Editing Giant Land

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|greaterloc=[[Mushroom World]]

|ruler=Unnamed [[Mushroom Kings|Mushroom King]] (games); [[Prince Hugo]] (cartoons)

|inhabitants=[[Grand Goomba]]s, [[Gargantua Koopa Troopa]]s

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[1988]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' ([[2010]])

'''Big Island''' (known as '''Giant Land''' in the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version, '''Land of the Giants''' in the [[Nintendo_Power#Player's Guides|Nintendo Power Strategy Guide]]) is the fourth world of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. This world contains six levels, three [[Sledge Bro.|Sledge Bros.]], two Fortresses, two [[Spade Panel]]s, four [[Toad Houses]], and a Mushroom King's palace. Everything in this world is huge, including the [[Question Block|? Block]]s and [[Goomba]]s, hence the name. Power-ups, [[Cheep-Cheep]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]], [[Buzzy Beetle]]s, [[Venus Fire Trap]]s, and [[Bullet Bill]]s are exceptions to this and thus remain in their original size. This island is shaped like a giant [[Koopa Troopa]].

The [[Koopaling]] in charge of Big Island is the comparatively-small [[Iggy Koopa]].

The map in ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3'' shows that it is to the east of [[Sea Side]], and to the west of [[The Sky|Sky Land]].

 

In ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', it is revealed that [[Prince Hugo]] is the most recent king, who probably replaced the one in the game. [[Madzilla]] also lives here.

 

==={{world|4|1}}===

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This is the first level of world 4, and introduces many huge versions of otherwise regular enemies like [[Goomba]]s or [[Koopa Troopa]]s. However, their size does not improve their stamina or other physical stats, so they can just be defeated like their smaller counterparts. The player will also encounter some big [[? Blocks]], which can be hit just like normal ones. If [[Raccoon Mario]] flies up in the area with the waterfall, he can access a hidden area guarded by a [[Venus Fire Trap]]. This room features two [[Big Bertha]]s and two [[1-Up Mushroom]]s. The level is plain-themed.

 

==={{world|4|2}}===

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This level is similar to the second level of [[Sea Side]]. The whole stage rises up and sinks down frequently, so some parts of the stage may submerge occasionally. If Mario falls in the Water, a Cheep Cheep will come by and try to hurt him, so the player should get out as fast as possible. The Cheep Cheep can be defeated with a well aimed Ice Block, but it will quickly pop back up again after a few moments, and it cannot be defeated permanently. The goal is reached through a [[Warp Pipe]] at the end of the level. If Mario collects at least 24 coins in this level, a White Toad House will be available.

 

==={{world|4|3}}===

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This level introduces the Sledge Bros. which is just a bigger version of a regular [[Hammer Bro.]]. Just like their smaller versions, they throw hammers at Mario, but they are also capable of a shockwave-creating jump that will stun Mario, making it likelier to get hit by a hammer. After crossing a plains section, the player will get access to the second part of the level through a Warp Pipe. The second half features many Buzzy Beetles and Spinies ,as well as some [[Pit (obstacle)|bottomless pits]] which have to be jumped over using a [[Paratroopa]] as stepping stone sometimes. If [[Raccoon Mario]] is to fly up about halfway through the level, he can access a hidden stretch with coins.

 

==={{world|4|fort}} 1===

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The first fortress of Big Island features a new type of enemy: The [[Hot Foot]]s. These flame-like enemies lurk on top of candelabra, waiting for Mario to turn his back to them. When unobserved, they hop off of their resting place and follow Mario, until he turns around. There are Thwomps that move horizontally and vertically. During his traverse of the fortress, Mario can uncover a secret underground section of the castle, filled with Boos and Dry Bones, through a Warp Pipe. At the end of the caste, Boom Boom awaits.

 

==={{world|4|4}}===

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This level is similar to the underwater courses 3-1 and 3-5 of Water Land, but the environment looks enlarged to match with the theme of the overall world. Also, Lakitu appears in this level, throwing Spiny Eggs at Mario. The player has to dodge the Spiny eggs while navigating through the water. If the player gave the [[Frog Suit]] power to Mario before entering the level, he can enter a pipe that ejects water and would otherwise wash him away. The pipe leads to a bonus area. Another Warp Pipe at the end of the level transports Mario to the goal.

