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|variants=[[Big Bullet Bill]]<br>[[Blazer]]<br>[[Bomber Bill]]<br>[[Bombshell Bill]]<br>[[Bouncing Bullet Bill]]<br>[[Bull's-Eye Bill]]<br>[[Bullet Biff]]<br>[[Bullet Bill Patch]]<br>[[Cat Bullet Bill]]<br>[[Gold Bullet Bill]]<br>[[King Bill]]<br>[[Mad Bullet Bill]]<br>[[Missile Meg]]<br> [[Seeker Bullet Bill]]<br>[[Sniper Bill]]<br>[[Tail Bullet Bill]]<br>[[Torpedo Ted]]<br>[[Woollet Bill]]
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|comparable=[[Bloomp]]<br>[[Cannonball]]<br>[[Digga]]<br>[[Knucklotec|Knucklotec's Fist]]<br>[[Mikey Mine]]
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'''Bullet Bills''' are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' These bullet-like projectiles are blasted out of [[Bill Blaster]]s, coupled with a firing sound effect, whether onscreen or offscreen. A Bullet Bill continues traveling horizontally when fired. Bullet Bills are unaffected by [[Fire Flower]]s and their [[fireball]]s, and most games allow Bullet Bills to be defeated from being [[stomp]]ed. In the side-scrolling games, Bullet Bills can pass through walls. Ever since ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', some Bullet Bills have the ability to home in on Mario as a missile, a function that would later go to [[Bull's-Eye Bill]]s mainly. Bullet Bills are portrayed as items in some series, mostly the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], functioning either as projectiles or having the player take advantage of their speed by either riding on them or transforming into one.
'''Bullet Bills''' are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' These bullet-like projectiles are blasted out of [[Bill Blaster]]s, coupled with a firing sound effect, whether onscreen or offscreen. A Bullet Bill continues traveling horizontally when fired. Bullet Bills are unaffected by [[Fire Flower]]s and their [[fireball]]s, and most games allow Bullet Bills to be defeated from being [[stomp]]ed. In the side-scrolling games, Bullet Bills can pass through walls. Ever since ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', some Bullet Bills have the ability to home in on Mario as a missile, a function that would later go to [[Bull's-Eye Bill]]s mainly. Bullet Bills are portrayed as items in some series, mostly the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], functioning either as projectiles or having the player take advantage of their speed by either riding on them or transforming into one.
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
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====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
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====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:Bullet Bill SMS.png|thumb|left|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'']]
[[File:Bullet Bill SMS.png|thumb|left|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'']]
Bullet Bills are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. They have been redesigned enitrely, having a metallic exterior, googly eyes, and smile in a manner akin to [[Torpedo Ted]]s. Bullet Bills make a quick radar beeping constantly as they fly. Bullet Bills appear with different colors and behaviors at various points in the game, coming in black, purple, [[Gold Bullet Bill|gold]], and blue. Most types of Bullet Bills release two [[coin]]s when squirted by [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], except Golden Bullet Bills, which release eight coins instead. Black Bullet Bills are first shown at [[Pinna Park]] during [[Mecha-Bowser Appears!|Episode 1]], being fired from four cannons in [[Mecha-Bowser]]'s chest and following the tracks of the roller coaster that Mario is riding, either from the front or back, though they can still miss him by a wide margin on certain turns. In [[The Beach Cannon's Secret|Episode 2]], black, purple, and golden Bullet Bills appear fired by [[Monty Mole]], and all of them travel in a long, downward arc, exploding when they hit the ground, with black and gold only differing in rarity and coin reward. '''Purple Bullet Bills''',<ref name=prima>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton|date=September 3, 2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=Prima Games|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-3961-1|page=19}}</ref> which have blinking red nosecones, follow Mario on a horizontal plane if they approach him, similarly to Bullet Bills in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', though with a tight-but-lengthy u-turn if they miss; this type can destroy the baskets with [[Blue Coin]]s in the same [[Mission|episode]]. In [[Uncork the Waterfall|Episode 1]] of [[Noki Bay]], a single inactive black Bullet Bill is found laying dormant in the platform connecting the cannon to the giant cork. In the battle against [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] on [[Corona Mountain]], the latter shoots '''special Purple Bullet Bills'''<ref name=prima/> or '''Guided Bullet Bills''',<ref>{{cite|author=Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh|date=2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Official Strategy Guide|publisher=BradyGAMES|language=en-us|isbn=0-7440-0180-3|page=133}}</ref> which come in black and blue, the former having a blinking nosecone (aside than the first one launched) and the latter being solid-colored. These ones follow Mario more persistently when they get a lock on him, but the large number causes them to have a fairly short and narrow line-of-sight, and they can also change their altitude to get on his level. These Bullet Bills can be defeated by jumped on, with the blue ones giving a [[1-Up Mushroom]] or [[Water Bottle]] if defeated this way, or from Bowser's [[Fire Breath]].
