charge in and explode. So you'd better take care of them before they blow!

Bob-ombs appear both as allies and enemies in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. A few can first be found in [[Koopa Village]]. These Bob-ombs explained to [[Mario]] and his partners that they had been kidnapped and enslaved by the [[Koopa Bros.]]. When Mario reaches the [[Koopa Bros. Fortress]] he finds (and is attacked by) several Bob-ombs employed by [[Bowser]]. These Bob-ombs have two basic attacks: the first is simply to ram themselves into Mario, and the other is to light themselves, walk up to Mario, and explode right next to him. It appears that Bob-ombs can explode at will and as many times as they want outside of battle.

Mario later falls into a prison full of Bob-omb rebels. Mario manages to free the remainder of the enslaved Bob-ombs, one of which is a pink female Bob-omb named [[Bombette]] who joins his party. Some Bob-ombs in this game are shown to be able to explode, and then simply regenerate themselves. Also notable, only Bob-ombs that are allies of Mario can do this.

|image=[[Image:Bob-omb_TattleLog.jpg]]

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|location=[[Glitz Pit]], [[Pit of 100 Trials (Rogueport)|Pit of 100 Trials]]

|log=A round bomb soldier that gets furious when damaged and attacks by charging and then exploding.

|tattle=That's a Bob-omb. It attacks by blowing itself up. Yeah. Reeeeeeeal smart. A Bob-omb will get totally mad if you damage it. They have like, super-short fuses. When it gets mad, it'll charge and explode on its next turn. THAT attack... really hurts. Oh, and if it's mad, it'll blow up at the slightest contact. So don't attack directly! Attack it from a step away with a hammer or hit it with something hard, like a shell.

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|after=[[Bulky Bob-omb|87]]

Bob-ombs were rare enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. A group of them called the [[Bob-omb Squad]] (led by [[Master Crash]]) can first be encountered in [[Glitzville]]. Later on Bob-ombs may be fought in the [[Pit of 100 Trials (Rogueport)|Pit of 100 Trials]]. Their battle tactics in this game are completely unchanged from their Paper Mario strategies.

Although Bob-ombs, as enemies, are rare in this game, Bob-ombs are commonly found in [[Rogueport]], most of them sailors. A large group of peaceful Bob-ombs live in the [[Fahr Outpost]], where they are the main inhabitants of the region. Most of these Bob-ombs are actually allies of Mario. In fact, again, a [[Bobbery|Bob-omb]] becomes one of Mario's partners.

The Bob-omb sub-species [[Bulky Bob-omb]] and [[Bob-ulk]] is introduced in this game.

This is the only game in the ''Paper Mario'' series where Bob-ombs made little to no appearances. However, the only Bob-ombs that were featured in the game at all are Bombette and Bobbery from the previous titles, which appeared as [[Catch Cards]]. They also appeared very briefly at the beginning of the game, where they, along with all the others partners, were in a photograph at Mario's house.Also, the [[pixl]] [[boomer]] may be a referance to bob-ombs

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====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====

Bob-ombs were semi-common enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. Their attack pattern here was similar to that of the ''Paper Mario'' Bob-ombs; however, they also had the power to defuse themselves at will. If a Bob-omb spots Mario or Luigi, it will light its fuse and begin to run around frantically, initiating battle if touched. When defeated, the Bob-ombs in this game sometimes dropped a [[Red Pepper]].

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|location=[[Gritzy Desert]]

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|related=[[Lethal Bob-omb]], [[Shroob-omb]]

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Bob-ombs next chronological appearance is in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. Here they are found in [[Gritzy Desert]]. They would do a simple ram to attack the Mario Bros. but may sometimes trick them by running toward one Bro. then looking the other way and attacking the opposite bro. After they got hit at least 23 damage, they would do a suicidal attack by either trying to ram a hero by exploding or one where it goes to both bros. and they have to be hammered away before it exploded on one of them. A new sub-species of Bob-omb is in this game, called [[Lethal Bob-omb]]. Also, a large [[Shroob]] version, called [[Shroob-omb]], was used by [[Commander Shroob]] in the fight against him.

Bob-ombs came for fame in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', and ended up in the ending movie where they were blasted out of a batting cage in [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] where [[Mario]] and [[Donkey Kong]] would blast them into the air and they would explode into fireworks. [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] snuck into the stadium and put a [[Bullet Bill]] into the machine. It blasted at [[Mario]], who was too surprised and scared to move. [[Bowser]] suddenly leaped over and smacked it back at [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]], who were blasted into the air. [[Bowser]] walked away slowly.

Bob-omb (or sometimes referred to as Bomb) is a special item used in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!]]''. They belonged exclusively to [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]], as well as [[Petey Piranha]] and [[King Boo]] (the two having access to all special items). If this item is thrown backwards, it explodes after three seconds. When thrown forwards, the Bob-omb waits until another driver runs near it and explodes by then. This item later became the regular item in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.

====''The Legend of Zelda'' series====

Bob-ombs have even appeared in various Legend of Zelda games, such as ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' and ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''. If [[Link]] strikes them with his sword once, they will run frantically around the room in a diagonal pattern, ricocheting off of walls and objects until they explode. If Link manages to strike them again, they will stop moving and explode.