 

==={{world|4|5}}===

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This level features many Bill Blasters and also introduces a new projectile type, the [[Missile Bill]]. Unlike regular Bullet Bills, the red colored Missile Bills will turn around if they are dodged and fly towards Mario once again. A block with a [[Magic Vine]] can be found in this level, which is accessible by bouncing off of a Missile Bill. Up the vine, Mario will find a [[Tanooki Suit]], as well as a [[P-Switch]] which makes many coins appear. A pipe transports Mario to the level exit.

 

==={{world|4|6}}===

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This level resembles the other plain-themed levels of Big Island, but it features [[Magic Door|magical doors]] which will alter the environment if entered. The player can swap between an enlarged version and a more regular version of the level. However, this provides actually no advantage and the level can be cleared in both versions. Some [[Star|Starmen]] and even some [[1-Up Mushroom]]s are hidden at certain places throughout the course.

 

The concept of this stage might have inspired the concept of [[Tiny-Huge Island]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where the player needs to travel between a large and a small version of the level to make progress. The size proportions are swapped by entering special Warp Pipes located throughout the course.

 

==={{world|4|fort}} 2===

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The [[Donut Lift]]s here might be very dangerous. Mario must jump up and down on them to keep from falling. A secret is here after the lava stretch. In the narrow corridor, a block has a P-Switch inside. The Switch will expose some Silver Coins. In the middle of them, Up on the D-Pad should be pressed to enter a secret room (however, the Silver Coins need not be revealed in order to use the door, if the player knows the door's location). The platforms here are all different. The ones with arrows on them will automatically go a certain way, but the one with the exclamation point, whenever jumped on, will change direction. Skillful use of these and the many pipes will lead Mario to a pipe to a secret room, where, starting at the exit pipe, invisible blocks form a staircase to a block with a 1-Up. Afterward, a big ? Block has three 1-Ups, and Raccoon or Tanooki Mario can fly up to a little room above with quite a few coins. The exit pipe leads right to where Mario left off, and afterward is the fight with Boom Boom.

 

==={{world|4|airship}}===

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The airship of Iggy Koopa is largely fire-based. Instead of Bill Blasters and other cannons, it is mainly composed of [[Rocket Engine]]s which shoot flames towards the Mario bros. The player has to navigate them safely through the course without getting burned, by timely passing the traps in the instant they become inactive. A ? Block with a [[Fire Flower]] awaits at the end, as well as a gray pipe that leads to the boss battle.

 

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In battle, Iggy Koopa utilizes a similar strategy as [[Larry Koopa]] and [[Morton Koopa Jr.]] by blasting energy rings from his [[Magic Wand]]. He is however a lot more jumpy and will bounce around more than his brothers. After his defeat, he drops the Magical Rod and the King of Big Island is turned back to his previous form.

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==The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3==

'''[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]''': Bowser wants to take over Giant Land, so he transforms [[Roy Koopa|Bully]], Big Mouth, [[Larry Koopa|Cheatsy]] and [[Ludwig von Koopa|Kooky]] into Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas, enabling to storm through Giant Land and capture Prince Hugo the Huge. Mario and his friends show up at Prince Hugo's castle to offer their help, but [[Prince Hugo the Huge's Parrot]] dimisses them due to their small size. Mario and Luigi explore Giant Land to find a [[Super Leaf]], evading an [[Angry Sun]] in the process. As [[Raccoon Mario]] and Raccoon Luigi, the brothers head back to the castle, but are unable to stop the Koopalings. They both lose their Raccoon Power and Luigi gets captured, along with [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], [[Toad]] and Prince Hugo. Mario manages to avoid capture by flying away on Prince Hugo's parrot. He later rescues Prince Hugo and his friends from [[Kastle Koopa]].

'''[[Princess Toadstool for President]]''': Although Giant Land does not appear, Bowser and Cheatsy unleash a pack of hungry [[Huge Paragoomba|Giant Land Paragoomba]]s upon a crop in the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario and Luigi then show up and defeat the Paragoombas.

'''[[Dadzilla]]''': Once [[Madzilla]] is freed from Big Mouth and [[Wendy O. Koopa]], Toad tells him that he'll enjoy living his new life in Giant Land.

'''[[Do the Koopa]]''': When Bowser is using the [[Doom Dancer Music Box]] to make everyone in the Mushroom World dance endlessly, several citizens of Giant Land can be seen dancing around at one point.

Image:Giant Land.gif|<center>An overview of '''Big Island''' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])</center>

Image:Big_Island.jpg|<center>Mario surrounded by various giant enemies in '''Big Island'''</center>

Image:SMB3_Airshipworld4.png|<center>'''Iggy's Airship''' without enemies</center>

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