Bullet Bills are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. They have been redesigned enitrely, having a metallic exterior, googly eyes, and smile in a manner akin to [[Torpedo Ted]]s. Bullet Bills make a quick radar beeping constantly as they fly. Bullet Bills appear with different colors and behaviors at various points in the game, coming in black, purple, [[Gold Bullet Bill|gold]], and blue. Most types of Bullet Bills release two [[coin]]s when squirted by [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], except Golden Bullet Bills, which release eight coins instead. Black Bullet Bills are first shown at [[Pinna Park]] during [[Mecha-Bowser Appears!|Episode 1]], being fired from four cannons in [[Mecha-Bowser]]'s chest and following the tracks of the roller coaster that Mario is riding, either from the front or back, though they can still miss him by a wide margin on certain turns. In [[The Beach Cannon's Secret|Episode 2]], black, purple, and golden Bullet Bills appear fired by [[Monty Mole]], and all of them travel in a long, downward arc, exploding when they hit the ground, with black and gold only differing in rarity and coin reward. '''Purple Bullet Bills''',<ref name=prima>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=Prima Games|page=19|date=September 3, 2002|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-3961-1}}</ref> which have blinking red nosecones, follow Mario on a horizontal plane if they approach him, similarly to Bullet Bills in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', though with a tight-but-lengthy u-turn if they miss; this type can destroy the baskets with [[Blue Coin]]s in the same [[Mission|episode]]. In [[Uncork the Waterfall|Episode 1]] of [[Noki Bay]], a single inactive black Bullet Bill is found laying dormant in the platform connecting the cannon to the giant cork. In the battle against [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] on [[Corona Mountain]], the latter shoots '''special Purple Bullet Bills'''<ref name=prima/> or '''Guided Bullet Bills''',<ref>{{cite|author=Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Official Strategy Guide|page=133|publisher=BradyGAMES|language=en-us|isbn=0-7440-0180-3|date=2002}}</ref> which come in black and blue, the former having a blinking nosecone (aside than the first one launched) and the latter being solid-colored. These ones follow Mario more persistently when they get a lock on him, but the large number causes them to have a fairly short and narrow line-of-sight, and they can also change their altitude to get on his level. These Bullet Bills can be defeated by jumped on, with the blue ones giving a [[1-Up Mushroom]] or [[Water Bottle]] if defeated this way, or from Bowser's [[Fire Breath]].


In the demo reel on the title screen, black Bullet Bills have blinking red noses and solid red eyes with white pupils, like Purple Bullet Bills, so the design change occurred most likely very late in development.
In the demo reel on the title screen, black Bullet Bills have blinking red noses and solid red eyes with white pupils, like Purple Bullet Bills, so the design change occurred most likely very late in development.


