Chippy
- This article is about the enemy from Virtual Boy Wario Land. For the character who uses the pseudonym "Chippy" when speaking with Bowser in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, see Starlow.
| Chippy | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Virtual Boy Wario Land | |
| First appearance | Virtual Boy Wario Land (1995) |
Chippy[1] is an enemy in Virtual Boy Wario Land. They are encountered in Stage 5 only. Many Chippies are found running along the ground within the leafy forest areas. If they catch sight of Wario, they will take a round, spiky bomb out of its mouth and throw it, soon exploding after hitting the ground. Some Chippies hide in trees not far from the ground. If Wario approaches, they will jump out and float to the ground upon a large leaf, holding a shield covered in spikes. After landing, the Chippy will attempt to ram Wario with the shield. It can also hold it up to deflect all of Wario's attacks from above. Chippies can also throw spears, damaging Wario if they hit him. If the spear hits a tree trunk, Wario can use the spear as a platform. All types of Chippies can be knocked out by a stomp to the head, where they will flip upside down and recover after a few seconds. They can be defeated by a Body Slam or a Barge, without touching a Chippy's weapons. They can also be destroyed by the flames of Sea Dragon or King Dragon Wario, regardless of the area.
Gallery[edit]
Chippy with a spear.
Sprite from Virtual Boy Wario Land
Sprite of a shielded Chippy on a leaf.
Chippy with a spear.
Screenshot of several Chippies.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ボムマル[2] Bomumaru |
Portmanteau of "bomb" and「丸」(maru, a word for "circle" also used as an affectionate suffix) |