==Appearance==

[[Image:Bob-ombchange.PNG|Bob-ombs as they appear in various games.|frame]]

Bob-ombs have always resembled [[bomb]]s with a few differences. The main difference is that they have white eyes, feet, and (usually unseen) arms. They are traditionally colored black, but they can also be seen in red, blue, or even green.  In most games, they feature wind-up keys on their backs and fuses, though these are lacking in a few old games.

Curiously, in Paper Mario's ending parade, Bob-ombs are shown to have arms.

Bob-ombs are usually affiliated with the Koopa Troop and it is assumed that they take orders from [[Big Bob-omb]], one of Bowser's high ranking minions. Whether Big Bob-omb is the true king of all Bob-ombs is never explained. In recent years, the games have introduced peaceful Bob-omb communities that have no affiliation with Bowser what-so-ever, and their homeland in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' is known as [[Fahr Outpost]], an isolated town located in a far-off icy land. The town is ruled by a [[Fahr Outpost Mayor|Mayor]], and all Bob-ombs take orders from him or [[General White]]. These Bob-ombs are generally peaceful, but seem to dislike outsiders and prefer to keep to themselves. However, by the end of the game they become more welcoming.

==Roles==

[[Image:SPPBob-Omb.gif|thumb|48px|left|A Bob-omb walking in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''.]]

Bob-ombs serve multiple roles in various games.  In their most common appearances, they are enemies who explode upon being irritated, although they sometimes chase after [[Mario]] upon seeing him, exploding in a few seconds.  Bob-ombs can also be used as weapons, particularly in [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] and [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]].  Bob-ombs are also involved in several Mini-games in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]].

The first time a Bob-omb is friendly is in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (''[[Super Mario 64 DS|DS]]''), when Pink Bob-ombs help Mario open [[cannon]]s. They later appear as friendly (though some are also enemies) in the ''Paper Mario'' series. Although they are not actually Bob-ombs but

Bob-ombs also have been used as items in several Mario sports titles. In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' they were [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]]'s signature item. When thrown, they would stand still for a moment before exploding, throwing any nearby drivers into the air. If the radius is fading, it is a spinout. In [[Mushroom City]] and [[Mushroom Bridge]]Bob-ombs cars could be seen and if a [[Player]] accidentally drives into it, it will explode like the Bob-ombs Wario and Waluigi used as Special Items. In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Bob-ombs return in a similar fashion as they did on Double Dash!!, but this time it can be used by any character, instead of beng a special one. Curiosly, in the remake version of Mushrom Bridge, Bob-ombs cars don't appear. In ''[[Mario Smash Football]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]'', Bob-ombs are items, and they do almost the same as they did in the [[Mario Kart series]]. Here, Bob-ombs can be obtained alone or in a set of three. Also, a larger form of a Bob-omb, called [[Giant Bob-omb]], sometimes appear, acting like a normal Bob-omb, but it explosion radiuss roughly four times larger, plus it sends out a shockwave, harming anyone near it. In ''[[Mario Power Tennis (GCN)|Mario Power Tennis]]'', the Bomb-Omb appear as an item in the minigame [[Chain-Chomp Challenge]] and are also part of the audience in [[Wario Factory Court]].

*'''[[Bulky Bob-omb]]:''' A much stronger Bob-Omb. After 4 turns it will explode. Appears in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''.

*'''[[Kab-Omb]]:''' A Bob-Omb that can be ignited, exploding into fireworks. Appears in ''New Super Mario Bros.''

*'''[[Rob-omb]]''' A Bob-omb with purple shoes from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.

*'''[[Lethal Bob-omb]]''': A highly volatile and dangerous variety of Bob-omb from ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''.

*'''[[Shroob-omb]]''': A very large Bob-omb utilized by [[Commander Shroob]] in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''.

*'''[[Dark Fawful Bomb]]''': A giant, dark star-influenced Bob-omb that appears in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''.

==Notable Bob-ombs==

*[[Admiral Bobbery]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]

*[[Bombette]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]

*[[Goldbob]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]

*[[Jerry]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]

*[[Lucky]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]

*[[Master Crash]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]

*[[Pa-Patch]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]

==Names in Other Languages==

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|Jap=ボムへい<br />''Bomuhei''

|JapM=Bomb Soldier

|Spa=Bob-omba

|SpaM=Bob-omb

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|align=center | A mobile bomb with a fuse on its head. It can be picked up and thrown as a powerful explosive, but if no one grabs it, it will tire of waiting and start wandering, then detonate whenever it likes. Its power and unpredictability make it an accident waiting to happen. In sudden-death matches if they go on too long, Bob-ombs rain from the sky to move things along.

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Image:Bob-ombbeta.PNG|<center>Unused sprites.

Image:Bob-ombchange.PNG|<center>Various.

Image:BOMB!.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]

Image:SMRPG Bob-omb.png|<center>''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]

Image:Bomb-omb SM64.png|<center>''[[Super Mario 64]]

Image:SSBbob-omb.jpg|<center>''[[Super Smash Bros.]]

Image:BombSunshine.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]

Image:MKDD_Bob-omb.png|<center>''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]

Image:Bob-omb_TattleLog.jpg|<center>''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]

Image:Normal minibobomb.jpg|<center>''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis|Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2]]

Image:BrawlBob-Omb.jpg|<center>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]

Image:MKwii_Bob-omb.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart Wii]]

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