====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Bullet Bills are enemies in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Their role is based on their appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'', except some of them are launched from [[Bill Blaster Turret]]s, and some can be additionally defeated from using a [[Mega Mushroom]]. [[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]]s also return as enemies. Bullet Bills are encountered in {{world link|2|castlen|World 2-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}; [[World 5-4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-4]], where some appear from offscreen; [[World 6-1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-1]]; {{world link|6|castlen|World 6-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}, during the [[Monty Tank]] fight only, [[World 7-5 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7-5]], and [[World 8-1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8-1]].
Bullet Bills are enemies in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Their role is based on their appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'', except some of them are launched from [[Bill Blaster Turret]]s, and some can be additionally defeated from using a [[Mega Mushroom]]. [[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]]s also return as enemies. Bullet Bills are encountered in {{world-link|2|castlen|World 2-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}; [[World 5-4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-4]], where some appear from offscreen; [[World 6-1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-1]]; {{world-link|6|castlen|World 6-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}, during the [[Monty Tank]] fight only, [[World 7-5 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7-5]], and [[World 8-1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8-1]]}}.


====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
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=====Appearances=====
=====Appearances=====
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====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
[[File:SMBW screenshot Blasted Bill.png|thumb|A Missile Meg under the effect of a [[Wonder Flower]]]]
[[File:SMBW screenshot Blasted Bill.png|thumb|A Missile Meg under the effect of a [[Wonder Flower]]]]
Bullet Bills are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. A few variants were introduced, all prominently in [[Castle Bowser]] levels: [[Missile Meg]]s, which bear a vicious grimace and a more elongated shape resembling a missile and can be stood upon; [[Seeker Bullet Bill]]s, which stick onto surfaces and fly towards the players on contact; and [[Bull's-Eye Billet Train]]s, variants of Bull's-Eye Bills consisting of multiple segments and dorsal fins.
Bullet Bills are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. A few variants were introduced, all prominently in [[Castle Bowser]] levels: [[Missile Meg]]s, which bear a vicious grimace and a more elongated shape resembling a missile and can be stood upon; [[Seeker Bullet Bill]]s, which stick onto surfaces and fly towards the players on contact; and [[Renketsu Search Killer]]s, variants of Bull's-Eye Bills consisting of multiple segments and dorsal fins.


===''Alleyway''===
===''Alleyway''===
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
Bullet Bills<ref>{{cite|title=「VSマッチ専用の敵キャラ、キラー。ヤツが勝敗を決めることも。」Nintendo Official Guidebook of ''Super Mario Kart''|language=ja|page={{file link|SMK NOG Killer.png|126}}}}</ref> appear as both obstacles and items in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]].
Bullet Bills<ref>{{cite|language=ja|title=「VSマッチ専用の敵キャラ、キラー。ヤツが勝敗を決めることも。」Nintendo Official Guidebook of ''Super Mario Kart''|page={{file link|SMK NOG Killer.png|126}}}}</ref> appear as both obstacles and items in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]].
 
====''Super Mario Kart''====
====''Super Mario Kart''====
{{multiframe|[[File:SMK Bullet Bill.png]]|size=130|A Bullet Bill in ''Super Mario Kart''}}
{{multiframe|[[File:SMK Bullet Bill.png]]|size=130|A Bullet Bill in ''Super Mario Kart''}}
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====''Mario Kart Tour''====
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
Bullet Bills are items in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. During a Bullet Bill [[Frenzy]], two smaller Bullet Bills fly beside the player. The player can launch said Bullet Bills forwards by tapping the screen, which home in on a racer ahead of them, and explode upon striking them. There is also a new glider introduced in the [[Bowser vs. DK Tour]] that is a recreation of the Bullet Bill's appearance in ''Super Mario Bros.'', aptly named [[8-Bit Bullet Bill]].
