Editing Fan

{{about|the Thing in the [[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]] series|the item in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]] series|[[Fan (Super Smash Bros. series)]]|the souvenirs in [[WarioWare: Twisted!]]|[[Fan (souvenirs)]]|the item in [[Mario's Time Machine]]|[[Fan (Mario's Time Machine)]]}}
{{quote|Wow! And I thought I was your biggest fan, [[Mario]]!|Huey|Paper Mario: Color Splash}}
{{item-infobox
|title=Fan
|image=[[File:PMCS Fan.png|100px]]<br>Artwork of the Fan from ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''{{'}}s Japanese website''
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' ([[List of games by date#2012|2012]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
}}
The '''Fan''' is a [[Thing]] in the [[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]] series that aids [[Mario]]. It also makes an appearance in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.

==History==
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
[[File:FanPMSS.png|thumb|left|The Fan as a sticker]]
In ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'', the Fan is found in W1-2, [[Bouquet Gardens]]. It produces a large breeze that destroys a [[Toad (species)|Toad]]'s flower garden and blows [[Goomba]]s towards Mario. If Mario starts a battle with a Goomba, the breeze causes Mario, the Goomba, and background elements to shake, although this does not have any affect on gameplay. Mario is also unable to progress past the flower garden area while the Fan is on. Standing in front of the Fan causes Mario to be blown back to the flower garden. Checking the Fan makes Mario turn it off and collect it. It remains in Mario's [[Album]] until it is turned into a [[sticker]] at a [[Sling-a-Thing]] station. Once it has been used as a sticker, it returns to its original position. It may also be purchased from the [[Shady Toad]] for 130 [[coin]]s and sold as a sticker for 20 coins.

As a sticker, it takes up four squares in Mario's Album. When it is used in a battle, the background retracts as a fanfare plays. The Fan rises up and turns on, causing a whirlwind that lifts up any enemies who are not anchored to the ground such as [[Piranha Plant]]s. Instead, they remain on the ground and take less damage. The Fan then stops and lowers, causing all lifted enemies to fall back down. The player may continuously press {{button|3ds|a}} as the wind picks up to increase the damage dealt.

The Fan is mandatory to complete W1-4, [[Hither Thither Hill]]. Mario must [[Paperize]] near the windmill and use the Fan in the paperization zone. After placing the Fan, it appears in the background in a giant state and turns on. It causes most objects to wobble, lifts all present enemies, and turns the blades of the windmill. After it stops, the enemies return to the ground without getting hurt and Mario is able to enter the windmill.

The Fan can be placed into the Sticker Museum as #7, alongside other wind-based Things. In a pre-release screenshot, the Fan did not appear from the background but instead on the battleground still in a sticker form.

====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
[[File:PMCS Using The Fan.png|thumb|right|The Fan scene]]
In ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'', the Fan is found at [[Cherry Lake]]. It produces a breeze that blows [[Shy Guy]]s towards Mario and lifts the bridge to [[Justice Toad]]. If Mario starts a battle with a Shy Guy, the breeze causes Mario, the Shy  Guy, and background elements to shake. In addition, defeating the Shy Guy causes its remains to blow away in the wind. While the Fan is on, Mario is unable to progress to Inner Cherry Lake. To reach the Fan, Mario must use [[Cutout]] to reach the land it is on. Once the Fan has been picked up, it is wrung out, refills Mario's paint, and become a colorless card. Once it has been used as a card, it returns to its original position. It can also be purchased from the [[Wringer]] for 300 [[coin]]s and sold as an unpainted card for 1 coin. A replica version of the Fan can be collected from the [[Battle Spin]].

When it is used in battle, the background fades into space and leaves Mario and the enemies floating. Mario floats away as the Fan rises from behind [[Earth]]. It turns on and causes the enemies to hit the screen and Earth to spin rapidly. The enemies fall away as the Fan stops. The player may continuously press {{button|wiiu|a}} as the wind picks up to increase the damage dealt.