Bullet Bills are items in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. During a Bullet Bill [[Frenzy]], two smaller Bullet Bills fly beside the player. The player can launch said Bullet Bills forwards by tapping the screen, which home in on a racer ahead of them, and explode upon striking them. There is also a new glider introduced in the [[Bowser vs. DK Tour]] that is a recreation of the Bullet Bill's appearance in ''Super Mario Bros.'', aptly named [[8-Bit Bullet Bill]].
The following gliders increase the chance of getting Bullet Bills and points for hitting racers under the effects of one.
The following gliders increase the chance of getting Bullet Bills and points for hitting racers under the effects of one.
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====''Super Mario Party Jamboree''====
====''Super Mario Party Jamboree''====
Bullet Bills reappear in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' in a variety of roles, including as an item in Koopathlon that allows a player to travel across the board faster, in [[Wario's Buzzer Beater]] alongside Bill Blasters, [[Jr.'s Jauntlet]], [[Fire Away]], [[Bowser Crashers]] where they are summoned by Kamek alongside [[Parabomb]]s, and the returning Jump the Gun minigame from ''Mario Party 6'' (but fired from Bill Blasters instead of generic cannons). They also appear in the [[King Bowser's Keep]] board fired from Bill Blasters manned by a black [[Snifit]], where they deduct five coins from players who landed on the [[Event Space]]s and hit the [[Dry Bones]]. In addition, a Bullet Bill can seen flying across the mode selection screen via the [[hot-air balloon]] and as part of the Album picture Have a Safe Flight.
Bullet Bills reappear in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' in the returning Jump the Gun minigame from ''Mario Party 6'', but are fired from Bill Blasters instead of generic cannons.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
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==General information==
==General information==
===Physical appearance and traits===
===Physical appearance and traits===
Bullet Bills are black anthropomorphic {{wp|missile}}-like creatures. They have eyes with black pupils/irises and engines at their backsides, thus allowing them to travel in the air. In most games, they can be defeated by simply [[jump]]ing on them, though other games make them more resilient. Like other enemies, Bullet Bills have had varying appearances. In the earlier ''Super Mario'' games, Bullet Bills had a slightly brown hue, though this was due to color limitations. Bullet Bills were inspired by shark mouth {{wp|nose art}} on fighter planes<ref>{{cite|date=September 13, 2022|url=www.ndw.jp/mario-220913-2|title=宮本茂さんに聞く“マリオたちの名前の由来”|publisher=''[[Nintendo DREAM]]'' WEB|language=ja|accessdate=June 28, 2024}}</ref> and older artwork shows them with both arms and mouths, which are depicted variously in early sprites and models. To date, they appear with both arms and a visible mouth in the Game & Watch ''Super Mario Bros.'', the DIC Entertainment cartoons, ''Super Mario Bros. Print World'', the PC release of ''Mario's Time Machine'', ''Yoshi's Safari'', ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', and ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. In ''Super Mario Kart'', ''Super Mario 64'', and ''Yoshi's Story'', they lack arms but have an open mouth with sharp teeth and an angry expression, resembling [[Bomber Bill]]s. In ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'', ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', and ''Yoshi's Island DS'', Bullet Bills display a grin instead, as well as a green color scheme in the second of these. In ''Super Mario Sunshine'', they have a slimmer shape in the vein of [[Torpedo Ted]]s, in addition to having a smile, fuller eyes, and rocket-like fins in the back. In the ''Nintendo Comics System'' and ''Mario Party Advance'', Bullet Bills are shown to be sentient and possess the ability to speak.