The Fan is mandatory to rescue [[Surfing Kinopio]] at [[Bloo Bay Beach]] and to help the boat at [[Violet Passage]] set off. In both scenarios, Mario must use Cutout to make space for the Fan card. At Bloo Bay Beach, the rock in the distance splits to reveal the Fan. The blades spin so fast that it blows away nearby rocks, dislodges the blade guard, and creates a giant wave that engulfs Surfing Kinopio. At Violet Passage, the rock in the distance splits to reveal the Fan as well. The Fan makes enough wind so that the ship can move.

The Fan can also be placed into the [[Prisma Museum]], where it can be tested.

====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
The Fan returns in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', although not as a collectible item. When Mario completes a puzzle on [[Bonehead Island]], the Fan is seen rising up in the background, accompanied by music similar to its appearance in ''Sticker Star''. The blades spin rapidly as it dispels the fog from [[the Great Sea]], and it sinks back into the water once it finishes.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:SSB3DS Hither Thither Hill.jpg|thumb|left|The Fan from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'']]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Fan appears in the first portion of the [[Paper Mario (stage)|Paper Mario stage]]. It rises and causes a gust that turns the windmill's blades and pushes fighters, the cloud platform, and items to the right. The gust may also cause the cloud platform and [[Warp Pipe]] to fly away.
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==Profiles==
===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
*'''In-game description:''' ''"Creates a breeze with ease."''
*'''American English [[Sticker Museum]] plaque:''' ''"While voice modulators are not unheard of, this device is clearly the first built for crowd use. It was likely used for intimidation at sporting events."''
*'''British English Sticker Museum plaque:''' ''"A device used to drown the sound of roaring crowds at sporting events. One of its less desirable side effects is gale-force winds. Use with caution."''

===''Paper Mario: Color Splash''===
*'''Item description:''' ''"The blades inside rotate at high speed to create a nice breeze."''

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
*'''Tip:''' ''"Watch out for the gigantic fan on the part of the stage that is on land. It's much easier to be launched to the right when it spins!"''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Fan Sticker PMSS.png|The Fan from the website for ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''
FanCard.png|The Fan as a card
PMCS Fan card unpainted.png|The Fan as an unpainted card
PMCS Fan Replica card.png|The Fan as a replica card
PMCS Fan Replica card unpainted.png|The Fan as an unpainted replica card
PMCS FanThing.png|The Fan as a menu icon
PM3DS17.png|The Fan in a pre-release version of ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''
PMSS-Hither Shot1.png|The Fan at Hither Thither Hill
PMCS Cherry Lake Fan.png|The Fan at Cherry Lake
PMCS Bloo Bay Beach Fan.png|The Fan at Bloo Bay Beach
</gallery>

==Media==
{{media table
|type1=audio
|name1=PMSS Thing Fan
|pipe1=Thing: Fan
|description1=Plays while using the Fan in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''
|length1=0:22

|type2=audio
|name2=PMCS Thing Fan
|pipe2=Thing: Fan
|description2=Plays while using the Fan in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''
|length2=0:29

|type3=audio
|name3=PMTOK Giant Fan of Bonehead Island
|pipe3=Giant Fan of Bonehead Island
|description3=Plays when the Fan appears on Bonehead Island in ''Paper Mario: The Origami King''
|length3=0:29
}}

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=せんぷうき
|JapR=Senpūki
|JapM=Fan
|Fre=Ventilateur
|FreM=Fan
|Spa=Ventilador
|SpaM=Fan
|Ger=Ventilator
|GerM=Fan
|Ita=Ventilatore
|ItaM=Fan
|ChiS=电风扇
|ChiSR=Diàn fēngshàn
|ChiSM=Electric fan
|ChiT=電風扇 
|ChiTR=Diàn fēngshàn
|ChiTM=Electric fan
}}

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