Bullet Bills are black anthropomorphic {{wp|missile}}-like creatures. They have eyes with black pupils/irises and engines at their backsides, thus allowing them to travel in the air. In most games, they can be defeated by simply [[jump]]ing on them, though other games make them more resilient. Like other enemies, Bullet Bills have had varying appearances. In the earlier ''Super Mario'' games, Bullet Bills had a slightly brown hue, though this was due to color limitations. Bullet Bills were inspired by shark mouth {{wp|nose art}} on fighter planes<ref>{{cite|language=ja|url=www.ndw.jp/mario-220913-2|title=宮本茂さんに聞く“マリオたちの名前の由来”|publisher=''[[Nintendo DREAM]]'' WEB|date=September 13, 2022|accessdate=June 28, 2024}}</ref> and older artwork shows them with both arms and mouths, which are depicted variously in early sprites and models. To date, they appear with both arms and a visible mouth in the Game & Watch ''Super Mario Bros.'', the DIC Entertainment cartoons, ''Super Mario Bros. Print World'', the PC release of ''Mario's Time Machine'', ''Yoshi's Safari'', ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', and ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. In ''Super Mario Kart'', ''Super Mario 64'', and ''Yoshi's Story'', they lack arms but have an open mouth with sharp teeth and an angry expression, resembling [[Bomber Bill]]s. In ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'', ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', and ''Yoshi's Island DS'', Bullet Bills display a grin instead, as well as a green color scheme in the second of these. In ''Super Mario Sunshine'', they have a slimmer shape in the vein of [[Torpedo Ted]]s, in addition to having a smile, fuller eyes, and rocket-like fins in the back. In the ''Nintendo Comics System'' and ''Mario Party Advance'', Bullet Bills are shown to be sentient and possess the ability to speak.


In most games, Bullet Bills simply fly around without targeting a victim, usually being launched from [[Bill Blaster]]s. However, the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games give Bullet Bills the ability to home in on their opponents, while their eyes turn red. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, Bullet Bills can also home in on their opponents, though only a few of them do this. In some cases, they can spin while flying. In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', Bullet Bills appear as [[Capture|capturable]] enemies; this game reveals that, Bullet Bills can fly at three different speeds, and can self-destruct after a certain period of time. In the ''Paper Mario'' games, Bullet Bills use a kamikaze attack, thus resulting in explosions. In ''Puzzles and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'', Bullet Bills are associated with the Dark attribute, boast higher ATK, and attack on every turn. The ''Mario & Sonic'' games depict Bullet Bill (and more specifically, [[Big Bullet Bill]]), as a Speed rival. This is supported by the ''Mario Kart'' series, which makes Bullet Bill a high-speed item with automatic turning capabilities. A billboard advertisement in ''Mario Kart Wii''{{'}}s [[Moonview Highway]] course addresses Bullet Bill as the "King of Speed".
In most games, Bullet Bills simply fly around without targeting a victim, usually being launched from [[Bill Blaster]]s. However, the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games give Bullet Bills the ability to home in on their opponents, while their eyes turn red. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, Bullet Bills can also home in on their opponents, though only a few of them do this. In some cases, they can spin while flying. In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', Bullet Bills appear as [[Capture|capturable]] enemies; this game reveals that, Bullet Bills can fly at three different speeds, and can self-destruct after a certain period of time. In the ''Paper Mario'' games, Bullet Bills use a kamikaze attack, thus resulting in explosions. In ''Puzzles and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'', Bullet Bills are associated with the Dark attribute, boast higher ATK, and attack on every turn. The ''Mario & Sonic'' games depict Bullet Bill (and more specifically, [[Big Bullet Bill]]), as a Speed rival. This is supported by the ''Mario Kart'' series, which makes Bullet Bill a high-speed item with automatic turning capabilities. A billboard advertisement in ''Mario Kart Wii''{{'}}s [[Moonview Highway]] course addresses Bullet Bill as the "King of Speed".
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|[[Family Computer Disk System]]
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|''[[Super Mario Bros.|2-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt]]''
|''[[2-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt]]''
|Enemy
|Enemy
|[[List of games by date#1988|1988]]
|[[List of games by date#1988|1988]]
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|Game Boy
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|''[[Super Mario Bros.|3-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet]]''
|''[[3-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet]]''
|Enemy
|Enemy
|[[List of games by date#1990|1990]]
|[[List of games by date#1990|1990]]
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===Internal names===
===Internal names===
{{internal names
{{internal names
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|game1=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''<br>''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
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|name1=HomingKiller
|name1=HomingKiller
|meaning1=Transliteration of below
|meaning1=Transliteration of below
|game2=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|game2=''Super Mario Galaxy''<br>''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
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|name2=HomingKiller
|name2=ホーミングキラー (''Hōmingu Kirā'')
|meaning2=Transliteration of below
|meaning2=Homing Bullet Bill
|game3=''Super Mario Galaxy''
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|name4=ホーミングキラー (''Hōmingu Kirā'')
|meaning4=Homing Bullet Bill
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}}


===Names in other languages===
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=キラー<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/smb/index.html|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' entry on the official Mario Portal|language=en|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=October 10, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap=キラー<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/smb/index.html|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' entry on the official Mario Portal|language=en|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=October 10, 2024}}</ref>
|JpnR=Kirā
|JapR=Kirā
|JpnM=Killer
|JapM=Killer
|ChiS=弹头杀手<ref>{{cite|author=无敌阿尔宙斯|date=August 28, 2013|title=神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译|publisher=Baidu Tieba|language= zh-hans|accessdate=February 2, 2017|archive=web.archive.org/web/20170227153847/https://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606|deadlink=y}}</ref>
|ChiS=弹头杀手<ref>{{cite|author=无敌阿尔宙斯|date=August 28, 2013|title=神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译|publisher=Baidu Tieba|language= zh-hans|accessdate=February 2, 2017|archive=web.archive.org/web/20170227153847/https://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606|deadlink=y}}</ref>
|ChiSR=Dàntóu Shāshǒu
|ChiSR=Dàntóu Shāshǒu
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|Ger=Kugelwilli<ref>{{cite|author=Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1993|page=18}}</ref>
|Ger=Kugelwilli<ref>{{cite|author=Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1993|page=18}}</ref>
|GerM=Bullet Willi; "Willi" being a German given name equivalent to "Wily"
|GerM=Bullet Willi; "Willi" being a German given name equivalent to "Wily"
|Ger2=Kugel-Willi<ref>{{cite|author=Kraft, John D., Thomas Görg, and Marko Hein, editors|date=1997|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo 64 Spieleberater "Super Mario 64"''|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|language=de|page=7}}</ref>
|Ger2=Kugel-Willi<ref>{{cite|author=Kraft, John D., Thomas Görg, and Marko Hein, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo 64 Spieleberater "Super Mario 64"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1997|page=7}}</ref>
|Ger2M=Bullet Willi; "Willi" being a German given name equivalent to "Wily"
|Ger2M=Bullet Willi; "Willi" being a German given name equivalent to "Wily"
|Ger3=Raketen Willi<ref name=German>{{cite|title=Nintendo 64 ''Yoshi's Story'' Spieleberater|page={{file link|Yoshi's Story German Guide Enemies.png|19}}}}</ref>
|Ger3=Raketen Willi<ref name=German>{{cite|title=Nintendo 64 ''Yoshi's Story'' Spieleberater|page={{file link|Yoshi's Story German Guide Enemies.png|19}}}}</ref>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:LAGB-Bullet.png|55px|right|Bullet Bill in prototype ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' assets]]
[[File:LAGB-Bullet.png|55px|right|Bullet Bill in prototype ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' assets]]
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' development assets, a Bullet Bill sprite can be found around the game's cameos.<ref>{{cite|author=TCRF|title=[[tcrf:Development:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)/Early and Unused Graphics|Development:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)/Early and Unused Graphics]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|language=en|accessdate=April 12, 2022}}</ref>
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' development assets, a Bullet Bill sprite can be found around the game's cameos.<ref>{{cite|author=TCRF|title=[[tcrf:Development:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)/Early and Unused Graphics|Development:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)/Early and Unused Graphics]]|language=en|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=April 12, 2022}}</ref>
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